British rock legends IRON MAIDEN and independent family brewers ROBINSONS announce the creation of LIGHT BRIGADE, a unique golden English ale with a 4.1% ABV. It has been developed in support of HELP FOR HEROES, the British charity that provides recovery and support for the Armed Forces community whose lives are affected by their service. 6p of each pint and 5p of each bottle … [Read more...]
Mark Hogan joins the FEM board
New commercial director has a broad role in addition to the marketing function. FEM has appointed Mark Hogan as a director of the company, with immediate effect. Mark has been marketing and sales manager for several years and now becomes commercial director. “Over recent years Mark’s role and responsibility has expanded and he has become a very valuable member of the … [Read more...]
Gentle at the helm of CESA’s food machinery safety standards committee
Andy Gentle, who is Works Director at Hobart Manufacturing UK, has been appointed Chair of CESA’s BSI/MCE 3/5 committee – which, despite its cryptic name, does vital work in food machinery safety. The UK has been helping to write the European safety standards for food processing machines, such BS EN 453 on dough mixers, since 1989. The work is done through the BSI … [Read more...]
What is GDPR and Why is GDPR Important?
GDPR stands for ‘General Data Protection Regulation’. It’s an EU regulation coming into effect in May 2018, and concerns the protection of personal data and the rights individuals have to their information. Consumers will have greater control over the data organisations hold on them. What Rights Do My Hotel Guests Have Under GDPR? The right to be informed You … [Read more...]
Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2018 Semi-Finalists Announced
With the judging now complete and the standard once again incredibly high, the following 16 teams have been announced as the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2018 semi-finalists: Ayrshire College City of Liverpool College City College Norwich City of Glasgow College College of West Anglia East Kent College Gloucestershire College Highbury College … [Read more...]