Industry News

Importing foie gras could be banned after Brexit according to farming minister

Foie gras imports to the UK could be banned after Brexit, according to a Conservative MP. Production in the UK has been banned since 2002, however over 100 tonnes were [...]

June 15, 2018

Takeaways target by the Mayor of London in London food strategy

The Mayor of London will consult on a wide-ranging new food strategy for London which includes restrictions on hot food takeaways opening near schools. The draft London food [...]

June 13, 2018

Lancing College Pupils Try Home-Grown Salad From New Hydroponic Farm

Lancing College has recently taken delivery of the new GrowModule365, a portable hydroponic growing system, which will allow the College Catering team to grow their own [...]

May 24, 2018

Plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds to be banned by 2019

The UK Government has announced the end to the sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds to help meet 25 Year Environment Plan ambition to [...]

May 9, 2018

Benares to introduce brand new plant-based street food menu

To celebrate the arrival of the warmer weather, Atul Kochhar’s Michelin-starred Indian restaurant and bar, Benares in Mayfair, will launch a unique plant-based [...]

March 20, 2018

Wasabi secures £30m from HSBC to support London expansion plans

Japanese sushi and bento restaurant chain, Wasabi has secured a £30 million Revolving Credit Facility from HSBC to support its ambitious 2018/19 expansion plans. Part of the [...]

March 12, 2018

Restaurant chain Prezzo to close a third of its UK branches

Italian restaurant chain Prezzo is expected to close as many as 100 outlets as part of a restructuring, putting up to 1,500 jobs under threat. The move will also see [...]

March 2, 2018

Leading industry figures celebrate fifty years of The Restaurant Association

The 50th anniversary of The Restaurant Association was marked by one of the UK hospitality sector’s premier annual fundraising events at The Savoy, London. Attended by some [...]

March 1, 2018

Jamie Oliver’s London Barbecoa steakhouses go into administration

Jamie Oliver’s upmarket Barbecoa steakhouses in London have crashed into administration, including the groups Piccadilly site which 80 staff members losing their [...]

February 21, 2018

Two meat producers issue recalls following unannounced FSA inspections

Two meat companies have voluntarily recalled products after unannounced inspections by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) unearthed concerns over the companies’ [...]

February 12, 2018