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Pub slapped with zero food-hygiene rating

28-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A market town pub has been awarded the lowest food-hygiene rating of zero and its standards were deemed to need major improvement.

4-star rating for pub after hefty fine for health and safety breaches

21-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A pub that sold food “unfit for human consumption” has been awarded a prestigious 4-star hygiene rating just 10 days after a court fine.

Pub changes its name to avoid offending vegans

21-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A pub has scrapped its long-standing meat-related name dating back to the 1950s – because it might compromise its plan to focus on vegan and vegetarian food.

Public Health England to publicly scrutinise businesses slow on sugar reduction

20-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Nine in 10 people support collaborative efforts between the Government and food industry to make food and drink healthier, a survey has found.

UKH publishes guide to managing cancer-causing acrylamide in food

16-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

UKHospitality (UKH) has published the Industry Guide to Acrylamide to help businesses in the food and catering industries comply with acrylamide regulations.

Pub spends £50 a week on food and blankets for the homeless

14-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

Licensees of a community pub are putting their hands in their pockets to feed the homeless.

Pub's £17k bill for ‘unacceptable’ food hygiene failings

14-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A Staffordshire pub has been ordered to pay £17,475 after pleading guilty to 12 breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations.

M&B hits back following research uncovering ‘alarming sugar levels’ in milkshakes

14-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Two Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brands have come under fire for “alarming levels of sugar and calories hidden in milkshakes”.

How to deal with an alleged food poisoning incident

08-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators need to have a specific procedure in place to deal with an incident where a customer claims they have suffered food poisoning at their venues, experts claimed.

Healthy Brits killing the lunchtime sandwich

08-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Sandwiches are being shunned by Brits as their lunchtime meal and are being replaced with wraps, salads and sushi, a survey has found.

Government health plan should ‘avoid knee-jerk measures’

06-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Government must avoid knee-jerk measures that cause unfair damage to hospitality businesses as it pursues a new health vision, trade body UKHospitality has cautioned.

Will Christmas pub menus be affected by salmon lice levels?

05-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Publicans should be assured salmon quality and availability are not likely to be affected by a Norwegian sea lice problem, according to suppliers.

Deliveroo reveals new allergen information

25-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Food delivery app Deliveroo has announced plans to build a new menu system that will display dish-by-dish allergen information.

Veggie dishes contain ‘excessive’ amounts of salt

24-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Meat-free meals, including burgers, have been found to have more salt on average than real meat burgers, according to new research.

Plastic found in sea salt samples

23-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

More than 90% of sampled salt brands across the world were found to contain microplastics, according to a new study.

Safety warnings issued following Salmonella outbreak

19-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Government bodies are advising operators on how to avoid a Salmonella outbreak following a particular strain of the bacteria being linked to lamb and mutton.

Pub food dish shrinkage ‘another burden for operators’

17-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Possible plans to limit calories in pizza and pie dishes would be an additional burden for the hospitality trade, according to an industry body.

Operator lets rip at two-star food review

12-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

An award-winning north London pub received a two-star Google review because its food tasted like it ‘had been stored in the fridge’.

40% of hospitality workers feel guilty about working over Christmas

12-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

More than one third (40%) of those working in pubs, restaurants and hotels admitted to feeling guilty about not spending the festive period with their families, according to new research.

Have you got what it takes: Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2019 launches

12-Oct-2018 By Top 50 Gastropubs

Join us in celebrating 10 years of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs by entering the special awards now and shouting about the work you put into making your pub one of the best.

GBPA winner debuts on The One Show

11-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub of the Year licensee Heath Ball appeared on BBC’s The One Show last night (10 October), discussing the trials and tribulations of review site TripAdvisor.

The Chefs’ Choice Awards are back for 2019

08-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Back by popular demand for a third year, the Chefs’ Choice Awards are returning to set the ingredients kitchen that staff treasure apart from the rest.

Brexit food fears are founded

08-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Fears over food shortages following a ‘no deal’ Brexit could be warranted, with warnings of a potential disaster, according to a group of major suppliers.

