Category: Hospitality
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Take the crop-to-cup journey with Tetley Tea Masters
With more than 51 million tea drinkers in the UK, 165 million cups of tea drunk every day, and almost 2000 cups consumed every second[1], we can safely say that tea is a drink that can be enjoyed by anyone. However, consumers need to be satisfied that the tea they purchase out of home will…
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Better portion control could save £450million
According to the latest figures from WRAP, food waste costs the hospitality sector more than £1.5billion a year. However, with plate scrapings accounting for 30% of this waste, Philip Simpson, commercial director at specialist national food recycling organisation ReFood, believes that simple changes, such as better portion control, could save pubs, restaurants, hotels and quick service outlets up to Åí450million per…
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Half of consumers won’t return to a pub that serves poor quality coffee
New research by UCC Coffee UK & Ireland has highlighted a significant opportunity for pubs to increase trade through an improved coffee offer. Half of consumers won’t return to a pub that serves poor quality coffee With consumers rating the quality of coffee as average, the findings reinforce the demand for better coffee in non-specialist outlets. The…
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Foreign visitors are hungrier than ever for ‘local’ dishes, says study
Food tourists from overseas are demanding more local dishes when they visit the UK, a VisitBritain study reveals. Visitors are eating up the flavours and history of uniquely UK plates of food which are on offer in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. We asked some of the UK’s finest chefs to share their top tips…
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Food for Thought – May 2018
Inspirational recipe ideas for late Spring menus A shining example The inventive bods at Sosa have come up with this clever edible wax concept to add a bit of theatre to your bread basket. Add 3g of Wax Concept to 80g extra virgin olive oil and a little truffle oil for added flavour. Pour into your…
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Discover Charcuti® and SunBlush® Ranges
Discover Charcuti® and SunBlush® ranges : a wide range of high quality charcuterie and slow roasted tomatoes to create the perfect sharing board! Charcuti® A traditional & authentic charcuterieThe curing process for salami and cured hams is a very traditional form of food production and preservation. Salt is used to draw out the moisture and…
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Pulling the plug on plastic pollution
Caterers are being urged to ‘do their bit’ in the global battle against plastic pollution. Sir David Attenborough recently called for the world to act on plastic, after witnessing its impacts on marine life during the filming of his latest TV series Blue Planet II. “The growing pressure on companies, particularly in the retail, food…
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News from Country Range – Sharing Boards & Platters
The ongoing popularity of informal dining has seen the trend for sharing platters rocket. The theatre of a board laden with tasty morsels is one which never fails to disappoint. It’s a trend that’s set to stick around – in fact diners actually expect to see sharing options on menus, so it’s important to make…
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From tiny acorns do Great Oak’s grow
At the age of 21, Craig Johnston was the youngest ever winner of MasterChef: The Professionals. The talented sous chef was the eleventh winner to be awarded the coveted title, after taking on 47 other professionals over seven weeks. We caught up with Craig to find out what life is like post-MasterChef… “It’s been crazy…
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Bring American and Mexican favourites to your menu with Lion World Flavours
With big, bold flavours, heat and spice, Mexican and American food is an enduring favourite that keeps customers coming back for more. Now, World Flavours from Lion Sauces makes it quick and easy to bring these must-have cuisines to your menu. Spice things up with Mexican sauces With Lion Mexican sauces, it’s simple to create the…