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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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Aug- 2018 -20 August
HFSS food ads – key takeaways from the ASA’s latest rulings
The ASA has had a positive flurry of activity on high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) food ads, delivering rulings in no less than four cases on 8 August. We look at the key “takeaways” for brands to consider when developing ads for these types of products. Kellogg’s Coco Pops…
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17 August
Raising the bar – an innovative way to meet demand for more flavours
The casual dining crunch has hit restaurants hard this year. A recent report from market insights company MCA shows growth in eating out is at its lowest level in five years. This is causing some restaurant chains to either restructure to stay afloat or call in the administrators. In contrast,…
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16 August
The evolution and future of vegan and vegetarianism
Veganism and vegetarianism have both been taking the UK food and restaurant markets by storm. Partly attributed to an increased awareness and concern for animal welfare, this plant-based movement is also tied to health and fitness trends. Many of us are fully aware of the impact, on both our bodies,…
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15 August
Boozer or bust
During a World Cup of dizzy highs and gut-wrenching lows, the British public de-camped from their homes and places of work to our most iconic of locations: the bar, the local, the boozer and, more and more frequently, the gastropub. These are no longer the sole dominion of pork scratchings…
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14 August
Opportunity: Create the ultimate landing page
As the first online impression of your business, your company’s landing page is equally as important as giving customers a warm welcome as they enter your presentable premises. Fat Media, a specialist in digital marketing for the hospitality and catering sector, explains how you can make the most of your…
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13 August
Equity funding: Getting your F&B business investor ready
Private equity firms are continuing to invest heavily in the F&B sector as consumer passion for health and wellness helps fuel the drive. With competition high among investors, there’s an increasing appetite for earlier stage F&B businesses; the sector’s shift towards outsourcing has also helped to de-risk F&B business in…
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10 August
The rise of veganism
Veganism is sweeping the globe as the biggest trend of this year, but what’s the history behind the world’s most rapidly evolving lifestyle choice? At a glance, it may seem like a fad, but if you scratch the surface, it’s a way of life that has been steadily increasing in…
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9 August
The changing appetite for bread
As a nation, there’s no doubt we love bread. The UK bakery market is worth a staggering £3.6bn and is one of the largest markets in the food industry.Not only is bread an important source of fibre and carbohydrates, it’s also highly versatile, which explains why it has been an…
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8 August
Creating an outstanding outdoor dining experience
Creating a memorable experience in a restaurant or cafe can be quite the challenge as the market becomes increasingly saturated with competition in all corners. Making your hospitality space stand out has become an exciting challenge, with outdoor spaces now playing a critical role in customer dining. The fresh air…
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7 August
Is the demise of restaurant chains a good thing for local independents?
The Gaucho restaurant group is the latest in a list of chain restaurants to appoint administrators or announce restructuring and branch closures. The news, including the closure of their 22 Cau restaurants follows on from the restructuring of Jamie’s Italian, Prezzo, Café Rouge, Byron and Strada. In my home city…
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