Meat prices fall but bread and cereals rise following hot summer

04-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Overall inflation in the foodservice sector dropped in August 2018, due to a fall in meat and poultry prices when compared to the same period in 2017, according to new figures.

Pubs awarded Michelin stars in 2019 guide

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s Michelin Guide has been revealed and four pubs have received the prestigious accolade of a Michelin star at a live event in London.

Tipping legislation ‘an unnecessary burden’ on hospitality

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has warned that any new statutory legislation regarding tipping is an unnecessary burden.

6 pubs awarded Bib Gourmands by Michelin

28-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Michelin's latest Bib Gourmand awards list includes six new pub additions, alongside 22 that have retained the accolade.

Pubs taste success in AA Hospitality Awards

26-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The AA announced its top three British pubs at its 21st annual Hospitality Awards in London’s Grosvenor House this week (Monday 24 September).

Marston’s wins PETA award for vegan menu

25-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub group Marston’s has been awarded the Best Vegan Menu award from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Marston’s rejects claims a veggie was served beef burger

20-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Marston’s has denied claims that a vegetarian customer was served a beef burger at one of its pubs.

JDW pub forced to close following possible norovirus outbreak

19-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has closed the doors on one of its sites following its employees reporting symptoms “consistent with norovirus”.

Rare steak off the menu for most Brits

19-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits are munching their way through an average of 312 meaty meals a year, with 85% of meat eaters consuming animal protein at least once a day, a new survey has claimed.

Ingredients prices and a staff shortage are trade’s biggest concerns over Brexit

19-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Nine out of 10 operators who took part in a CGA and Fourth survey stated that the Brexit vote has already had a negative effect, with most citing an increase in the cost of ingredients and a decrease in the availability of staff.

What do Michelin inspectors look out for in pubs?

17-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the criteria the prestigious Michelin Guide restaurant inspectors look at when deciding which venues to include in the guide.

Young Brits with food allergies 'fear' eating out

14-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A significant number of young people aged between 16 and 24 and suffering from food allergies or intolerances fear eating out in pubs and restaurants, shocking new research has claimed.

Government’s big consultation on calorie labelling launched

14-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The Government has launched a massive public consultation on calorie labelling for out-of-home food and drink, which could deliver the ultimatum on mandatory calorie labelling on pub food and drink.

Did you know this about mushrooms?

12-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Did you know edible mushrooms are worth £32bn globally and that 2,000 new species of fungi are discovered each year? As well as being valuable to the economy, fungi are vital to almost all parts of modern day life.

First TripAdvisor ‘fake review’ convict given nine months in jail

12-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A TripAdvisor fraudster, whose Italian company PromoSalento gave fake online reviews for cash, has been jailed for nine months in one of the first legal cases of its kind.

JDW apologises after serving meat to a vegan

11-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has apologised after a vegan diner claimed she was served beef instead of the five-bean chilli she ordered.

Food delivery to homes has not discouraged diners from eating out

10-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

While food delivery to homes has risen from 31% to 36% over the past six months, this has not had a negative impact on people visiting pubs and restaurants to eat, according to a new study.

Just one pub among best UK’s best restaurants

06-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, was named as one of the best restaurants in the UK in the latest edition of The Good Food Guide.

Venues urged to 'ditch the fancy food' by new Good Pub Guide

06-Sep-2018 By James Beeson

Britain’s pubs are being told to “ditch the fancy food” and stick to “good, honest pub grub” by the latest issue of The Good Pub Guide.

Calorie labelling would incur ‘serious additional costs’ for businesses

05-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The introduction of “inflexible” mandatory calorie labelling could create a serious burden for hospitality business, according to a trade body.

How much time should you give diners to eat a meal?

31-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Getting the balance right between allowing diners enough time to eat and ensuring tables are turned over efficiently is tricky. Recent research from YouGov, however, shines a light on the correct direction.

Extreme weather to cause 5% rise in food prices

28-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

Prices of meat, vegetable and dairy products are set to rise by “at least” 5% in the coming months due to extreme weather in the UK this year, according to new research.