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One in two consumers think British food is better quality than imported after horsemeat scandal

25th Mar 2013 - 09:58

In addition, Mintel asked consumers about factors which would influence their buying choice in food and non-alcoholic drinks - British origin (34%) was the most important issue to shoppers - a figu

KFC named Britain’s Top Employer for second year in a row

25th Mar 2013 - 09:15

The awards recognise companies that have the highest standards and best employment practices, and KFC scored the maximum possible five stars in four out of the five of the awards categories: primary benefits, secondary benefits and working conditions, training and development and culture management.

Carbon Trust to launch calculator with CESA to cut emissions by 566,000 CO2e tonnes

22nd Mar 2013 - 12:22

The Lifecycle Carbon Calculator has been developed by the Carbon Trust in association with CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association. The work has been funded by DEFRA; the FCSI and CEDA h

Sweet chilli bacon comes out on top for caterers

21st Mar 2013 - 11:35

Midland Bacon, who supply via national brands such as Brakes, was one of four foodservice finalists to attend a special presentation luncheon in London on Monday, which also marked the official lau

Soil Association Organic Market Report reveals ‘areas of sales growth’

20th Mar 2013 - 10:57

Overall, the market has dipped by 1.5% as the UK continues through its most challenging economic downturn for many decades.

Street Kitchen founders Jun Tanaka and Mark Jankel open third site

20th Mar 2013 - 08:18

Following the success of their other locations at Broadgate Circle and Battersea, Tanaka and Jankel will be serving restaurant quality, seasonal food, from their trademark vintage Airstream for lunch and dinner throughout the week.

3M sponsors BSA Awards

19th Mar 2013 - 10:24

According to Marcus Whiteley, account manager, Water Group, 3Ms’ Purification Division, the BSA Awards are particularly important to 3M, as a water filtration manufacturer.

Price of cup of coffee hikes at Pret a Manger stores

15th Mar 2013 - 15:28

The company has put this increase down to its costs for key ingredients such as organic, milk and transport. A spokesperson for Pret commented on the move: "Over recent years the cost of what goes into our hot drinks has gone up, from the organic milk we use to the fuel to deliver the component parts. We do everything that we can to keep our prices stable, but to ensure we are able to continue to pay our suppliers a fair price we have had to increase our prices on this occasion.

The Caffé Culture Show & Lunch Business Magazine team up to offer one reader a stay at London’s Bermondsey Square Hotel

13th Mar 2013 - 12:36

The Caffè Culture Show (15-16 May 2013 Olympia, London) is the networking and business event, supporting every outlet with a specialist tea and coffee offering. Visitors will enjoy the benefits of live demonstrations, interactive tastings, free business advice and the opportunity to interact with over 230 suppliers.

Horsemeat scandal dents consumer confidence in food industry

13th Mar 2013 - 09:40

Consumer trust in the food industry has dropped by a quarter (24%), with 30% now buying less processed meat and a quarter (24%) buying fewer ready meals with meat in or choosing vegetarian options. Two thirds of people (68%) don’t think the Government has been giving enough attention to enforcing labelling laws, with half of consumers (50%) not confident ingredient information is accurate. 44% say they now look at ingredient labelling more on food containing meat, with 83% agreeing that country of origin labelling should be required on meat products.