Nutrition

Obesity debate

Mandatory nutrition labelling on pub menus

22-Oct-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Government should make nutritional information on pub menus mandatory to help combat the UK’s growing obesity crisis, a senior Soil Association policy advisor has urged.

Healthy options

Pubs serving some of the healthiest children’s food: Soil Association

21-Oct-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs offer some of the healthiest children’s meals on the high street, research published by the Soil Association (SA) today (21 October) has shown.

Trade misses out on vegan food market

06-Oct-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Pub chefs must work harder to cater for the UK’s growing vegan population, following criticism by one industry expert who claimed most pubs couldn’t be trusted to serve 100% vegan food.

Food and Health

Smaller portion sizes and “life-saving” ban on trans fats encouraged

18-Sep-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Food businesses have been urged to consider serving smaller portions to combat growing obesity levels in the UK.

Vegetarian food in pubs set to rise

07-Sep-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Vegetarian and vegan food will become more mainstream, a new report has claimed, following statistics showing meat-free food accounted for 31% of new dishes on UK menus.

Menu trends

Number of new vegetarian menu items rises whilst number of beef dishes drop

02-Sep-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Vegetarian dishes now account for 31% of new menu items across the eating-out sector, up from 18% last year, according to M&C Allegra Foodservice’s New Menu Item Analysis report. 

Food trends

Healthy eating in pubs not yet mainstream

28-Jul-2015 By Mark Wingett, M&C Allegra Foodservice

Analysis of menus across leading pub and restaurant operators by M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown that healthier eating has yet to become mainstream with only 36% of brands providing full calorie information on menus.

Healthy eating in pubs: are operators doing enough?

02-Jul-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Many customers believe pubs aren’t doing enough to provide healthy options, new research suggests.

Comment

Step aside street food, real pub grub rules

27-Feb-2015 By Susie Clarke

Street food and ‘gourmet junk’ have dominated the London food market during the past two years, which we’ve embraced at the Grafton with a long line of street food pop-ups and residencies, ranging from one or two-day stints from the likes of Alley Katsu,...

Belvedere unveils cocktails with health boosting ingredients

13-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Kale, matcha and dextrose, are among some of the “superfoods” used in a new range of Belvedere Vodka based cocktails, which aim to showcase a range of “better for you” drinks.

Sunmagic's latest range for kids complies with new government rules

13-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

A new range of “school compliant” kids juice drinks is being launched under the Multiple Marketing-owned Sunmagic brand.

Wholesalers back industry-wide data pool

12-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

UK food wholesalers have given their backing to industry solution TrueSource in light of recent EU legislation on providing food information to customers.

NEW PRODUCT

Nisbets taps into dried food trend with versatile dehydrator

19-Dec-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A dehydrator that taps into the growing popularity of dried fruit and vegetables has been made available from Nisbets.

Embrace the beauty in ugly fruit and veg, says Mintel

19-Dec-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Caterers should not be discouraged from using ugly fruit and veg as almost half of UK adults (48%) are happy to eat them if they are good enough quality, new research from Mintel has found.

Ethics of 2000 calorie Hungry Horse ‘Man v Food’ style burger questioned by nutritionist

10-Nov-2014 By James Evison

A double-donut burger launched by pub-restaurant chain Hungry Horse that contains 1966 calories has resulted in a nutritionist claiming the family brand ‘have no conscience’.

Report recommends pilots for a minimum price for alcohol

17-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

A new report commission by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called for London councils to set up pilots for a minimum price for alcohol and the introduction of mandatory traffic-light labelling on menus.

Survey shows young people want more alcohol education

09-Sep-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Almost 90% of 18-24 year olds agree that education on the effects of alcohol should be integrated into the National Curriculum, according to new research.

Study shows health goes under the table when eating out

22-Aug-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

New research from Mintel shows that over one third (37%) of diners don’t think about the healthiness of food when eating out.

Research shows consumers are cutting down on meat intake with 'flexitarian' diet

04-Aug-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

A new study from market analysts Datamonitor Consumer shows individuals are choosing to cut down on their meat intake with a flexitarian diet.

New food body for Scotland to replace Food Standards Agency

14-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The Bill for a new food body for Scotland has begun its passage through Parliament.

Vegetarian and healthier options influencing pub diners

03-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The trend for consumers to eat more healthily is picking up ahead of allergen information legislation coming in this December.

JD Wetherspoon wins 'most nutritious breakfast' award

28-Jan-2014 By Lesley Foottit

JD Wetherspoon’s breakfast has been named the most nutritious of those served across UK hospitality.

Dining venue choice affected by dietary concerns

24-Jan-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Dietary concerns are influencing where consumers choose to eat out, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.

