News

Diner chokes to death on pub lunch

30-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

A customer at a Lincolnshire pub died after he choked on his lunch earlier this year (13 January) a coroner has confirmed.

Pubco’s vegan burger breaches EU proposal to ban name

29-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

A pubco has launched a new vegan burger amid plans to ban titles such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan and vegetarian food products under new EU rules proposed in Brussels.

B&K launches new menu – with a twist

26-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Pub chain Brewhouse & Kitchen has revealed a new menu, including a customisable beer can chicken.

Average food safety and hygiene fine rises by £4,900

25-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

New research by Government agency the Sentencing Council has found the number of fines and prosecutions for food safety and hygiene offences has more than doubled since the introduction of new sentencing guidelines.

How are pubs reducing food waste?

24-Apr-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have been urged to consider how to stop wasting surplus food on Stop Food Waste Day (24 April).

How the likes of Wetherspoon think green when it comes to fish

24-Apr-2019 By Robert Brown

Some 83% of consumers say that seafood should be protected for future generations, according to a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) survey. And the importance of the issue is growing.

Is this the cheapest Sunday lunch in Britain?

17-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

With pub roast dinners in Britain generally costing between £10 and £20 – one pub appears to be bucking the trend after claims it sells the ‘cheapest Sunday lunch in England’.

‘Rat-infested’ kitchen forces pub to shut

16-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

A Southampton pub has closed following an inspection from environmental health officers (EHO) who claimed the kitchen was infested with rats.

£1 roast dinner trial made permanent after ‘huge success’

16-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

A Kent pub serving a roast dinner for just £1 has decided to continue its bargain offer after an amazing response from punters.

Bacon prices on the rise

15-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Bacon prices could be about to soar thanks to increased demand on British stock from China, according to research.

Analysis

Is social media creating unrealistic expectations around food?

15-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

With an unprecedented rise in social media use, TV food shows and a younger generation becoming the heavy hitter of purchasing, are customers expecting too much of the difficult and time-consuming skill of cooking? In this Spotlight, commissioned by The...