Farm labour shortage may hit food prices, warns Lynx Purchasing
The shortage of migrant labour facing UK farmers could hit both supplies and prices of seasonal fruit and vegetables this summer, warns buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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