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Josh Barrie is a food and drink writer for The Standard. He covers a wide range of topics within the food industry, including beverage production, restaurant innovation, and food safety, with a particular focus on hospitality and leisure. Josh's work has been featured in notable publications such as Eater, The Spectator, and The Independent.











