FSA reverses statement over Whitbread burgers
11-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reversed its statement that a burger served through Whitbread pubs contained horse DNA above the 1% threshold.
22-Mar-2013 By Lesley Foottit
Early findings of research into the Food Hygiene Rating System (FHRS) have revealed that operator understanding and consumer awareness are low.
25-Feb-2013
JD Wetherspoon, the managed pub operator, has issued a statement confirming that tests have shown no traces of horse DNA in its meals.
15-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod
A food standards expert has warned that businesses risk prosecution if they don’t have proper systems in place to trace the source of the meat they sell or serve to the public.
04-Jan-2013 By Lesley Foottit
A tabloid hygiene investigation has named and shamed some of the biggest UK pub operators.
03-Dec-2012 By Gurjit Degun
MPs have voted in support of a ban in using liquid nitrogen in drinks after an 18-year-old was seriously injured after drinking a cocktail containing the ingredient.
24-Jul-2012 By Lesley Foottit
Three in four people take a chance with food safety when eating out, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
17-May-2012
An unclean venue is undoubtedly a turn-off for consumers and operators can no longer conceal below-par conditions since the introduction of the food hygiene rating scheme (FHRS).
07-Mar-2012 By Lesley Foottit
Margins on non-drink offerings in pubs will take another hit this year as food and beverage cost inflation remains high.
09-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit
All local authorities in England and Northern Ireland are being encouraged to adopt the same Food Hygiene Rating System following complaints and confusion over different methods in practice.
14-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has cut its expenditure by 35% in the last year. The Annual Report and Consolidated Accounts 2010/11 revealed that...
04-Apr-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
An attempt by councils to make hygiene ratings compulsory for food businesses in London has failed. The British Hospitality Association (BHA) and...
New national food standards scheme launched
30-Nov-2010
A new national food hygiene rating scheme for all food establishments, including pubs, has been launched across Britain. The Food Standards Agency...
30-Nov-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The FSA has today launched the roll-out of its pub and restaurant hygiene rating system that allows the public to see each score.
25-Nov-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Foodservice supplier Unilever Foodsolutions has undertaken its biggest ever investment to improve its Knorr products and carbon footprint in a new...
Carlsberg recalls Tuborg multi-packs
02-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore
Carlsberg is being forced to recall bottles of its Tuborg lager over fears they could contain small pieces of glass. The products affected are...
18-Oct-2010 By John Harrington
Councils could be forced to adopt the scheme that lets the public see food hygiene ratings of pubs - and pubs may have to display the results. The Government is to adopt the recommendations about the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
20-Aug-2010 By Jo Bruce
Thousands of pubs will have their hygiene ratings made public from 1 October with the national launch of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
FSA warns pubs on chicken liver cooking
30-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned pub chefs to check that chicken livers are properly cooked following an outbreak of food poisoning.
Licensing handed over to Home Office
20-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Licensing matters will primarily be dealt with by the Home Office, according to a statement from the Prime Minister today. In the statement David...
'Food Standards Agency to be abolished'
12-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
The Food Standards Agency is to be abolished by Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, it emerged last night, after the watchdog fought a running...
14-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Licensees have been warned to look out for lower-priced alcohol after more than 400 counterfeit bottles were confiscated from pubs in Lancashire.
14-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
The public want clarity when it comes to rating food hygiene in pubs, according to research carried out for the Food Standards Agency. The results...
Off-licences and pubs caught out in counterfeit alcohol raids
14-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
Twenty-one off-licences and four pubs were caught out in a trading standards operation across Salford targeting counterfeit alcohol. Seventy-one...
Fresh food at threat from calorie guidelines?
31-Mar-2010
Calorie labelling could spell the end for many fresh and seasonal pub menus, the BII has warned the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The trade body put...
22-Mar-2010 By Stephen Oliver
Having moved from pubs to brewing — the delights of our cask-ale range have helped modify my physique, says Stephen Oliver.
