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.
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Jun- 2018 -22 June
NGO puts pressure on PepsiCo following ‘weak’ palm oil policy announcement
The Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has described PepsiCo’s latest palm oil policy as a “dodge and cover”, and claimed it failed to “clean up” its supply chain. The global snack food company has faced international pressure over its continued use of palm oil which is connected to rainforest destruction, human…
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21 June
Chef Alexis Gauthier supports foie gras ban
Chef and restaurateur Alexis Gauthier whose restaurant, Gauthier Soho, used to serve 25kg of foie gras per day, has told Catering Today he is fully behind banning the substance on ethical grounds. When asked if he would support a ban on foie gras Gauthier replied “of course” saying its production…
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20 June
Deliveroo to host refugee chefs for Refugee Week
Deliveroo will host refugee chefs to bring the world’s dishes to Londoners for the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week from 18 to 24 June. The chefs, who have fled conflict and political upheaval from Syria, Yemen, Libya, Eritrea and Ivory Coast, are part of the community project and charity Welcome…
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20 June
Parliament launches inquiry into Deliveroo’s working conditions
The chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, Frank Field MP, has launched an inquiry into the working conditions and human rights of Deliveroo’s drivers. The High Court granted Field permission to proceed with judicial review on “limited grounds” on 18 June. He and parliamentary researcher Andrew Forsey have published…
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19 June
International director of the Michelin Guides departs for hotel role
The international director of the Michelin Guides since 2011, Michael Ellis, has announced he will leave the Michelin group on 14 September. He will join Dubai-based luxury hotel group Jumeirah in a newly created role as its chief culinary officer. During his time, Ellis led the Michelin Guide teams through…
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15 June
Gather & Gather face legal action after meal leaves father fighting for life
A father was left fighting for his life after contracting a rare nerve disease from eating a chicken liver parfait at an awards dinner, served by contract caterers Gather & Gather. The disease resulted in Philip Earlam being admitted to hospital without the use of his limbs, speech and ability…
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14 June
Cafe that offers food and drink for both dogs and humans opened
A cafe has opened in Somerset that will allow dog and owner to eat side by side from their own separate menus. The cafe will offer dogs towels, blankets and water alongside a specialised canine menu, and mock alcoholic drinks for dogs called ‘Bottom Sniffer’ a dog beer and ‘Pawsecco’.…
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8 June
New pop-up bar and BBQ BRGR+BUBBLES opens for business
London’s newest pop-up bar and BBQ has opened its doors today (8 June) at Apex Temple Court Hotel. BRGR+BUBBLES will offer posh-dogs, tasty burgers, beers or bubbles, and ice cream from award-winning Jude’s Ice Cream Tricycle aiming to feature Britain’s natural-tasting ingredients. The pop-up bar and BBQ will be open seven…
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4 June
Tesco, Nisa and Aldi branded products recalled after ‘small pieces of metal wire’ found
Own-brand products made for Tesco, Nisa and Aldi by the Addo Food Group are to be recalled after “small pieces of metal wire” were found. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) found potentially contaminated products include sausage rolls, pasties, pastry pies and slices. The recalled items all have expiry dates between…
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May- 2018 -30 May
MPs consider banning cartoons from junk food adverts
MPs have called for a ban on the use of cartoon characters to advertise foods like McDonalds, KFC, and Burger King that are high in fat, sugar or salt. The ban would see the end of many historical characters such as Tony the Tiger, Ronald McDonald, the Milky Bar Kid,…
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