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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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Sep- 2018 -4 September
What’s fresh in the bread scene
In recent years, health has become a key factor for bread purchasing, driven by consumers becoming more conscious of what actually goes into their favourite loaf and how certain ingredients and different types of carbohydrate affect their bodies. With the growing trend of plant-based diets and increasingly more people opting…
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3 September
Plastic packaging in the environment
Concerns with regard to the disposal of packaging waste together with a growing awareness of the volume of untreated waste have created a great deal of public debate and media attention. Without doubt, the packaging industry has been slow to respond to a problem that was highlighted by activists years…
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Aug- 2018 -31 August
What is the hospitality sector doing to deal with waste?
There has been a rising awareness in the amount of food that is wasted across the world, and most customers are unhappy to see such behaviour. With the responsibility of reducing food waste spotlighted on the hospitality sector in particular, it’s crucial that hotels and restaurants manage their food waste…
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30 August
How to prepare for seasonal demand
In the food service industry, proper planning is imperative, and the old adage ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ really rings true. By now, efforts to plan ahead for the upcoming post-summer and run-up-to-Christmas increase in demand should be well under way. Anticipating the seasonal change well in advance and…
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29 August
Employee engagement
Employee engagement is defined on Forbes as “the emotional commitment the employee has to the organisation and its goals.” Employee engagement is integral to running a business; if your staff have a high level of employee engagement you are going to have a strong work force. Many say that employee…
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28 August
How to successfully manage virtual teams in the catering industry
Today the catering industry employs over 2.3 million people, and this figure is predicted to rise by 2.5% by the end of 2019, according to data from IBISWorld. What’s more, by 2020 half of the UK workforce will work remotely according to estimates. In the catering industry this includes roles…
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24 August
The changing face of apprenticeships
In light of GCSE results day (23 August 2018), there will be many school leavers across the country deciding what their next steps will be. With university graduates racking up debts of £50k on average, and no guaranteed job to show for it, apprenticeships are growing in favour as an…
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23 August
Proposed government ban on wet wipes: Why catering outlets should act now
The war on plastics is raging on, and those working in catering establishments will no doubt be well aware of this consumer-driven movement that has forced so many changes within the industry. From the charge on plastic carrier bags to the banning of microbeads in beauty products, there is mounting…
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22 August
Get your daily fix: the latest coffee trends
Figures revealed earlier this year by the British Coffee Association show that Brits are drinking a staggering 95 million cups of coffee a day. This is an increase of 25 million from a decade ago, when the figure was 70 million each day. To help operators capitalise on this growing…
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21 August
Biophilic design in commercial interiors
In the hustle and bustle of contemporary life, we can sometimes feel a little detached from the natural world, with harsh corporate interiors dominating commercial spaces, thus limiting the ability to achieve a homely and comfortable ambience. Whilst sleek, sharp interiors can create a modern feel, more and more establishments…
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