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Will Christmas pub menus be affected by salmon lice levels?

05-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Publicans should be assured salmon quality and availability are not likely to be affected by a Norwegian sea lice problem, according to suppliers.

Deliveroo reveals new allergen information

25-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Food delivery app Deliveroo has announced plans to build a new menu system that will display dish-by-dish allergen information.

Veggie dishes contain ‘excessive’ amounts of salt

24-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Meat-free meals, including burgers, have been found to have more salt on average than real meat burgers, according to new research.

Plastic found in sea salt samples

23-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

More than 90% of sampled salt brands across the world were found to contain microplastics, according to a new study.

Safety warnings issued following Salmonella outbreak

19-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Government bodies are advising operators on how to avoid a Salmonella outbreak following a particular strain of the bacteria being linked to lamb and mutton.

Pub food dish shrinkage ‘another burden for operators’

17-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Possible plans to limit calories in pizza and pie dishes would be an additional burden for the hospitality trade, according to an industry body.

Operator lets rip at two-star food review

12-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

An award-winning north London pub received a two-star Google review because its food tasted like it ‘had been stored in the fridge’.

40% of hospitality workers feel guilty about working over Christmas

12-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

More than one third (40%) of those working in pubs, restaurants and hotels admitted to feeling guilty about not spending the festive period with their families, according to new research.

Have you got what it takes: Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2019 launches

12-Oct-2018 By Top 50 Gastropubs

Join us in celebrating 10 years of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs by entering the special awards now and shouting about the work you put into making your pub one of the best.

GBPA winner debuts on The One Show

11-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub of the Year licensee Heath Ball appeared on BBC’s The One Show last night (10 October), discussing the trials and tribulations of review site TripAdvisor.

The Chefs’ Choice Awards are back for 2019

08-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Back by popular demand for a third year, the Chefs’ Choice Awards are returning to set the ingredients kitchen that staff treasure apart from the rest.

Brexit food fears are founded

08-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Fears over food shortages following a ‘no deal’ Brexit could be warranted, with warnings of a potential disaster, according to a group of major suppliers.

Meat prices fall but bread and cereals rise following hot summer

04-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Overall inflation in the foodservice sector dropped in August 2018, due to a fall in meat and poultry prices when compared to the same period in 2017, according to new figures.

Pubs awarded Michelin stars in 2019 guide

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s Michelin Guide has been revealed and four pubs have received the prestigious accolade of a Michelin star at a live event in London.

Diner finds ‘disgusting maggot’ in Toby Carvery meal

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has apologised after a guest at an Essex pub found what she thought was a maggot in her meal.

Tipping legislation ‘an unnecessary burden’ on hospitality

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has warned that any new statutory legislation regarding tipping is an unnecessary burden.

6 pubs awarded Bib Gourmands by Michelin

28-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Michelin's latest Bib Gourmand awards list includes six new pub additions, alongside 22 that have retained the accolade.

Pubs taste success in AA Hospitality Awards

26-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The AA announced its top three British pubs at its 21st annual Hospitality Awards in London’s Grosvenor House this week (Monday 24 September).

Marston’s wins PETA award for vegan menu

25-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub group Marston’s has been awarded the Best Vegan Menu award from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Marston’s rejects claims a veggie was served beef burger

20-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Marston’s has denied claims that a vegetarian customer was served a beef burger at one of its pubs.

JDW pub forced to close following possible norovirus outbreak

19-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has closed the doors on one of its sites following its employees reporting symptoms “consistent with norovirus”.

Rare steak off the menu for most Brits

19-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits are munching their way through an average of 312 meaty meals a year, with 85% of meat eaters consuming animal protein at least once a day, a new survey has claimed.

Ingredients prices and a staff shortage are trade’s biggest concerns over Brexit

19-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Nine out of 10 operators who took part in a CGA and Fourth survey stated that the Brexit vote has already had a negative effect, with most citing an increase in the cost of ingredients and a decrease in the availability of staff.

What do Michelin inspectors look out for in pubs?

17-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the criteria the prestigious Michelin Guide restaurant inspectors look at when deciding which venues to include in the guide.

