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An Inspector CallsAn Inspector Calls

24th March 2010
If you run your own small business, it's worth trying to catch 'The Business Inspector', currently being shown on Wednesdays at 8pm on Five. read more >

Time running out for backdated business rates appeals, warns FPBTime running out for backdated business rates appeals, warns FPB

10th March 2010
Small enterprises are being warned that they have less than a month left if they want to contest their business rates over the past five years. read more >

The Big Sugar Swap - Compass does its bit for FairtradeThe Big Sugar Swap - Compass does its bit for Fairtrade

23rd February 2010
Compass Group UK & Ireland has committed to purchasing 100% Fairtrade certified sugar across the entire business operation by June 2010. read more >

Fairtrade Fortnight 22 Feb - 7 MarFairtrade Fortnight 22 Feb - 7 Mar

17th February 2010
Fairtrade Fortnight is the annual nationwide campaign to promote awareness of Fairtrade and encourage people to buy products that carry the Fairtrade Mark in order to help farmers in developing countries. read more >

Stolen Jagermeister stock in circulationStolen Jagermeister stock in circulation

11th February 2010
Cellar Trends has asked the on-trade and drinks retailers to beware of being offered stocks of stolen Jagermeister, following a theft from a lorry in Lincolnshire. read more >

National Chip Week 15-21 FebruaryNational Chip Week 15-21 February

8th February 2010
Now in its 19th year, National Chip Week is organised by the Potato Council to promote home-grown spuds read more >

Coffee Nation launches chip and pin Express coffee barCoffee Nation launches chip and pin Express coffee bar

1st February 2010
Coffee Nation Express is a chip and pin, self-service coffee bar that has been developed to provide any high-footfall environment with a branded coffee offer. read more >

Burns Night celebrations open to allBurns Night celebrations open to all

21st January 2010
If an Indian restaurant in south London can create an event out of Burns Night on 25 January, then surely any catering establishment can follow suit. read more >

Hotel and restaurant owners face £2.7 billion bill each year for regulationHotel and restaurant owners face £2.7 billion bill each year for regulation

11th January 2010
Britain's smaller hotels and restaurants are among businesses losing more than £2.7 billion every year due to government red tape. read more >

Hovis: best thing since sliced breadHovis: best thing since sliced bread

2nd January 2010
The Grocer's Top Products Survey 2009 puts Hovis as the Top Product with a £57m increase in sales for the year. read more >

Grim January ahead warns HorizonsGrim January ahead warns Horizons

18th December 2009
Consumers are likely to spend more on eating out in the week before Christmas but are expected to rein-in their spending considerably in the New Year. read more >

New Year’s VAT increaseNew Year’s VAT increase

11th December 2009
At midnight on New Year's Eve, VAT rates resort to 17.5%. This is an issue that must be addressed in good time, as forward planning will save you both time and money. read more >

Competition: UK’s best restaurant managerCompetition: UK’s best restaurant manager

1st December 2009
The Academy of Food & Wine has launched its UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2010 competition, and is inviting entries from managers of any style of catering establishment. read more >

Innovative promotions keep US consumers eating outInnovative promotions keep US consumers eating out

26th November 2009
In a world where UK trends often reflect those occurring on the other side of the pond, it is worth noting how American foodservice operators are managing to keep customers eating at their establishments. read more >

The search is on for Britain’s favourite frierThe search is on for Britain’s favourite frier

18th November 2009
Seafish has unveiled a new People's Choice award category in the national Fish & Chip Shop of the Year competition. read more >

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