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Category: Catering News

Fussy kids react hilariously to new foods in Gourmet Society video

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 17th August 2016

fussy kids funny video

Picky kids can be an absolute nightmare, but is that sometimes down to never actually giving them the opportunity to try foods? Deciding on what they will like before they’ve even had the chance to taste something for themselves.

Well the Gourmet Society has set out to see if that is the case or not with a video campaign titled ‘Food Explorers’.

The video showcases a group of Primary school aged children tasting a series of dishes, fruits and vegetables with hilarious results… [ Read More ]

Could drones spark a food delivery revolution?

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 16th August 2016

Could drones spark a food delivery revolution.

Imagine ordering a takeaway on your phone and then minutes later a notification on your device alerts you that your food is about to arrive right at your door.

But instead of  a lovely person with a carrier bag full of delicious grub, your takeaway is dropped off by an electronically controlled drone.

Well it sounds very much like science fiction, but it’s probably closer than you think…this could be the ‘Rise of the Machines’.

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Britain’s frozen food industry now worth £8 billion

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 10th August 2016

britains frozen food industry

Britain’s frozen food industry is now worth a cool £8 billion, with business only set to increase in by around 1% to 2% over the next five years.

The drive for innovation and demand for convenience has seen the industry push for higher production outputs, with many consumers looking for ways to keep fresh fruit, vegetables and other produce for longer.

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Challenge 21: National Pubwatch provide video advice

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 9th August 2016

Challenge 21 - National Pubwatch

National Pubwatch, the organisation responsible for helping keep our drinking environments safe, have launched a new video campaign to help remind businesses of the identification process when dealing with potentially underage customers.

This comes as a response to the criticism that some pub and hospitality traders have received despite the success of the Challenge 21 scheme.

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McDonald’s recipe overhaul announced

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 7th August 2016

mcdonalds recipes overhauled

American fast food behemoth, McDonald’s is set to dramatically alter the recipes used within some of their most popular and iconic dishes in a bid to make their menu healthier.

The franchise announced that these changes will steadily roll out nationwide, with over 50% of the current menu being reworked to be made healthier.

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National Fish & Chip Awards 2017: 62 shortlisted for top prize

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 6th August 2016

National fish and chip awards 2017

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2017 have announced a shortlist of 62 chip shops that will go head-to-head to take the title of the best Independent Fish and Chip Shop of the Year.

Only the owner of this prestigious title can title itself the ‘best fish and chip shop in the UK’.

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National Cherry Day 2016

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 16th July 2016

National Cherry Day

Pip pip hooray! It’s National Cherry Day!

For those of us who love cherries, today is a great day to indulge in the little fruit packing a big flavour punch…

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The World’s first 3D printed food restaurant opens up shop

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 14th July 2016

3D printed food

3D printing is not only aiming to enhance our everyday objects, with bespoke products and items already being readily available to the great British public right now.

But one British firm are looking to shake up the catering sector with the World’s first 3D printed food restaurant.

Featuring fully printed foodstuffs all operated by a team of gourmet chefs, the aptly named Food Ink is hoping to offer a truly digital dining experience…

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Supermarket food waste puts consumers to shame

Author Damien Wilde
Posted On 22nd June 2016

supermarket waste

A recent report in the Guardian, and with figures revealed by the supermarket giant, Tesco, revealed that the estimated food waste generated by the brand was some 59,400 tonnes last year.

The only major supermarket to reveal their food waste data, Tesco confirmed that this is an increase on the previous year, despite programmes being put in place to tackle this issue head-on.

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