The 2.5% figure marks the lowest point reached by the index since early last year, and this may be an indication that some of the inflationary pressures that have beset the industry in the last cou
The report unveiled new evidence surrounding childhood and adult obesity as well as further measures to combat the problem, including a challenge to the food industry to reduce calories in products
The package of measures includes:
* New evidence highlighting overweight or obese boys and girls consume up to 500 and 290 calories too many each day respectively
All those shortlisted will be invited to the awards night on April 5th at the Hilton Metropole in Edgware Road, London for a gala evening when the winners in each category will be announced.
HCL chef David Gower gave out a canapé breakfast selection of a spiced apple toddy, a natural yogurt, super food granola and a breakfast brioche with date and cinnamon butter.
The accreditation is the second highest mark available on the awards scheme which scores schools on their use of organic produce, ethical and environmentally friendly food, locally sourced ingredie
North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) would become the first local body in the UK to provide meals to vulnerable children every day of the year if it follows through with the idea.
It comes as consumers become more informed about the impact a meat-heavy diet can have on their health and the planet, and “increasing demand for meat-free dishes on menus out-of-home” as more than
Replacing O’Brien, who has headed up the company since 2013, is current chief financial officer, Ian Hamilton, who will take over from 1 April on an interim basis.
With the hope of enlightening students and educators to the “variety of careers available across the food chain, the routes to access them and the skills required by employers,” the competition wil