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'Deadly' frozen sweetcorn could be cause of listeriosis outbreak

05-Jul-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Warnings to cook frozen vegetables thoroughly have been issued after tests found frozen sweetcorn was responsible for listeriosis cases across the Continent.

Chicken industry turmoil could lead to poultry shortage

05-Jul-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Poultry could be pulled off pub menus as global supply chains face significant problems, caused by trade restrictions and safeguard measures on major producing countries such as Brazil.

Town pub hit with zero food-hygiene rating

04-Jul-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A Scunthorpe pub has been awarded the lowest food hygiene rating, following a recent inspection.

Pubs should share food hygiene information with councils, says FSA

02-Jul-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Food businesses, including pubs, should share their hygiene and standards data with local authorities, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) chairman Heather Hancock has said.

Wet-led pubs ‘are no longer viable’ claims book author

28-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Drink-focused venues are “not viable” and operators should expand their food offer, according to a professor and author.

Woman chokes to death at Beefeater pub

28-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to a Beefeater pub after they received reports of a woman choking earlier this week (26 June).

Which? report highlights 'worst food hygiene' areas in the UK

26-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The worst scoring areas in the UK for food hygiene in businesses including pubs are Birmingham and Hydnburn, in Lancashire, according to analysis of data from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

More needs to be done to reduce allergen contamination

26-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The hospitality and foodservice industry is calling for more to be done to mitigate allergen contamination in the supply chain in the face of a global ‘allergy epidemic’.

CO2 crisis has potential to drive a switch to frozen food

25-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The CO2 shortage gripping the UK food and drinks industry is predicted to lead to shortages of beer, fizzy drinks and chilled foods such as raw and cooked meats, and poultry, according to data experts.

Pub kitchens hit as CO2 shortage affects chicken production

21-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Food is now being impacted by the carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage, with poultry experts warning that supplies of chicken run out.

Fuller's: We have a formula to get famous for food

21-Jun-2018 By Tom Lee, FoodSpark

Fuller's director of food Paul Dickinson explains his long-term plans for the pub group’s food offering, how he hopes to improve working conditions for chefs and why he absolutely hates an inverted scotch egg.

Gastropubs ‘not killing off pub culture’

15-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Gastropubs are providing a boost to society and pub culture, rather than gentrifying a historic British tradition, an author has claimed in her new book.

MEATliquor takes over Brighton Walkabout for World Cup

15-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

MEATliquor, the Scott Collins-led group, has taken over the kitchen of the Walkabout in Brighton for the duration of the World Cup.

TripAdvisor ‘influential’ when diners are choosing where to eat

15-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A new survey has found that TripAdvisor is the most influential online dining resource in comparison to Yelp, Google and Facebook.

7 themed pubs with worldwide inspiration

14-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

While the history of pubs traditionally started in England, some venues have branched into different cuisines to give their sites a twist on the classic boozer.