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Food & Industry News
Tilda Together winner reaps gardening reward A primary school in Sutton has won Tilda Together 2018 and scooped a £500 cash prize, as well as a vegetable garden designed by horticulturalist and presenter of ITV’s Love Your Garden, Frances Tophill. Foresters Primary School in Wallington won the annual competition after catering manager Terri Phillimore entered.…
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Special feature: The Dairy Dilemma
With the rising number of vegans combined with people identifying as lactose intolerant, we’ve seen the dawn of a new era when it comes to milk. Dairy consumption is declining as more and more people are shunning cow’s milk and opting for dairy free alternatives – with a vast array of products flooding into the…
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Keeping the wheels turning
Care catering campaigners are shining a spotlight on delivered meals services to highlight the important role it plays in vulnerable people’s lives. The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is committed to protecting ‘Meals on Wheels’, and will be championing the service during a special week next month. Meals on Wheels Week will run from…
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Signature Dish: Jay Rayner
When it comes to food writing, Jay Rayner is king. The award-winning restaurant critic for The Observer and regular judge on MasterChef is both feared and respected amongst chefs. His well-crafted and brutally honest reviews can make or break a restaurant, but does he display the same prowess in his own kitchen? “I’m good enough…
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Filtering through the facts
In celebration of International Coffee Day today (October 1st), Mintel has compiled 10 tantalising coffee facts guaranteed to quench the thirst of the nation’s coffee lovers. Anita Winter, Mintel research analyst, said: “Brits have become a country of coffee drinkers. While instant coffee is the nation’s most favoured variety, the popularity of artisan coffee shops has helped…
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Settlement help for EU nationals
UKHospitality has welcomed the launch of a Home Office toolkit providing practical advice on how EU citizens can apply for settled status. The Government has stated that EU citizens, who are already resident in the UK or move here before 1st January 2021, have the right to remain and work in the UK. By 30…
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Apprentice secures industry first
An apprentice supported by HIT Training has become the first in the country to complete the new Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship and has passed with flying colours, achieving a Distinction. Caitlin Wooldridge, a trainee bar manager at Stanton Lakes near Leicester, completed the Level 3 standard, specialising in food and beverage. Through the programme, she gained…
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Shortlist announced: Bisto Care Chef of the Year, in association with the Country Range Group
Following Premier Foodservices recent launch of a new category partnership with the Country Range Group, the five finalists of the Bisto Care Chef of the Year competition have been revealed. As part of its ongoing commitment in supporting the healthcare channel, Premier Foods, has teamed its nation’s favourite gravy brand, Bisto, with well-known wholesale group,…
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Catering for older vegetarians
A charity is urging care caterers to register their dedication to looking after the needs of older vegetarians and vegans. Vegetarian for Life (VfL) offers free membership to their UK List for care homes who accept their guidelines on vegetarian provision. The List is widely distributed throughout the UK and used by families and carers when choosing care homes for their relatives. Vegans and vegetarians can sometimes face challenges as…
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Melting Pot: Class Act – Clever catering for school cooks
It’s the start of the new academic year and the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary wares to a new batch of pupils. School caterers face a big challenge in offering healthy but appealing meals on a budget, but it’s definitely not mission impossible. Here, several school cooks and industry experts offer a master class in great school lunches, which will…