More and more people are buying meals and snacks to eat outside the home as the number of foodservice outlets in the UK continues to grow and the choice of foods broadens. As food operators offer dishes, menus and snacks designed to appeal to people at any time of day, wherever they happen to be, the temptation to consume meals out of the home has never been greater. Food … [Read more...]
Strong results at Whitbread and new growth milestones
Whitbread has reported its results for the financial year to 26 February 2015, with sales, earnings per share and dividends all growing strongly. Andy Harrison, Chief Executive, said: "Whitbread had an outstanding year, with a 13.7% increase in total sales, underlying earnings per share growth of 19.4% and a proposed full year dividend per share increase of … [Read more...]
Bon Appetit Mes Enfants
Nine local children visited Bistrot Pierre’s Harrogate restaurant to try out potential dishes for the new children's menu and give feedback on the dishes before its national launch across all Bistrot Pierre restaurants in June. The children, from St. Peter’s CofE in Harrogate, Western Primary and Coppice Valley Primary, all took part in a competition in which they were … [Read more...]
The Taste of Canada: on its way to the UK
A recent event at the Canadian High Commission in London was designed to alert UK retail and foodservice buyers to the attractions of Canadian food and drink products. Such products are little known in the UK not only because of the distances involved, but also because of the customs duties that have further elevated prices. Removal of customs duties However, it is worth … [Read more...]
Outdoor catering? Time to spring clean your cylinders and kit
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is encouraging caterers to ensure their LP Gas cylinders are checked, safe and ready for the start of the outdoor catering season. UKLPG has developed a checklist of advice to ensure all users are conscious about safety when it comes to using the fuel. According to the Nationwide Caterers’ Association (NCASS), it is expected … [Read more...]