Category: News
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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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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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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…
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Advice from the Experts: the more you know the more you can grow
By Sarah Willingham, restaurant investor and former Dragons’ Den star In the current climate where large high street restaurant chains are closing down or reporting difficulties, there’s never been a more important time to ensure that small, independent restaurants are given an opportunity to thrive. Recently released research from Just Eat found that if we can help independent restaurants and takeaways increase their…
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Get Christmas wrapped up!
Deck the halls! New research by Christmas Tree World has revealed that Christmas is an opportunity for venues to maximise on sales, with 59% of those surveyed admitting they would spend more money if the venue had impressive Christmas decorations and displays – £21 more on average per head to be exact. The top five things that consumers consider to be an important part of the experience: The research also…
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Food for Thought – Inspirational recipe ideas for September menus
Quirky cuisine Head chef at Durham’s Seaham Hall, Damian Broom, has creative an innovative and quirky menu at the hotel’s new restaurant, The Dining Room, with delights like this Whitby crab, monksbeard, lemon, yoghurt, cep. Feast on figs Make the most of in-season figs with this fabulous Higo con Sobrasada at Brindisi in Shoreditch. For the full recipe visit www.stiritupmagazine.co.uk/recipes. Food belly Cracked pork belly, Metaxa and date…
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Eat the season: Figs
By George McIvor, chairman of The Master Chefs of Great Britain The Master Chefs of Great Britain was formed in 1980 to provide a forum for the exchange of culinary ideas and to further the profession through training and the guidance of young chefs. In addition, the association seeks to promote all that is best about British cuisine and produce. For more information on the association and the…
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Food & Industry News – September 2018
Chefs for Change Three of the world’s best chefs – Joan Roca, Eneko Atxa and Gaggan Anand – have joined forces with Nicolas Mounard, chief executive of international NGO Farm Africa, to launch Chefs for Change. The movement aims to bridge the gap between two very different worlds: high-end cuisine and international development. Joan Roca, chef at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona in…
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Category Focus – Hands up! Grabbing the attention of the on-the-go consumer
The UK food to go market is worth over £20billion in the UK – and showing no signs of slowing down. Subway and Costa are enjoying growth of 25% and 27% respectively, and independent operators account for £3billion of the marketplace. According to MCA’s Food to Go Market Report 2018, it’s expected to be the most influential…