Promotions Of Unhealthy Foods Restricted From October 2022
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from October 2022, the government has confirmed today [Wednesday 21st July 2021].
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National Food Strategy Much Needed And Long Overdue, Says CIEH
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the publication of the new National Food Strategy calling for reform to the food system to protect the NHS
Read more...National Food Strategy Proposes Sugar And Salt Tax To “Level Playing Field”
The government is being urged to introduce a £3bn sugar and salt tax as part of a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to break Britain’s dependence on junk food, cut meat consumption by nearly
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July 19 ‘Freedom Day’ to Go Ahead in England Government Confirms
Almost all Covid-19 lockdown restrictions will be lifted in England on July 19 health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed this afternoon. Social distancing and legal limits…
Read more...Pubs And Restaurants Continue To Gain Channel Share, Driving Average Spend Up
According to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence Eating & Drinking Out Panel, consumer participation in the eating out market grew by +2ppts in 4 w/e 13 June 2021 (vs. 4 w/e 16 May 2021)
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Brits On £2.8bn Semi-Final Spending Spree
Over half of Brits are expected to spend money during today’s Euros semi final, according to new research from Trustly, a leading global Open Banking Payments company. The big match is expected to generate
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The Clink Charity Appoints Cyrus Todiwala As Group Chef Ambassador
Celebrity chef and restauranteur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL has been appointed group chef ambassador of The Clink Charity where he will follow in the footsteps of Albert Roux who previously held the post.
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Bidfood Reveals The Hottest Trends Set To Dominate The Rest Of 2021
With the food and drink landscape having changed dramatically foodservice provider Bidfood has updated its food and drinks trends for 2021 in line with the shift in consumer behaviour as the UK
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Suffolk Publicans Open Community Café For Local Residents Following Successful Takeaway Launch
Publicans Chris Nilsson and Beverley Cooper have opened a new community café at the White Horse in Corton, Suffolk, to support local residents.
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Greene King To Support Young People With Learning Difficulties Into Employment
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, has partnered with Landmarks Specialist College to provide 16-24 year olds with learning difficulties and disabilities the opportunity
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Restaurants Awards In Manchester And Edinburgh Open For Nominations
Mohamed Najib Ali of the Maya Bar & Restaurant in Atherstone in the Midlands, has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Asian & Oriental Chef Awards in London.
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BBC Calling Public Sector Chefs To Audition For New Cooking Series
A brand new BBC Studios Cooking Contest is looking for chefs and cooks that want to work with some ‘respected names’ in the industry for a chance to win an amazing prize.
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UKHospitality Urges Government To Delay Mandatory Calorie Labelling On Menus
UKHospitality is urging the Government to delay plans for mandatory calorie labelling on menus in the out of home sector, saying that the additional cost threatens to derail hospitality
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How Food Businesses Can Uphold World Food Safety Day Every Day
As awareness of food safety is intensified for World Food Safety Day, Kate Thompson, Director Wales, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), reminds all food businesses
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Today Is National Fish & Chips Day
Today, Friday, June 4 marks the sixth National Fish and Chip Day in the United Kingdom.
The holiday was first organised by The National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association (NEODA) and, according to their website
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