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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.