Horsemeat scandal: Whitbread confirms horsemeat in beef products
Whitbread, the pub restaurant group, has confirmed that traces of horsemeat have been found in selected beef burger and meat lasagne products.
Archives for February 15, 2013
Pubs minister to speak at BII annual lunch in May
Pubs minister Brandon Lewis is set to speak at the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) annual lunch in May.
The beer innovation imperative
This is a defining period for beer. It needs to fight for share of throat to resist the multiplicity of trends that currently threaten it. The good news? That our brewers and producers are clearly up for the battle, argues Phil Tate.
Outdoor seating: overcoming the complex application process
Any licensee who has applied for a pavement licence or temporary tables and chairs licence will no doubt be well aware of the often complicated process that is involved.
Horsemeat scandal: Brakes confirmed as supplier of Whitbread contaminated meat lasagne
Brakes, the major pub food supplier, is recalling a Brakes brand lasagne following news that traces of horsemeat DNA were found in products it supplied to Whitbread.
Horsemeat scandal: Pubs face prosecution for not putting checks on meat served to customers
A food standards expert has warned that businesses risk prosecution if they don’t have proper systems in place to trace the source of the meat they sell or serve to the public.
Sunday Brunch presenter and chef Simon Rimmer to launch new beer range
Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer has joined forces with Stockport-based brewery Robinsons to launch a range of beers especially brewed to match specific dishes.