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Recent Articles
Good news for restaurants
Read articleIn spite of the fact that the final months of 2007 were not a great period for the casual dining market, current trading figures suggest that the restaurant market is coping better than other sectors with the economic uncertainty
Some like it HOT
The foodservice industry is finding new potential in hot beverages. Sales of tea and coffee can deliver not only refreshment and energy to your customers, but profit to yourselves.
Health and Safety: Stress, Bullying and Alcohol
Results of a recent study commissioned by the Samaritans of stress at work reveal an alarmingly high rate of stress and bullying in the catering sector.
Menu Planning
Writing the menu is one of the most important jobs to be undertaken by a chef or restaurateur. Let us help you develop your menu policy.
Looking at Leicestershire
From the archetypal Englishness of its rolling countryside and grand houses to the bustling multi-ethnic streets of its county town, Leicestershire boasts an eclectic mixture not only of buildings and cultures, but also of culinary delights.
Industry News
Frozen food industry to reduce carbon footprint
Nov 2008 • The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) and the Carbon Trust have reported the launch of their first joint project for the frozen food industry. read more >
Time for sprouts — the veg most people either love or hate
Nov 2008 • Those who hate these little green gems have probably only tasted them when overcooked, because after eight minutes' cooking, sprouts start to release their sulphur compounds. read more >
Fancy a busman's holiday? Trained chefs and kitchen assistants required for festive period
Nov 2008 • This Christmas in London, homelessness charity Crisis will be opening nine centres to take in 2000 homeless guests to offer them food, warmth, companionship and a host of other services read more >
Million Pound Investment for Scottish Hospitality Leaders
Nov 2008 • Applications are now open for the 2009 Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland Emerging Talent Scholarships. read more >
Fight Hunger. Eat Out
Oct 2008 • To coincide with UN World Food Day on 16 October, more than 500 chefs and restaurateurs are joining forces for a month of fundraising for the humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger. read more >
Top chefs create Divine cakes for Chocolate Week
Oct 2008 • To mark the fifth annual national Chocolate Week (13-19 October), Divine Chocolate asked five top chefs to propose the ultimate Divine chocolate birthday cake. read more >
More people dream of opening a pub than becoming an astronaut
British Cheese Awards 2008 — winners announced
What do Gordon Ramsay, Molecular Gastronomy, Prawn Cocktail and Wimpy have in common?
British Cheese Week — 27 Sep - 5 Oct
World Porridge Making Championship 2008
Scotland's Eating Out Show Rescheduled
