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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.
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
Is it time for your business to use a mobile team app?
The right mobile collaboration apps (also known as digital internal communication platforms) can deliver a wide range of benefits for any catering and hospitality company. Better internal communications creates employees who are more engaged, productive, happier, and more likely to stay with their employer. A team app should be a…
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16 April
Could businesses be losing out if they aren’t dog friendly?
Across the UK, the appearance of dogs in bars, cafes and restaurants is increasing significantly in the recent years, to the point that establishments have begun to host dog birthday parties in their bars. There is also dedicated cafes for dogs and cats, despite the stubborn traditionalists who are against…
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15 April
How the right warehouse automation system can improve operations
Warehouse automation systems are a significant investment for food and beverage companies but investment in the right system will futureproof a business, driving efficiency, maximising output and cutting operational costs. Before making the change to Lightspeed Automation’s Xpress and FastTrack systems, Express used a predominantly paper-based warehouse system that limited…
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12 April
How to keep fruit from spoiling this summer
Spring has finally sprung, and it won’t be too long before Britain bathes in sweltering summer heatwaves – if the past few years are anything to go by! In fact, last year the UK experienced one of the hottest heatwaves on record as temperatures soared well above 30C, which resulted…
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11 April
Recruitment in the catering industry
When asked in a recent survey, only one third of employees from the catering industry said that they chose their job based on having a passion for food. But, what makes this industry an attractive one to work in and what is recruitment currently like in the sector? Is there…
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10 April
What to look out for when choosing a catering maintenance contract
In a busy kitchen you can’t afford to have faulty equipment. So, keeping things running smoothly is a priority for any business. A catering maintenance contract is designed to provide that peace of mind that if the worst was to happen you could get back up and running. With so…
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8 April
From food waste to design: how to make your kitchen greener
For anyone who is interested in the future of our planet, being environmentally friendly is an important factor to how we live our lives. They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so when it comes to making your business’ home ‘greener’, the kitchen is a great…
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5 April
Sustainability is more important than ever in catering industry
It’s easy to make the ethical case for encouraging ourselves and others to eat more sustainably. What we grow, eat, and throw away has an impact on the environment, our health and well-being. Over recent years, there has been an increasing interest in eating sustainable diets at home and in…
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4 April
Five ways to keep employees happy
As an employer, it is crucial that you keep your employees happy within the workplace. You may not have considered this before, but it is an hugely important part of your role; after all, unhappy employees are not productive, they don’t go the extra mile, and they don’t offer a…
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3 April
Boost sales by a simple email?
One of the most cost-effective ways of marketing your offers and services to customers is to email your database, but how do you ensure you actually implement a campaign that works, rather than one that gets ignored? Well, as they always say, trial and error is one of the best…
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