08-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
A total of 86% of pubs, restaurants and take-away outlets would have been awarded three stars or more under the Scores in the Doors scheme. New...
24-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Pubs that score badly under the Scores on the Doors food-hygiene scheme won't have to wait more than six months to be reinspected. However, the...
04-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Local authorities will be distributing new hygiene advice leaflets in areas where the Scores on Doors scheme is to be implemented.
Getting equipped
20-Nov-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire
Gone are the days when you needed a skilled chef and a team of staff for the kitchen to provide a food offer. Gone also are the days when you needed...
08-Oct-2009 By John Harrington
More pubs are expected to receive a top rating in the national Scores on the Doors food-hygiene scheme under the latest changes. The scheme will see...
Consumers confused on salt levels in food
05-Oct-2009
Consumers identify pub snacks such as crisps as high in salt - but are unaware that products like bread and breakfast cereal contain higher levels. A...
12-Aug-2009 By John Harrington
The public could soon access details of a pub's licence alongside its food hygiene rating on the Scores on the Doors website. Developers of the...
Organic food has 'no extra health benefits' says FSA
29-Jul-2009
Eating organic food offers no extra health benefits, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). An independent review commissioned by the (FSA)...
Food Safety Week is coming - June 15 to 21
04-Jun-2009
The aim of the UK-wide campaign, which is sponsored by the Food Standards Agency, is to raise awareness of good food hygiene practice. Businesses and...
New salt reduction targets announced
18-May-2009
Many pub food staples - including crisps and snacks, sausages, burgers, chips, bread, pasta and rice - will be made with less salt by 2012.The Food...
Food standards body updates handling guidance
18-May-2009
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated the guidance for pubs and other food businesses on dealing with staff sickness.In line with tighter EU...
Summer special: Be ready to clean up this summer
01-May-2009
When it comes to eating outdoors, the best approach is a simple, easy-to-serve menu. That includes barbecues, which with a little planning can be...
'Ban alcohol in binge towns'
23-Mar-2009
Drinking blackspots will be subjected to prohibition-style laws under a radical proposal by the country's top liver doctor. The aim is to block...
Pub chains to work with FSA on healthy eating
05-Feb-2009
Six of the biggest managed pub operators in the UK have made a new pledge to work with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to help people eat more...
'Pubs urged to display calorie counts on menus'
16-Jan-2009
Pubs could be encouraged to display the calorie content of meals on menus. A survey by the Food Standards Agency of more than 2,000 adults last...
Menu calorie labeling scheme launched
15-Jan-2009
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced it is to launch a pilot project to test the feasibility of calorie labeling on menus. The trial, which...
Pubs at risk from food scam
14-Jan-2009
Pubs have been warned about a scam involving bogus letters claiming to be from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) demanding payments for breaches of...
ALMR: Scores on the doors 'adds to red tape'
11-Dec-2008
Pubs face an increase in red tape when the national Scores on the Door scheme comes into effect next year, the Association of Licensed Multiple...
11-Dec-2008 By Ewan Turney
A six-tier national Scores on the Doors hygiene rating scheme has been approved by the Food Standards Agency Board but trade slams it as 'ridiculous'.
Pubs pressed to push pork provenance
10-Dec-2008
Pubs are being urged to state the country of origin of all pork dishes and products on menus.The call comes in the wake of the withdrawal of Irish...
FSA firm on Irish pork ban
09-Dec-2008
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is continuing to urge pubs not to sell Irish pork or pork products.The agency has updated its advice as it continues...
FSA warns on Irish pork
08-Dec-2008
Pub should not serve any products made with Irish pork products, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.The agency has urged the withdrawal while...
National 'Scores on the Doors' scheme set for 2009
13-Nov-2008
Pubs can expect a national Scores on the Doors scheme, giving consumers details of hygiene rankings given by environmental health officers (EHOs), to...
'Lethal' vodka seized from shops
03-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore
The Food Standards Agency has put councils across the country on alert after counterfeit bottles of vodka were found laced with potentially lethal...