Food and Drink

The latest news and updates on food, from 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.

Sep- 2019 -

12 September

Government risk ‘watering down’ food regulations in pursuit of US trade deal

The UK could face the prospect of “watered-down” food regulations after Brexit with Parliament having little say, the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UK TPO) is warning. Analysis by legal experts at the University of Sussex-based group, warns that stringent regulation, which currently restricts some US food produce from UK supermarket…
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11 September

Deliveroo TV advert banned after being deemed ‘misleading’

A TV advert for food delivery service Deliveroo has been banned for suggesting the food delivery firm could deliver anywhere in the UK. The ad, aired in March, showed various scenes of people using the Deliveroo app and having food delivered to them, all in a variety of places and…
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6 September

‘Natasha’s law’ enacted in parliament

‘Natasha’s Law’ was enacted yesterday (5 September), which will require businesses to include full ingredients labelling on direct sale foods, and will go into force in October 2021. Following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, the teenager who died after suffering an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette, the…
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2 September

Deliveroo partners with the FA

Food delivery service Deliveroo has signed a multi-year deal with the Football Association (FA), becoming England’s first sleeve sponsor. The company logo will be worn on the training kit of all senior sides across men’s and women’s football, starting with Gareth Southgate’s squad for the forthcoming UEFA EURO 2020 qualifiers…
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Aug- 2019 -

8 August

Quality, company and desserts key for dining experience, study finds

New research from Speakeasy – creators of luxury, alcohol-infused ice cream – exploring what Brits are looking for when dining out, has found quality is still at the most important aspect of a “memorable dining experience”. The survey of 2,000 consumers found the top three considerations for a memorable meal…
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6 August

Dominos’ profits drop by 7.4% in H1

Pizza delivery company Domino’s has recorded a 7.4% drop in pre-tax profits for the first half of this year, ending 30 June. Underlying pre-tax profits fell to £42.3m, compared with £45.7m for the same period last year. Profits were impacted by “challenging” international performance, as international operating loss increased to…
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Jul- 2019 -

1 July

Supplier at centre of listeria outbreak goes into liquidation

The Good Food Chain, the company which was investigated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) following a recent listeria outbreak, has announced it has gone into liquidation and will cease trading. On Wednesday 26 June, the sandwich maker was found to not be the source of the outbreak and the…
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Jun- 2019 -

10 June

Listeria and pre-packed sandwiches link probed following deaths

Public Health England (PHE), The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Public Health Wales (PHW), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and a number of local authorities are investigating the source of listeria infections linked to pre-packed sandwiches. Six seriously ill hospital patients in England were found to be suffering…
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May- 2019 -

31 May

Sainsbury’s set to launch vegan butcher

Sainsbury’s has announced it is set to launch a pop-up vegan butcher on London’s Bethnal Green Road from 21 June to 23 June. The pop-up, launched for World Meat Free Week will feature over 20 plant-based products including the supermarket’s Shroomdogs. Sainsbury’s buyer, James Hamilton said: “Whilst we’re seeing a…
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28 May

Courtyard by Marriott appoints Anthony Quinn as head chef

Courtyard by Marriott, located near Luton Airport has announced it has appointed Anthony Quinn as its new head chef. Luton local, Quinn brings eight years of experience with him to the role at the hotel, having worked his way up from commis chef at Venue 360, to Sous Chef at…
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