Category: News
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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…
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British parents urge restaurant industry to revamp children’s menus
>> New research reveals Brits are fed up with traditional children’s menus and are demanding more food options for their kids. A poll by restaurant booking platform, Bookatable.co.uk, found that 78% of British parents believe there are a lack of food options offered to their children at restaurants, with the same unhealthy options like chicken nuggets…
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Tetley is calling on 500 British businesses to help ‘Bring Back The Tea Break’
>> British workers are risking their wellbeing by failing to take proper tea breaks, according to new research. Two thirds of the UK workforce are potentially damaging their productivity levels as only a third of people manage to take a proper tea break. A study of 2,000 British workers, commissioned by Tetley, examined the nation’s…
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LACA launch Professional Standards for the School Food workforce
New standards governing the school food workforce have been unveiled by LACA (the Lead Association for Catering in Education) There are over 80,000 people working in school food – making it a bigger workforce than the Royal Navy – and between them they feed 4.6 million children a day. One of the actions of the…
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Education Catering: Filling young tummies + minds with inspirational ideas
Good nutrition is an essential component of a child’s development. Scientific research has proven that a good diet helps children behave better in the classroom and improves attainment. In addition, if good eating habits are established in the early years, they are generally carried through into adult life. Education caterers bear a huge responsibility and…
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Boost your business by buttering up award-winning chef Phil Howard
Chefs across the UK are being given a unique opportunity to have Phil Howard work in their kitchen for a day, thanks to a new competition by Unilever Food Solutions. The new ‘Butter me up’ campaign is designed to get chefs to try and experiment with the company’s new product Meadowland Professional 250g. The interactive online competition…
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Dan Doherty’s Pepper Partnership
Santa Maria Foodservice has joined forces with renowned chef Dan Doherty to improve chefs’ knowledge and understanding of Tellicherry black pepper as an essential ingredient in the kitchen. Dan, executive chef at London’s award-winning Duck and Waffle restaurant, will launch a series of recipes to inspire chefs to experiment with Tellicherry black pepper and discover…
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Pub and restaurant caterers can profit from knowledge and creativity
According to MC Allegra Foodservice, the forecast turnover for restaurants is £20.6billion by 2017, and £12billion for pubs and bars. To ensure your slice of this lucrative market it’s essential to get your offering right and keep up-to-date with trends and technologies. Here, Stir it up gives the lowdown on the latest research and products…
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Santa Maria research identifies how age affects our taste in food
>> A new food report has been unveiled which identifies how age affects people’s taste in food. The Age Cohort Report – published by Santa Maria Foodservice – is the first of its kind to establish the eating habits and tastes of four generations. The research, which was conducted by Allegra Foodservice, provides insight into…