La Tasca, the Spanish tapas business, which has restaurants across the UK recently reported that its turnaround has been completed. After going through a restructure in 2012, the company now reports that four years of sales decline have been halted, guest recommendation scores are at an industry-leading all-time high and its company average score for the Council Hygiene Scores … [Read more...]
Mobile app to revolutionise the way chefs reduce food waste
As the European Parliament resolves to make 2014 the “European Year against Food Waste”, and a quarter of consumers admit to leaving food on their plates when dining out, Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) has launched an industry-first mobile app to help chefs and caterers identify and reduce avoidable food waste. The challenge to chefs UFS – a leading supplier to the … [Read more...]
Admin hell: 80% of hospitality managers spend too much time on administration
A new, independent survey released today by F&B technology expert Caternet, has uncovered a huge drain in productivity for the industry with only 4% of decision-making hospitality managers spending less than an hour per week on admin duties – leaving a colossal 96% who are spending far too much time shuffling paper instead of performing their primary job role. More … [Read more...]
Burgers: the most popular vegetarian choice for UK Pubs
Veggie burgers are now the most popular vegetarian item on pub menus with 35% of all outlets stocking one according to food & drink consultants, CGA Strategy. Similar to their meat equivalents, Veggie Burgers are appearing on more menus and have a particular presence in Café/Circuit Bars, most commonly found on the high street, with 64% of all of this type of outlet … [Read more...]
Horsemeat: Professor Chris Elliott to lead review into food supply networks
Professor Chris Elliott will lead an independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horsemeat fraud, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Health has announced. The review will focus on consumer confidence in the authenticity of all food products and any weaknesses in food supply networks which could have … [Read more...]