Category: News
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Melting Pot – Stepping up to the plate
Catering for allergies An estimated 2million people in the UK and 3% of the adult population in Ireland are living with a diagnosed food allergy (excluding lactose intolerance). Unfortunately for those suffering with an allergy or intolerance, there isn’t a cure, however they be managed by observing a strict avoidance diet. When eating out, whether…
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Natasha’s Law: Food Allergies Unwrapped
Jacqui McPeake, Director & Founder JACS Ltd & Senior Allergen Adviser for the Allergen Accreditation Scheme The EU FIC (Food information for Consumers) Allergens Law 2014 produced a list of the “Top14” ingredients that cause 90% of reactions in the EU. The Law states that if a customer asks about the Allergen content of a…
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Tackling Child Poverty
Tom Kerridge, Michelin starred chef and Marcus Rashford MBE, professional footballer at Manchester United, have joined forces to launch a new programme “Full Time: Get Cooking with Marcus and Tom” which aims to ease child poverty in conjunction with the government’s April 2021 Healthy Start voucher scheme. The programme is in partnership with Rashford’s Child Poverty Taskforce…
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THE SPRINGBOARD CHARITY & SPRINGBOARD UK LTD
Win a night in a top hotel and help futureproof hospitality – all for a tenner The Springboard Charity is offering the opportunity to win a luxury night in some of the UK’s best hotels and help futureproof hospitality – all for a tenner, thanks to its Summer Raffle. Among the top-notch prizes are:…
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NESTLÉ COFFEE PARTNERS TEAMS UP WITH KEY EXPERTS
Nestlé Coffee Partners has teamed up with top experts to help workplaces nurture productivity, as employees return to the office. The collaboration, with insight from specialists Humanyze and workplace design experts Brainybirdz, sees the release of ‘Thinking Smart About Productivity’. The dynamic report uses in-depth scientific research and insights to show the science behind productivity,…
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Setting Up for a Summer of Staycationers
As we work our way through the roadmap to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are keen to get out and about, booking holidays and short breaks across the UK and Ireland. Following the announcement of hotels and accommodation reopening, bookings have been coming in thick and fast, but how are operators coping with balancing…
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BIRD’S LAUNCH NEW CUSTARD POWDER
Premier Foodservice is expanding its much-loved and popular Bird’s range with the launch of two new flavoured custard powders – Strawberry and Chocolate. A staple in catering cupboards for decades, the brand is embarking on its first foray into flavoured custards to support caterers in providing nostalgic and traditional options which are in high demand.…
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My Signature Dish – Ben Tish
Raised in Skegness, Lincolnshire, Ben only had one thing on his mind following the completion of his a-levels, to leave and head to London. After a spell working for Jason Atherton in Skegness, Ben took the leap and headed to the capital, first working for The Ritz before joining Coast, where he linked up again…
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Fin to Gill – Masterclass with Josh Niland
After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age of eight and then beating it, Sydney-based chef Josh Niland gained a different outlook on the importance of food and life with a realisation from an early age that nothing should be taken for granted or wasted. On becoming a chef and seeing…
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Shaping Up
Shaping Up: Tapping into the health-conscious consumer Superfoods were the superheroes of the early 2000’s and since then the health food market has exploded, exposing consumers to juice bars, the introduction of protein snacks in cafés and thegrowth of healthy fast-food retailers such as Leon. Recent KAM Media research indicates that consumers are now looking…