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Recent Articles

Keep your<br />business on track

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Keep your business on track

The downturn in the general economy has reduced leisure spending by businesses as well as individuals. This may be the start of things to come

Wiltshire's <br />wares

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Wiltshire's wares

Wiltshire is as famous for exceptional food and drink as it is for its stunning countryside. Darryl W Bullock sampled the culinary delights of this West Country heaven for foodies

Catering for the online audience

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Catering for the online audience

We take a look at how best to establish your presence on the internet - even if you are a complete technophobe

Growing a business:<br />on profits and problem solving

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Growing a business: on profits and problem solving

In the catering sector, just like any other business, there really are only two things that you can sell: a product or a service. Smart businesses sell both.

Bringing breakfast out of home
Health & Safety: Coeliac Disease – be aware
Ambience and appetite
Add a seasonal twist with branded alcohol
Good news for restaurants
Some like it HOT
Health and Safety: Stress, Bullying and Alcohol
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Industry News

English & Welsh Wines SparkleEnglish & Welsh Wines Sparkle

Jun 2009 • Sparkling wines have once again triumphed at the annual national competition for the UK wine industry. read more >

Older people gambling with food safetyOlder people gambling with food safety

Jun 2009 • People over the age of 60 are more likely to take risks with 'use by' dates than younger people, according to new research published by the FSA. read more >

Eating out spend set to fall, says HorizonsEating out spend set to fall, says Horizons

Jun 2009 • The amount spent on a meal in a restaurant has risen by 20% over the past five years, with average spend jumping from £10.09 in 2004 to £11.98 in 2008, according to new figures from Horizons. read more >

'Frozen' fish leaves 'fresh' out in the cold'Frozen' fish leaves 'fresh' out in the cold

Jun 2009 • Frozen fish deserves the same reputation for quality and nutrition as frozen peas, according to repeated taste tests by FASFA. read more >

Gastronomy Team of the Year: last call for entries

May 2009 • The Academy of Food & Wine has made a last call for entries to its inaugural Gastronomy Team of the Year competition, which aims to encourage kitchen and service professionals to demonstrate their ability to work as a team. read more >

Employers: help reduce potential outbreak of swine flu

May 2009 • Every business has an interest in keeping staff healthy and in curtailing the spread of the influenza (flu) virus in order to keep business operations running and minimise exposure. read more >

Tasty pickings at this year's Real Food Festival

Apr 2009 • The Real Food Festival brings together like-minded food champions, artisan producers and food lovers from all over the country. read more >

BII members seek St George to slay the Darling Dragon

Apr 2009 • The British Institute of Innkeepers (BII) convened a meeting of members yesterday to debate the budget announcements as they unfolded. read more >

Organic market faces downturn, but committed consumers stay loyal
Foodservice could reduce its carbon footprint by turning up the heat
UK Restaurant Leader Summit 2009 - Market Intelligence is Key
Fast food and takeaways may benefit from the recession
'Dine-formation' demand will grow, survey shows
Egg-citing times with Beep Egg
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