Young Brits with food allergies 'fear' eating out

14-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A significant number of young people aged between 16 and 24 and suffering from food allergies or intolerances fear eating out in pubs and restaurants, shocking new research has claimed.

Government’s big consultation on calorie labelling launched

14-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The Government has launched a massive public consultation on calorie labelling for out-of-home food and drink, which could deliver the ultimatum on mandatory calorie labelling on pub food and drink.

Did you know this about mushrooms?

12-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Did you know edible mushrooms are worth £32bn globally and that 2,000 new species of fungi are discovered each year? As well as being valuable to the economy, fungi are vital to almost all parts of modern day life.

First TripAdvisor ‘fake review’ convict given nine months in jail

12-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A TripAdvisor fraudster, whose Italian company PromoSalento gave fake online reviews for cash, has been jailed for nine months in one of the first legal cases of its kind.

JDW apologises after serving meat to a vegan

11-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has apologised after a vegan diner claimed she was served beef instead of the five-bean chilli she ordered.

Food delivery to homes has not discouraged diners from eating out

10-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

While food delivery to homes has risen from 31% to 36% over the past six months, this has not had a negative impact on people visiting pubs and restaurants to eat, according to a new study.

Just one pub among best UK’s best restaurants

06-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, was named as one of the best restaurants in the UK in the latest edition of The Good Food Guide.

Venues urged to 'ditch the fancy food' by new Good Pub Guide

06-Sep-2018 By James Beeson

Britain’s pubs are being told to “ditch the fancy food” and stick to “good, honest pub grub” by the latest issue of The Good Pub Guide.

Calorie labelling would incur ‘serious additional costs’ for businesses

05-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The introduction of “inflexible” mandatory calorie labelling could create a serious burden for hospitality business, according to a trade body.

How much time should you give diners to eat a meal?

31-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Getting the balance right between allowing diners enough time to eat and ensuring tables are turned over efficiently is tricky. Recent research from YouGov, however, shines a light on the correct direction.

Extreme weather to cause 5% rise in food prices

28-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

Prices of meat, vegetable and dairy products are set to rise by “at least” 5% in the coming months due to extreme weather in the UK this year, according to new research.

Hungry Horse unveils vegan dishes

23-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King brand Hungry Horse has launched a vegan range on its new menu at more than 280 of its pubs across the country.

More than half of Brits prefer eating at independent venues

21-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Some 53% around the country prefer to eat out at independent establishments in order to support local businesses, according to a new survey.

JDW chief refutes claims 'no-deal' Brexit would push up food prices

21-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) boss Tim Martin has written a response to claims in national media that a ‘no-deal' Brexit would increase food prices.

Bidfood adds vegan options as it unveils 2018 Christmas range

16-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

Foodservice company Bidfood has released details of its 2018 Christmas range, which has been designed with operators in mind.

35 pubs named ‘best places for a roast’

13-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic foodie and MasterChef star Tom Parker Bowles revealed his top 50 places for a Sunday roast, including 35 pubs.

Afternoon tea served in a Yorkshire pudding added to pub menu

13-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A Yorkshire pub is serving afternoon tea in Yorkshire puddings to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week (Monday 13 to Sunday 19 August).

Boozing gives people the ‘drunchies’ and here’s why

09-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Heavy drinking sessions down the pub naturally cause junk food cravings as blood sugar levels plummet, changing blood flow and causing the ‘drunchies’.

How can pubs tap into the snacking market?

09-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Customers who snack fall into seven categories, including impulsive buys, healthy options and planned purchases, according to a new report.

Why you shouldn’t lie about your food-hygiene rating

09-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A restaurant owner has been banned from running companies for five years after he falsely advertised a five-star food-hygiene rating in a local publication, highlighting why operators should be truthful about their score.

Food jobs will be cut to ‘absorb costs’

08-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Catering firms are preparing to cut jobs to absorb increasing costs, while a significant proportion of operators claim they do not plan to hire new staff this year.

Heatwave could mean vegetable shortage

07-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A difficult harvest caused by recent hot weather means buyers may struggle to buy certain produce, a leading procurement experts has warned.

Cheap and classic – what consumers want from pub food

06-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits place the price of a dish above all else when eating in the casual-dining sector, while the size of a portion and whether it is cheaper than dining at home also rank highly, new research claims.