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Sad farewell to chef who truly inspired me

Michelin-starred chef, Will Holland, writes a moving tribute to recently deceased chef legend, Charlie Trotter. Read more from Express and Star  

Tesco accused of carrying rubbish in food trucks to cut costs

Tesco is using its food delivery lorries to pick up rubbish from stores in an attempt to cut costs. Read more from The Guardian  

Where to buy the best Christmas food

From smoked salmon to mince pies, here are a few of Observer Food Monthly's favourite suppliers Read more from The Guardian    
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Editor 18th November 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press