Latest News…
November 2008

Little Chef gains a big chef

Little Chef gains a big chef

28 November 2008

Famed for serving fry ups in Britain’s service stations, Little Chef has taken a step towards a healthier dining experience enlisting the help of Michelin-starr… More…

Cutting down on processed meat

Cutting down on processed meat

28 November 2008

More than one in 10 people have tried to cut down on processed meat such as bacon as a result of a cancer prevention report published by World Cancer Research F… More…

Nestlé opens second development facility

Nestlé opens second development facility

27 November 2008

Nestlé has opened the new Nestlé Professional Customer Innovation Campus in the US, which will be dedicated to the development of culinary food solutions for th… More…

Meal appeal to help children

Meal appeal to help children

27 November 2008

Starbucks espresso drinks go 100% Fairtrade

Starbucks espresso drinks go 100% Fairtrade

26 November 2008

Paperino’s staff learn to appreciate wine

Paperino’s staff learn to appreciate wine

25 November 2008

Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex introduces new menu

Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex introduces new menu

24 November 2008

Restaurant chains sign up to healthy eating plan

Restaurant chains sign up to healthy eating plan

20 November 2008

Glasgow pizza king announced

Glasgow pizza king announced

20 November 2008

Tom Kitchin to release debut book in 2009

Tom Kitchin to release debut book in 2009

19 November 2008

2009 set to be the spiciest year yet

2009 set to be the spiciest year yet

17 November 2008

Culinary contest brought back to life

Culinary contest brought back to life

17 November 2008

Food festival showcases Cumbrian produce

Food festival showcases Cumbrian produce

17 November 2008

New demonstration chef for Enodis

New demonstration chef for Enodis

17 November 2008

Food fraud hotline launched

Food fraud hotline launched

14 November 2008

Bakehouse team go for gold

Bakehouse team go for gold

13 November 2008

Last call for game masterclass

Last call for game masterclass

13 November 2008

Return of the ugly vegetable

Return of the ugly vegetable

13 November 2008

Super foods for a healthier lifestyle

Super foods for a healthier lifestyle

13 November 2008

American spend on burgers tops €66 a year

American spend on burgers tops €66 a year

11 November 2008

Gordon Ramsay is hell in the kitchen, says survey

Gordon Ramsay is hell in the kitchen, says survey

11 November 2008

Eurobuns receives Queen’s Award

Eurobuns receives Queen’s Award

11 November 2008

Restaurants and consumers can be ‘local heroes’

Restaurants and consumers can be ‘local heroes’

11 November 2008

Food from Britain announces export finalists

Food from Britain announces export finalists

10 November 2008

Knowing your fish

Knowing your fish

7 November 2008

Food prices one of top concerns for consumers

Food prices one of top concerns for consumers

7 November 2008

World Champion Barista announced

World Champion Barista announced

6 November 2008

Colleges face funding shortage

Colleges face funding shortage

6 November 2008

Consumers opt for more premium meat cuts

Consumers opt for more premium meat cuts

5 November 2008

Armed Forces recipe book launched

Armed Forces recipe book launched

5 November 2008

The Academy searches for its stars

The Academy searches for its stars

4 November 2008

Deadline extended for Seafood Awards 2009

Deadline extended for Seafood Awards 2009

4 November 2008

Diners still likely to eat out despite credit crunch

Diners still likely to eat out despite credit crunch

3 November 2008

Consumers cutting back on wine spending

Consumers cutting back on wine spending

3 November 2008

Archived

events…

Exhibition

Hospitality, NEC Birmingham

19 January 2009

Seminar

Key Club – How To Make Good Decisions In An Uncertain Economy , NEC, Birmingham

19 January 2009

Food Festival

CAMRA National Winter Ales Festival 2009, New Century Hall, Manchester

21 January 2009

latest news…

05 January 2009

Healthy minds

The Mental Health Foundation and MyDish.co.uk have teamed up to launch a new recipe website for those interested in knowing more about the links between healthy… More…

05 January 2009

Redundancies are a false economy

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has warned businesses against making redundancies, suggesting they cost much more than employers thi… More…

05 January 2009

Sales of British pork soar at Waitrose

Sales of British pork at Waitrose experienced a hike during the festive season, with sales of standard smoked and un-smoked free range British gammon rising by … More…

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