Regulations & Policies

Feb- 2019 -

1 February

British fish shops found ‘selling endangered species of shark’

A new study has found that British fish and chip shops have been “selling endangered species of shark”. The research by the University of Exeter, found that the majority of fish sold under generic names such as rock eel, rock salmon and huss, turned out to be spiny dogfish, an…

Jan- 2019 -

25 January

La Suquet reinstated into Michelin guide without chef’s consent

French restaurant, Le Suquet has been reinstated into the Michelin guide without the consent of its head chef Sebastien Bras. The restaurant was publically removed from the listings in 2017 after Bras said being in the guide caused “huge pressure” due to visits from inspectors. At the time Michelin agreed…

9 January

Atalian Servest Food Co commits to reducing single-use plastics

Atalian Servest Group’s specialist B&I catering division, Angel Hill Food Co has committed to removing single-use plastics, starting the initiative at two of its largest sites. The global facilities management specialist is aiming to remove all single-use plastic disposables from its operation across central government estate contracts. To achieve this,…

4 January

Man ordered to demolish ‘secret’ garden pub

A Kidderminster man has been ordered to demolish his “secret” pub located in his garden after inspectors claimed it was “not being used for personal use” and that alcohol had been sold on the premises without a licence. Carl Roberts, 49, had spent £6,000 on The Dick Inn, installing pub…

Dec- 2018 -

21 December

Chinese restaurant owner’s £1m tax fraud goes to pot

A Chinese restaurant owner, who stole more than £1m in tax by claiming his business “made pottery” and had a “tiny turnover”, has been jailed for three years. Chin Seong Lam, 60, from Barnet, north London, owned outlets at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich and at Gun Wharf Quays…

4 December

Food prices could rise 10% post-Brexit according to Bank governor

Food prices could rise by 10% following an “extreme” Brexit, according to Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Carney said that a softer Brexit would still see food prices rise by around 6% with Bank of England colleague Jon Cunliffe saying that the UK imports about half of its food…

Nov- 2018 -

29 November

Gove meets with restaurant chains over labelling law change

Environment secretary Michael Gove has met with allergy groups and food businesses, including Pret A Manger to discuss his commitment to change the law around allergen labelling. On Monday, Gove and food minister David Rutley held a roundtable meeting with allergy groups, specialists and industry stakeholders to discuss options for…

29 November

Frankie and Benny’s offers free meal to diners who hand in mobile phone

Frankie and Benny’s has announced a new ‘No Phone Zone’ promotion, which will see a free meal offered to diners who hand in their phone before eating. Staff at the chain will “encourage” diners to put their phones in a special box before being seated. The promotion comes after research…

27 November

Carlsberg pollution leads to restorative charity donations

Carlsberg has paid £120,000 to environmental charities as part of an Enforcement Undertaking (EU), following two pollution incidents in the River Nene, in Northampton. The EU was offered to the Environment Agency after the company admitted causing two similar diesel pollution incidents in the River Nene in July and October…

26 November

McDonald’s next to be warned over ‘primary school’ McFlurry ad

McDonald’s has been the latest fast food chain warned by the ASA after advertising its ice creams near a primary school. A complainant said they felt the adverts for McFlurries and frappes were placed close to a primary school and nursery, and challenged whether the ads were for products that…