Category: Hospitality
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Hospital caterers find common ground
Hospital caterers find common ground Hospital caterers are being urged to find “common ground” with their service users and grow their own food. Scott Buckler, director of The Common Ground, explains… Tell us about The Common Ground The Common Ground Initiative was established by Elizabeth Harrison from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. It is a…
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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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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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How to make the most of your roast
How to make the most of your roast Unilever Food Solutions’ pub expert Chris Barber shares his top tips on making the perfect roast. >> A roast dinner is one of Britain’s favourite dishes, and should always be a popular menu item. While the classic formula of meat, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy…
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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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Britain’s menus reflect changing nature of eating out
Britain’s menus reflect changing nature of eating out Eating out operators are continuing to adapt to the changing demands of consumers with menus featuring more hand-held, easy-to-eat foods as Britons plump for casual dining over formal occasions. The latest research, undertaken by foodservice consultancy Horizons, shows while burgers are still the nation’s number one main…
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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…