Category: News
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Hospices offering more ‘outstanding’ care than other services
Hospice care across England has the highest percentage of services rated ‘Outstanding’, according to a new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The ‘State of Hospice Services in England, 2014 to 2017’ found that 25% of hospices are rated as Outstanding (51 services), with a further 70% (142 services) being rated as Good. This…
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McCormick’s Flavour Forecast for 2018
McCormick has unveiled its Flavour Forecast for 2018. This annual report is a comprehensive look at the latest ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary ideas driving what’s next in flavour at restaurants, on retail shelves and in home kitchens. “For 2018, look to new eating experiences that invite sharing, are globally inspired and pack a flavourful…
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New report to tackle hospitality skills shortage
Nearly a third (31%) of people don’t think hospitality is a career path you actively choose, according to a new report from Nestlé Professional. The ‘BuzzBites: Talking Talent’ report offers an in-depth look at perceptions of the hospitality sector, as well as advice from industry professionals on how to better attract, upskill and retain talented…
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Judge Chris Basten Announces Country Range Student Chef Challenge Deadline Extension and Criteria Change
With many college tutors and students struggling with heavy workloads in the lead up to Christmas, the Craft Guild of Chef’s Chris Basten has helped ease the pressure for many after announcing that the deadline for the Country Range Student Chef Challenge is to be extended until the 15th December. A change has also been made…
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Demand for soft drinks set to soar this Christmas
New research from Britvic reveals that almost half of consumers (45%) are set to buy more soft drinks at Christmas as figures show that over a fifth (21%) plan to drink less alcohol. With 37% also planning to spend more on soft drinks at Christmas than previous years, increasing to over half (56%) of consumers…
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Deadline Extended for Tilda Chef Competition
Aspiring chefs have until Sunday 10th December to enter the Tilda Chef Team of the Year competition which returns to Salon Culinaire at Hotelympia 2018. Celebrating talented chef pairings, the competition will see ten pairs of chefs battle it out to become Tilda Chef Team of the Year and win an exciting two-day trip to…
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Getting to know the next generation of trends
Matt White, chair of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) and director of catering, hotel and conference services at The University of Reading, discusses the emerging food and drink trends tempting Millennials. “Young people are among the most passionate and discerning foodie demographics. Research shows that Millennials are obsessed with food, spending the most on eating…
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Melting Pot – Feel the Pulse
The UK has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people choosing to follow a vegan diet. There are now over half a million vegans – a rise of 360% in the last 10 years – plus a further three million vegetarians (5.7% of the population). In addition there is a growing number of…
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Viva Las Vegans!
November 1 is World Vegan Day and this year is the 24th anniversary of the annual global event. The public perception of vegans has changed significantly over the years and according to an Ipsos MORI poll commissioned by The Vegan Society in 2016, there are currently more than half a million vegans in the UK,…
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Life is sweet for festive revellers
Dessert trends for Christmas menus Whilst main course menu options for Christmas parties tend to remain pretty constant (the obligatory turkey, beef course, fish option and vegetarian dish), the dessert course offers opportunity to ‘wow’ diners with deliciously different, decadent offerings. Simon Stenning, executive director of MCA Insight, says: “Consumers expect to see the standard…