Food and Travel magazine has appointed the international journalist Renate Ruge as
its new Editor. Having recently returned to the UK from Australia, Renate joins the
inspirational title with immediate effect.

A senior editor and writer with over 15 years of publishing experience in London,
New York and Sydney, Renate's editorial background encompasses an exciting mix
of consumer and customer magazines.

Previously, she was editor of The Sunday Telegraph's Ultimate City Guides and It's On
magazine (News Corp), The Block Magazine (Bauer Media Group), Famous (Pacific
Magazines), Fashion etc. for Westfield, 9TO5 magazine (News Corp), Real You for
JC Penney (Redwood USA/Canada) and M&S International Magazines (Redwood UK).

Renate has also contributed lifestyle features and photography to major glossies and
newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald Traveller, Renegade Collective, Vacations
& Travel, Woman's Day, Qantas The Australian Way, Spa Life, The Sunday Telegraph, Urban
Walkabout guides, Australian Traveller, OUTthere inflight magazine and box magazine.

Commenting on her new role, Renate said: 'I am thrilled to be part of such a gorgeous
title and brand in Food and Travel magazine. I look forward to bringing our sophisticated
readers fresh flavours and more ideas for new gourmet adventures around the world.'

Gregor Rankin, publisher of Food and Travel, added: 'A highly experienced editor who
is both well-travelled and has travelled well – and has a passion for authentic cuisines
– Renate is a great fit for Food and Travel. As our new Editor, I'm confident that she
will take the magazine forward.'

Food and Travel is widely available at Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, WH Smith and quality
news outlets, priced at £3.95. International editions are published in partnership with local
publishers in Germany, Mexico, Turkey and the Middle East (in separate English and Arabic
editions) with launches in further countries taking place later in 2014.

For more information, please contact:

Renate Ruge, Editor, Food and Travel: renate@foodandtravel.com

Gregor Rankin, Publisher, Food and Travel: gregor.rankin@foodandtravel.com