The NFU reports that there have been mixed yields across the main UK crops, following a summer of persistent and occasionally torrential rain. Wheat was particularly affected – with yield down 14.1% on the five-year average. Spring barley was down 7.4%, but there was better news for winter barley (up 1.6%) and oilseed rape (up 5.9%). The NFU 2012 harvest survey … [Read more...]
CESA Offers A Platform For Growth
The CESA Conference 2012, in association with the BHA and the FCSI November 15th – 16th, Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northants. The theme of this year’s CESA conference is A Platform for Growth. The economic situation is a curate’s egg for many caterers and suppliers: good in parts. On the one hand, for many … [Read more...]
Growing demands to deliver accurate information in the Food Service sector
The ‘Food Service Information Challenge’ report released today by the Food Services Director Group (FSDG) reveals that the industry needs to collaborate to address the issue of inaccurate information head on. Andrew Stinchcombe-Gillies, GS1 UK Head of Industry Development, FoodService & FSDG Chairman: “With many experts anticipating that product information requirements … [Read more...]
London caterers launch campaign for better breakfasts
London’s restaurants, caterers and hotels are being challenged to provide better breakfasts that are good for diners, farmers, farm animals and the environment. The challenge is issued by Ethical Eats, a network of 1,000 London caterers interested in improving the sustainability of their food. Emily Crawley of ethical Eats said: “The famous full English breakfast is a … [Read more...]
SRA launches new membership scheme for contract caterers
Two major contract caterers, bartlett mitchell and The Lindley Group, are the first operators to sign up to the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) new model membership scheme. The SRA has recognised the unique challenges faced by contract caterers and worked with bartlett mitchell and The Lindley Group to develop the company-wide option which will see the SRA rate … [Read more...]