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The latest comment and 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 -

2 March

Health and Wellbeing – whose responsibility is it anyway?

The idea of trust between chefs and customers has been fundamental to my thinking since I started cooking over 25 years ago and is still uppermost in my mind with every dish I send out. The key pillars of this contract are that first and foremost it is safe to…
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Feb- 2020 -

28 February

Coronavirus sends ripples through markets, governments, companies and the public

Apologies for the repetition, but the new coronavirus is causing such a serious global reaction today it would be silly to focus on other things, so here are four key stories about what looks to be developing into a full blown international crisis. The FTSE 100 has lost nearly £200…
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28 February

Creating a sustainable journey from field to fork

For many, sustainability, plastic reduction and the journey of fresh produce from field to fork, are areas that spark questions. With increased pressure on chefs, licensees and caterers to reduce the amount of plastic in the supply chain and cut down on food waste, it is important to consider what…
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27 February

Pros and cons of setting up a BBQ catering business

BBQ catering is everywhere these days. From small family gatherings to international corporate events, summer weddings to large festivals, everyone loves freshly grilled food al fresco. Catering companies are responding by wowing potential customers with an array of innovative, customisable menus that range from simple hand held barbecues to fully…
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27 February

Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all

Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media…
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25 February

Chlorinated chicken ain’t the way

The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free trade agreement that might be struck by the end of this year. It taps into one of the most symbolic arguments made during the last three years by those who…
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24 February

Global stocks react badly to coronavirus update

It looks like efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak have not been entirely successful, and stock markets around the world are now beginning to react more profoundly than before. The FTSE 100 was down almost 3.3% at the time of writing, from 7,403 points to 7,159. For those not familiar…
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21 February

Barclays as Big Brother, storms batter insurance companies, Redcar steels itself for renewal

The TUC says Barclays’ surveillance of its employees is ‘dystopian’ after it was revealed the bank uses software to monitor how long employees spend at their desks and issues warnings if they are away for too long. Bosses have been running a test of the system in the London office…
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20 February

Boeing’s tanks fuel new concerns, house prices on the up, Lloyds in the doldrums, hazardous chemicals a pest in poorer countries

Boeing’s faulty plane woes have worsened after ‘foreign object debris’ (FOD) was found in the fuel tanks of two ground 737 Max aircraft – that’s the model that has had two fatal crashes and become the subject of Congressional investigation in the United States. The manufacturer had to ground the…
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19 February

Inflation jumps, physical money nearing the end, immigration to prioritise skills, £150m film studio to launch

Inflation has reached its highest rate in six months, at 1.8%, after the price of fuel and energy rose over the course of the last year. The consumer prices index (CPI) which measures the rate by monitoring the price of consumer goods, was expected to come in at 1.6%, so…
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