Opinion

The latest opinion, from industry figures and the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Mar- 2020 -

4 March

10 predictions for the food industry in 2020

The 2010s saw a number of food trends which would define a decade. From the popularity of activated charcoal and kombucha signalling a renewed interest in health and wellness, to the rise of veganism, these new food trends allowed difficult conversations to enter the mainstream. 2020 shows no sign of…
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Dec- 2019 -

9 December

Transparency in the food supply chain

Creating transparency in the food supply chain is nothing new, but it has now become inevitable thanks to rapidly growing consumer pressure. Today, consumers want to know exactly where food products come from: 94% believe that transparency fosters brand loyalty, 81% are willing to try a brand’s entire portfolio of…
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Nov- 2019 -

29 November

Where have all the chefs gone?

Atalian Servest’s Chef Director Chris Ince, who has been in the catering sector since the early 90s, shares his thoughts on where chefs have gone and how we might retain staff. Catering is facing fiercer competition for new recruits than ever before. Despite the new NVQ system in colleges, significant…
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Aug- 2019 -

6 August

Could non-alcoholic pubs ever catch on in the UK?

It goes without saying that Brits love a drink. People in the UK get drunk more than anywhere else in the world, according to a study released by Global Drug Survey (GDS) in May of this year, with respondents saying that, on average, they got drunk 33 times in the…
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1 August

Who now thinks Byron was worth £100m?

There was a time when Byron was all the rage. Perhaps the earliest successful British recreation of the exploding American ‘posh burger’ trend, it struck a chord with affluent London millennials and quickly became a posterchild for high-growth restaurant businesses in the fast-casual segment. Founded by Tom Byng in 2007…
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Jul- 2019 -

12 July

Sugar tax review would be sweet news for catering trade

The sugar tax has hit the headlines again as the Conservative Party leadership race heats-up. Boris Johnson is pledging to review and halt the soft drinks industry levy, while before pulling out Matt Hancock made plans to extend the tax to include more items such as milk-based drinks. In the…
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1 July

We must change our attitude to mental health in the professional kitchen

“Being a part of the hospitality industry is a privilege, one that I am grateful for every day. My job is my passion – not only do I love the food, I also love the challenge of working with my hands and the buzz of engaging with people. “These aspects…
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Mar- 2019 -

28 March

Fish and chip shop innovation

2019 is turning out to be quite the year for the Elite Fish and Chip Company; it became the only business to be featured in The Book of Amazing People, its Sleaford restaurant became one of the first in Lincolnshire to be presented with the Healthier Options Award – and…
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26 March

The Chinese smartphone upstarts taking on Apple and Samsung

Dropcap the popularization of the “ideal measure” has led to advice such as “Increase font size for large screens and reduce font size for small screens.” While a good measure does improve the reading experience, it’s only one rule for good typography. Another rule is to maintain a comfortable font…
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25 March

Presidential Train Now Available For Jakartans Traveling To Bandung

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