“Foodborne” Illnesses Top 2.4 Million Per Year Says FSA
A scientific review by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) estimating that around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness occur every year in the UK has…
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Food and Drink
Junior Chefs Win a Silver Medal for Wales at Culinary Olympics
Chefs from the Culinary Association of Wales have launched their bid for glory at the prestigious IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany by winning a silver…
Read more...Solo Eating-Out Grew Twice As Fast As All Other Visits In 2019
Nearly 40% of Britain’s foodservice visits each year are from solo eaters Tonight (February 14), Britain’s foodservice establishments will be crowded with couples celebrating Valentine’s…
Read more...TripAdvisor Launches “Review Hub” To Help Restaurants Easily Manage Their Online Reviews
In its continued quest to help restaurants better manage their business and take control of their reputation online, Tripadvisor® has launched Review Hub, a new…
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Public Health England Engages With Food Industry On Salt Reduction Targets
Public Health England (PHE) has announced the next stage of engagement is set to begin with the food industry and health charities on voluntary salt…
Read more...Roast-Code Lottery Revealed: The Cities Paying 125% More For A Sunday Roast
Diners in certain parts of the country are paying up to 125% more for a Sunday roast, according to new research into the cost of…
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Diners Appetite For Feedback Opportunities Increases
Research from mystery guest review specialists HGEM has revealed that while online reviews remain a valuable tool for operators with 87% of consumers making diner…
Read more...Valentine’s Day: Tipping Habits Revealed For Brits Going On Dates
Love is set to tip the scales in hospitality workers’ favour this Valentine’s Day, as research reveals the secrets of how we tip more when…
Read more...Leisure Spending Grows By 6.8% In January As Brits Fill Up On Food
Consumer spending grew 3.9 per cent year-on-year in January, marking a distinct uplift from the low levels of growth seen in 2019. Consumers are feeling…
Read more...Operators and suppliers can use recommendations, tastings, menus and other tools to help consumers improve their knowledge of wine and rejuvenate
A recent KPMG survey found that two thirds of adults in the UK enjoy ordering takeaways, doing so on average once a week. In terms…
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European Parliament To Consider Sustainability Charge On Meat
New report calls for fair meat prices to reflect its environmental impact The European Parliament will next week be presented with a plan to increase…
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£7.473 Billion Reasons Wales’ Food And Drink Industry Must Continue To Thrive Post-Brexit
As Wales and the UK leaves the EU this week, the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has insisted Wales’ thriving food…
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Sustainability Key To Hospitality’s Prosperity As Consumers Demand Further Action
The sixth issue of Future Shock, produced by CGA in association with UKHospitality, includes data from a major survey of environmental and ethical issues across restaurants, pubs, bars and…
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Food And Drink Supply Chain Outlines Recommendations For Government’s Future UK Trade Policy
Organisations from across the UK food and drink supply chain have today launched a new policy paper outlining common themes the Government should use to…
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Handmade Burger Co Restaurants To Close With Loss Of 283 Jobs
Handmade Burger Co has collapsed into administration with the immediate loss of 283 jobs. The casual dining chain has closed its restaurants across the UK…
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