Special New Year Treat For Food Fans
One of the world’s leading chefs is coming to Scotland next month to cook a very special dinner. Jason Atherton owns Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social…
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Food and Drink
Report Reveals What UK Consumers Want From Eating Out
Disruptive technology, hostile trading conditions, healthier eating, home deliveries, are just some of the changes affecting restaurants right now – including many established high street…
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Ban On US Chlorinated Chicken And Hormone Enhanced Beef To Continue Post Brexit’
Chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef continue to be banned from UK under any trade deal with the US, the environment secretary has said. Theresa Villiers…
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60% Of Global Consumers Support Low Carbon Diet Says Globaldata
For many consumers, the desire to nurture and protect the environment has motivated the decision to follow a vegan diet. However, the ‘low carbon’ diet…
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Mitchells & Butlers Report 5.6% Festive Sales Boost
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers saw like-for-like sales growth of 5.6% over the three-week Christmas period. The pub group, which includes the Harvester, Toby Carvery…
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Organic Label Under Greater Scrutiny, Which May Bring Environmental Impact Controversies To Light
A recent survey has found that 49% of consumers associate the ‘organic’ label with ‘natural’ food, which has reinforced a ‘better for you’ positioning in…
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Calling All Chefs: Vegan Dish Recipe Competition Launched
Chefs are being challenged to create a new dish to appeal to the growing number of vegan customers eating out, with the launch of the…
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Steelite Launches Second Hotel Chef Competition In Association With FBMA
Steelite International has launched their second Hotel Chef competition, in partnership with the Food and Beverage Managers Association (FBMA). Entries are now open to junior-mid…
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Brexit is On – But There’s Still no Certainty for Food Producers
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s landslide victory in this month’s general election, it is now very likely that his mandate to ‘get Brexit done’ will…
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The Year Ahead: Top Trends for GB’s Eating and Drinking Out Sector
1. MORE RESTAURANT CHURN BUT CONFIDENCE EDGING UP: The CGA/AlixPartners Market Growth Monitor shows there have been 2,423 restaurant closures in the last 12 months,…
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Chefs Need ‘2020 Vision’ on Menu Planning, says Bidfresh
From seaganism to sustainarianism, chefs will have to be ready to embrace an even broader range of customer dietary trends than ever during 2020. Fresh…
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Most Consumers Would Wait Longer for Food and Other Goods Delivered ‘More Sustainably’
A convenience trends survey commissioned by leading International branding and customer experience agency I-AM has revealed that almost three-quarters of consumers (74%) would be happy…
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“Snack Attack!” Bar Snacks are Essential, So Raise the Bar!
When it comes to satisfying customers in pubs and bars, competition is fierce and continues to grow. Therefore, it is crucial for operators to always…
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Brakes And The Matthew Tree Project Serve Christmas Lunch To Those In Need In Knowle, Bristol
National foodservice business, Brakes, teamed up with The Matthew Tree Project to bring some festive cheer to disadvantaged families and individuals in Knowle earlier this…
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Nottingham Pub To Provide 300 Free Christmas Dinners For The Homeless
The owners of a Nottingham pub are to provide up to 300 free Christmas dinners for homeless people. Licensees Angela Jackson and David Bakewell took…
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