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The latest industry news 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 -11 June
Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2018 announces winners
The winners of the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2018 have been announced at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) during a ceremony hosted by Simon Rimmer. The awards gave special recognition to Isle of Harris Gin as the Product of the Year, Border Biscuits as the Business of…
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11 June
Jeremy Corbyn to clamp down on sexual harassment and employers taking tips
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has made a pledge to make easier for victims of sexual harassment in the hospitality sector to take their companies to an employment tribunal. Corbyn will also look to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements against victims of sexual assaults and make it compulsory for companies…
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11 June
Tesco and Sainsbury’s vegetarian products found to contain meat
Tests carried out by The Daily Telegraph have found vegetarian meals from Tesco and Sainsbury to contain traces of meat. Following the research the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to conduct an investigation into the products, one of which passed an independent test by the Vegetarian Society. The products in…
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8 June
Glasgow restaurant blaze sees residents evacuated
Old Salty’s on Byres Road in Glasgow was engulfed in smoke at 8:42am this morning. All of the first and second floor flats were evacuated as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service treated two people for “minor smoke inhalation”. Fire at Old Salty’s on the byres road. pic.twitter.com/igxrYRMQIp — Jamie…
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8 June
Pub still preferred place for Brits to watch England in World Cup
Research into consumers’ habits towards the World Cup revealed that more than half of British adults plan to watch an England game at a pub, according to research conducted by pub retailer and brewer Greene King. The research, which surveyed nearly 1,000 Brits, showed that of those who will watch…
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8 June
Alex and Tanya Williams awarded Licensee of the Year 2018
Alex and Tanya Williams, owners of the Polgooth Inn pub in St. Austell, have been named Licensee of the Year 2018. The competition, sponsored by Sky, acknowledged the preparedness, knowledge and experience of Alex and Tanya in areas of business development, people and training and financial awareness during the final judging…
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8 June
Bidfood cuts sugar content in its ice cream
The sugar content in foodservice supplier Bidfood’s Everyday Favourites ice cream has been reduced by 23%, to fall in line with Public Health England’s (PHE) target to reduce the sugar content in nine food categories. The reduction in the four flavor ice creams helped Bidfoods achieve the 2020 target in…
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8 June
Chef Rob Roy Cameron and Tony Conigliaro to open new restaurant Gazelle
Drinks specialist Tony Conigliaro and international chef Rob Roy Cameron are set to open their new restaurant Gazelle at the Edwardian building in the heart of Mayfair. The restaurant, which can sit 48 guests on its first floor, is located at 48 Albemarle Street in Mayfair and will be officially…
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8 June
Anthony Bourdain found dead aged 61
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in Strasbourg where he was filming his series Parts Unknown for CNN. His death is suspected as suicide. A CNN statement said: “It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony…
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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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