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20th November 2011
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Recent Articles

Ride the Mexican Wave
Read articleWith the popularity of Mexican cuisine among UK consumers reaching new heights of success, there is no doubting that this ethnic food is a highly lucrative market.
Marcus Wareing leading by example
At this moment in time Marcus Wareing is at the very top of the hospitality tree. EC caught up with the mighty Marcus shortly after the launch of his latest business
English wine
English wine expert, Stephen Skelton MW, takes a look at this burgeoning industry
Don't get left with egg on your face
From 1 January 2012 egg production across the EU will undergo a massive change as conventional battery cages are banned and replaced by new, more animal welfare-friendly 'enriched' cages
Boost business with beautiful bakes
Managing director of Squires Kitchen, Beverley Dutton, reveals how appealing to your customers' indulgent sides is key to boosting your business in a time of austerity
Get on top of rising food prices
Tea is the new coffee
Source your seafood responsibly - it's what customers want
Is property tax on your menu?
Kitchen ducts - ensure yours are not a recipe for disaster
Young chefs
Much ado about meat
Money matters
2010 BII Licensee of the Year
Ale and hearty
Customer is king
Peter Avis - Restaurant Manager of the Year 2009
Industry News
Growing appetite for garden centre catering
Jan 2012 • Garden centre catering continues to be a fast growing market with a 51% increase in the number of visits to garden centre cafés over the last three years read more >
Mini baker required
Jan 2012 • The Fabulous Bakin' Boys is looking to expand its range and is searching for someone under the age of 12 to help them. read more >
McCormick launches global Flavour Forecast for 2012
Jan 2012 • For good flavour combinations and recipes, it's worth visiting www.flavourforecast.com where you will find this year's Flavour Forecast courtesy of McCormick. read more >
Sustainability, do you go the extra mile?
Jan 2012 • If you are doing your bit to help make your business more sustainable, your efforts could be worthy of wider recognition. read more >
FULLfast to the rescue
Jan 2012 • It's that time of year when many of us are struggling to lose the evidence of the excesses of the past few weeks. read more >
Channel 5 seeking successful catering couples
Dec 2011 • A new Channel 5 TV series is looking for couples who work together to run an eating establishment read more >



