Category: News
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Food for Thought – March 2018
Easter double chocolate trifle This chocolatey dessert from Kerrymaid is all the best bits of Easter. Tartness from orange and apricots blended with smooth milk and dark chocolate is what really makes this treat a true indulgence www.kerrymaid.com. A healthy start It’s National School Breakfast Week from March 5-9 and what better time to think about the benefits…
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Hotel group ‘pupgrades’ its service as hipster dog craze sweeps the capital
London’s latest obsession for ‘social petworking’, is leading to a rising number of small dogs accompanying their owners on business trips. In response, a pioneering hotel chain is allowing guests to bring their pets. For an additional £10 per night, dog owners can book their dogs in for a stay at all of easyHotel’s venues.…
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Explore the biggest opportunities in the tea industry
Tetley has launched ‘The Tea Report 2018’ – uncovering the complete landscape of the out of home tea market for 2018 and beyond. Working in collaboration with CGA, data experts in the out of home food and drink market, the second installment of the Tea Report was created on the back of Tetley dedicated surveys.…
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Britvic unveils “sensational” new website
Britvic has announced the launch of its new trade website, www.sensationaldrinks.com, to help foodservice and leisure operators prepare for the arrival of the soft drinks levy on April 6 and provide a host of tools to help them maximise their soft drinks sales. Initially, the online platform will offer support and advice, including useful tools such…
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Tilda Together returns for third year
Back and bigger than ever, Tilda Together returns in 2018 with the chance for schools to win £500 cash, a Tilda Together Day as well as a vegetable garden designed by horticulturalist, Frances Tophill (pictured). The competition, which focuses on the role nutrition can play on healthy bodies and healthy minds, is this year centring…
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New Year New Look for Radnor Hills
Radnor Hills have re-designed their adult premium soft drinks range Heartsease Farm with new labels and sugar reduced recipes!Radnor Hills are celebrating the New Year with a re-launch of their popular Heartsease Farm Premium Pressé range. The new reduced-sugar recipes launched in January 2018 designed to meet the needs of the health conscious consumers looking…
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Final call for TUCO’s 25th annual skills competitions
The closing date for entries for The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) 25th annual competitions is looming. TUCO’s annual event sees more than 150 entrants from universities across the UK compete against each other in a wide range of competitions and activities. It takes place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th March 2018 at the University of…
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Latte levy’: Coffee drinkers want to go green, but price is a barrier
As the Government aims to eliminate avoidable waste with the announcement of its 25-Year Environmental Plan, Mintel research reveals that Britain’s coffee shop drinkers are happy to do their bit for the environment, but not at any cost. While Brits love their coffee, they also love the environment. Mintel research finds as many as 40%…
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McCain Foodservice releases official ‘What’s Hot’ report
McCain Foodservice’s launched the What’s Hot report to help operators stand out in an ultra-competitive market where identifying opportunities and staying ahead of trends can make the difference between success and failure. Jo Simmons, McCain Foods senior brand manager, explains: “As new trends come and go, changes to what consumers eat, where they eat, and…
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Four in 10 Brits say they’re uncomfortable sending food back if there is a problem with it
New research from YouGov Omnibus reveals how reluctant many Brits are to complain about problems with their dining experience. The results uncover that as many as four in 10 Brits (39%) say they would feel uncomfortable sending food back if there was a problem with it (including 10% who would feel very uncomfortable). Nevertheless, the…