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Aviko launches bubble and squeak gratins

06-Apr-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Dutch potato specialist has launched British pub favourite bubble and squeak in potato gratin form.

Tanner brothers to open

04-Apr-2014 By Mark Wingett

High-profile chef James Tanner and brother Chris will open a pub restaurant later this spring near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Sustainability award in Footprint Awards 2014 open for nominations

04-Apr-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Nominations are now open for the ‘people’s choice’ sustainability award in the 2014 Footprint Community Vote.

Slug and Lettuce revamps food menu

31-Mar-2014 By Jo Bruce

Stonegate Pub Company brand Slug and Lettuce is launching a new menu on 2 April with a big focus on pulled pork.

Holland's Pies launches limited edition Pie Cosy

31-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Pie maker Holland’s Pies has come up with a quirky crocheted pie warmer.

Pubs cash in on St George's Day

31-Mar-2014 By Sheila McWattie

The PMA takes a look at some of the special events being planned by pubs

Young's and Anglian Country Inns take food award titles at Publican Awards 2014

31-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Pub groups Anglian Country Inns and Young’s Pub Company were victorious in the food categories at the Publican Awards 2014.

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Making the most of a pub roast

30-Mar-2014 By Jo Godden

With roast dinners topping the list of things we love most about Britain, it is an institution on a Sunday. What are venues doing right now to try and better Mum’s version, asks Jo Godden

Funnybones Foodservice launches hog hammers

30-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Hog hammers have been added to the selection available from Funnybones Foodservice, the American and Tex Mex foods specialists.

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Continental Quattro Stagioni releases World Cup themed olive oil

30-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Food and drink supplier Continental Quattro Stagioni (CQS) has launched a Colavita special edition World Cup extra virgin olive oil.

Growth in eating out sector highlights recruitment concerns

24-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Predictions of "real growth" in the foodservice market have prompted fears for the recruitment of good staff.

Pubs widen menu price range to attract consumers in poor economy

24-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Pub operators and other caterers have widened menu price ranges in a response to the economic downturn.

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Hot dogs spread across pub menus

23-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit looks at the infiltration of American favourite the hot dog onto British pub menus

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Lotus Bakeries unveils revamped Biscoff packaging

23-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Lotus Bakeries has introduced new branding for its Lotus Biscoff product.

Ex-White Horse Parsons Green manager to open second pub

17-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Dan Fox, ex-general manager of Mitchells & Butler’s (M&B) famous White Horse pub in Parsons Green, west London has taken on his second pub.

Flaming Grill invites customers to take Trash Can Challenge

17-Mar-2014 By Jo Bruce

Spirit Pub Company has launched a new menu for its Flaming Grill pubs featuring a dish served in a trash can lid.

New food body for Scotland to replace Food Standards Agency

14-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The Bill for a new food body for Scotland has begun its passage through Parliament.

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Seven ways to boost pizza sales at your pub

14-Mar-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Sheila McWattie looks at seven ways to get popular pizza onto pub menus.

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Destiny Foods launches Tea Time Selection Boxes

14-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Destiny Foods has launched two Tea Time selection boxes in time for summer.

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Chapman's launches tarts and tartlets

14-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Chapman’s Seafoods has launched a range of seafood tarlets and open tarts.

Customers look for pubs to provide more 'food occasions'

13-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

More than half (54%) of pub customers would visit a pub more often if it provided additional food occasions, and 20% would stay longer, new research from him! suggests.