Category: News
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Shining a Spotlight on Gluten-Free
Caterers are facing growing demand to provide gluten-free dishes on their menus but many remain confused about what is considered ‘safe’ or legal. Others have good awareness of what is required – but need more inspiration for gluten-free dishes. In response, Country Range Group and Unilever Food Solutions hosted a gluten-free workshop for customers. At the…
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Shining a Spotlight on Gluten-Free
Caterers are facing growing demand to provide gluten-free dishes on their menus but many remain confused about what is considered ‘safe’ or legal. Others have good awareness of what is required – but need more inspiration for gluten-free dishes. In response, Country Range Group and Unilever Food Solutions hosted a gluten-free workshop for customers. At the…
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Melting Pot: Melt-in-the-mouth cheesy ideas
Cheese is a staple of our diet and a key ingredient in the nation’s favourite comfort foods, but with so many varieties now available, its versatility demands so much more than cheese sandwiches or cheese on toast. Here, five cheese-loving experts share their “grate” ideas… Lisa Osman, professional chef, All Hallows Cookery School, Dorset Lisa…
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Larry and Danny scoop top Craft Guild of Chefs accolades
Two talented chefs are celebrating after winning prestigious national titles. Larry Jayasekara, sous chef at Gordon Ramsay Holdings, has been named the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year 2016, while Danny Hoang collected the Young National Chef of the Year prize. The competition is the largest chef event in the UK and…
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Hospitality Action celebrates first ever Lunch Box Day
Industry charity Hospitality Action is calling on all hospitality employers to take part in their first ever Lunch Box Day. This brand new fundraising initiative – taking place on October 23 – asks all companies that provide lunch for its employees to encourage their staff to bring a packed lunch to work on this dedicated…
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Mintel says the glass is half full for the pub market
Pub Visiting Report makes optimistic reading… Despite a further shrinkage in pub numbers, the pub market’s recovery continued in 2014, according to Mintel. Its recent “Pub Visiting” report revealed total turnover was up by 2.7% to £22.6 billion and growth is expected to continue to £24 billion by 2019. Food-led pubs are expected to continue…
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Analysis finds poor standards of nutrition and dignity in hospital catering
New in-depth analysis has revealed that poor or inconsistent standards of dignity and nutrition for older people are widespread in English hospitals. The report by the London School of Economics (LSE) concludes that the ‘vast majority’ of English NHS acute hospital trusts are affected. Research by Dr Polly Vizard and Dr Tania Burchardt of the…
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Amanda Barrett wins Big School Bake Off
Amanda Barrett, catering manager at Bodmin College, has been crowned Big School Bake Off winner 2015. The bakers were asked to prove their skill with pastry, seeing Amanda take the top spot with her take on a Strawberry Crème Patisserie. TV Bake Off winner Jo Wheatley headed up the team of judges, which also included…
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Two thirds of consumers judge a restaurant on the quality of its coffee
New research has revealed that two thirds of consumers judge the quality of a restaurant, pub or hotel based on the quality of its coffee. The survey of over 1,000 consumers by UCC Coffee UK & Ireland, also found that 77% of diners say a good coffee makes the difference between a mediocre and an…
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Callebaut Tell Caterers To Go Beyond Dessert to Drive Sales
Almost two-thirds of people are now eating outside of traditional meal times, claims new research commissioned by chocolate makers Callebaut. With consumer eating habits changing, caterers are being urged to reposition their sweet offering to go beyond traditional dessert and tap into the booming all day dining market. The new poll shows that the traditional…