Arc Inspirations launches super food menu

10-Jan-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Leeds based Arc Inspirations has teamed up with chef Anthony Flinn to launch a ‘super food menu’.

Pubs to embrace internationalism and healthy eating in 2014

18-Nov-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Mintel research has highlighted four key predicted trends in the hopsitality sector in 2014.

ALMR warns operators over 'healthy food' regulations if Labour wins power

22-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Operators can expect new regulations forcing them to serve healthier meals if Labour gets to power, according to Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) strategic affairs director Kate Nicholls.

JDW in kids' pub food pledge

26-Jul-2013 By Lesley Foottit

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has promised to continue improving its children’s food offer, despite being named as the eating-out pub chain with the most healthy meals for kids in a new poll.

New campaign to boost kids' food

21-May-2013 By Jo Bruce

A new campaign has been launched aimed at encouraging pub caterers to impve food choices offered to children.

Horsemeat Scandal: Suppliers continue with tests following Whitbread contamination

19-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Two companies - Brakes and Paragon Quality Foods -  which supplied contaminated food to pub restaurant operator Whitbread are continuing with tests on their beef products.

BBPA launches microsite to tackle beer belly myths

18-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The British Beer and Pub Association has launched a micro-site to tackle the common misconceptions around beer and health.

BFFF predicts strong 2013 for frozen food

10-Dec-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Attitudes to frozen food among consumers, retailers and foodservice operators are changing to be more positive.

Women 1st to hold health, wealth and networking event in November

29-Oct-2012

Women 1st, the initiative to increase the representation of women in the industry, is holding a health, wealth and networking event on 13 November.

Pub chefs urged to make vegetables part of main meals to improve customers' health

11-Oct-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Pub chefs are being urged to make vegetables an “integral part of meals” rather than serving them as side dishes.

Public Health Responsibility Deal: Government is taking pressure off pubs to serve healthier food

09-Oct-2012 By John Harrington

The Government is taking the pressure off the pub and casual dining industry to do more to serve healthier food, according to one senior trade lobbyist.

Pub food cost worries could drive more chefs to buying frozen food

06-Jul-2012 By Lesley Foottit

As the recession continues more pubs may be forced to turn to frozen food, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Unilever Food Solutions asks pub chefs to cut calories to help Government reach goal

18-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Unilever Food Solutions is encouraging pub chefs to slash calories in their dishes to help meet Government targets.

Orchid adds calorie information

26-Mar-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Orchid Group is adding some calorie information to its menus in response to consumer demand.

Red Bull ploughs £1.5m into sugarfree campaign

16-Dec-2011 By Matthew Moggridge

Red Bull have ploughed £1.5 million into a promotional campaign for its Sugarfree variant as it looks to drive awareness of the product's low calorific value among calorie-conscious customers in the on-trade.

Healthy balance: Catering for health-conscious customers

08-Dec-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The usual period of over-indulgence during the festive season, coupled with a rising consumer interest in healthier eating, means many of your customers may be looking out for lighter options in January and beyond.

Revolution targets 25% growth in food sales

07-Dec-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Late-night high-street brand Revolution is planning to boost food sales by 25% in six months.

Pub chefs warned over undercooked chicken liver

02-Dec-2011

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is reminding publicans to cook chicken livers thoroughly when making pâté.

Pubs should provide more nutritional information, claim consumers

17-Oct-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Two-thirds of pub diners think operators should provide more nutritional information on food menus.

BASC promotes advantages of game

04-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is encouraging more people to try game as the season starts.

Consumers 'warming' to compulsory calorie labelling

03-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A survey has revealed that 64% of consumers would like pub and restaurants to be forced to include calorie information on menus. The Mystery Dining...

New guidelines to help hit five-a-day

01-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The food industry has agreed new guidelines to help consumers up their fruit and vegetable intake. A new guide by food and grocery experts IGD sets...

UK diners want more healthy options

14-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Nearly 60% of UK consumers want more healthy options when dining out and up to 30% would be willing to pay more for the privilege. The research by...

UK diets impacted by price rises

16-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Nearly half of UK consumers said that their diet had changed in the last two years, with 41% blaming the rising price of food.

Harvester to run five-a-day sessions for children

13-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Harvester is offering school children the chance to visit their local outlet to learn all about fruit and vegetables. Mitchells and Butlers...

Ladies in Beef to promote British beef

29-Mar-2011 By Michelle Perrett

A new organisation — Ladies in Beef — has been launched to promote the quality of British beef. The group of female farmers have formed the...

Pubs urged to make responsibility pledges

10-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Pub operators have been asked to make three specific commitments on responsible retailing — including providing alcohol unit information at point...