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Flexitarianism – what is it?
Flexitarianism – what is it? Allegra Foodservice’s report on Menu and Food Trends highlighted the trend of Flexitarianism,which raises the question, ‘What does that mean?’ Allegra has highlighted growth in plant-based foods for some time, as consumers move through the protein spectrum,from red to white meat and into plant based. Reasons vary from health and…
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Menu & pricing developments from 2014 Winter Menus
Menu & pricing developments from 2014 Winter Menus By Simon Stenning, executive director, Allegra Foodservice Branded operators are now becoming more confident in increasing menu entry prices (cheapest), however they are slowing down the increase of menu exit prices (most expensive). Allegra’s latest research from the Restaurant Brand Portal shows that there have been significant…
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Carers and residents work Tea-geather
A Buckinghamshire care home has scooped a national award for its “Swinging Six-teas” themed tea party.Tickford Abbey care home in Newport Pagnell was named the winner of the Best Ever Tea Party award at a gala awards ceremony. The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) launched its Best Ever Tea Party award, which was supported by…
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Sunday Roast.. still the nation’s favourite pub grub
The Sunday roast, a proud part of Britain’s culinary tradition, is still the number one meal for people dining out in pubs, according to research commissioned by Unilever Food Solutions. Of 1,000 consumers surveyed by OnePoll, just over a quarter (27%) said they choose it above any other dish, and almost half (4 out of 10) said they’d like…
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England’s pubs toast tourism
England’s pubs toast tourism VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has announced a new collaboration with The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) in advance of English Tourism Week. Pubs represent a significant contribution to the visitor economy and as the lead body representing Britain’s brewers and pubs, the BBPA has pledged to encourage its members…
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Free school meals for ALL primary pupils
Free school meals for ALL primary pupils Tower Hamlets Council has launched free school meals for all its primary school pupils, going beyond the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme that started this term and offers free lunches for pupils aged 5-7 years old. At an estimated annual cost of £2.675million, the London borough…
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University of Brighton wins first ‘Michelin’ award
University of Brighton wins first ‘Michelin’ award The University of Brighton is the first higher education institution in the UK to be awarded a new rating for running sustainable restaurants. The University Catering Rating was developed by the University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) and is being run by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) to recognise outstanding…
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New hospital food rules introduced
New hospital food rules introduced Hospitals in England will be expected to provide a higher standard of food under new measures announced by the health secretary. >> The NHS will have mandatory food standards and hospitals will be ranked on food quality as part of a wide-ranging drive to raise standards of hospital food across…
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The seesaw is tipping towards “WOW” foods and away from “WORTHY” foods
The seesaw is tipping towards “WOW” foods and away from “WORTHY” foods >>By Simon Stenning, executive director, Allegra Foodservice Allegra Foodservice’s annual Eating Out in the UK report revealed that the seesaw is tipping towards “wow foods” and away from “worthy foods”, with taste outweighing health for 58% of consumers. The study goes on to…
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What’s Hot? Twelve months of British dining trends
What’s Hot? Twelve months of British dining trends >> Britain’s hottest dining trends from the last 12 months have been unveiled in a new report. The dossier – compiled by Bookatable– names the UK’s favourite culinary destinations, most popular food types and rising stars of international cuisine. Regionally, London, Birmingham and Manchester proved to be…