Everyone at FoodBev Media and The Plant Base join so many around the world in mourning the loss as well as celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who won the admiration of all generations by setting such an example of service.

She reigned throughout my lifetime and I had the immense privilege of meeting her in 1973 when she came to Bath to recognise 1,000 years since the coronation of England’s first king, King Edgar, in 973.

We lose one of the most constant figures of our lives. Her values will live on.

Richard Hall, chairman of FoodBev Media