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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.