Compliance
Coverage focuses on the regulatory obligations and operational standards that UK hospitality businesses must meet, including food safety, health and hygiene, fire safety, allergen labelling, licensing, and employment law. Reporting provides guidance and updates to help restaurant operators, pub landlords, caterers, and managers maintain compliance, avoid penalties, and uphold best practice across their sites.
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Oct- 2019 -21 OctoberAdvice
Food businesses urged to embrace Natasha’s law
In two years’ time Natasha’s law will come into effect which means that food businesses will need to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods for direct sale (PPDS). Ben Gardner, CEO of food safety experts the Navitas Group, argues that businesses should act sooner rather than later to end…
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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberAdvice
Food safety management systems: much more than a tick in the box for your food hygiene rating
What came first on the road to the five star Food Hygiene Rating? The adherence to food safety and hygiene procedures, pest control and the general cleanliness of the premises and equipment? Or the implementation of a detailed and well-understood food safety management system? There’s a common misconception that an…
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6 SeptemberAdvice
How the catering industry can reduce costs by being more sustainable
As a thriving industry with revenues of £1.4bn, the UK catering industry is no stranger to ambition. Traditionally, labour management, inventory and ambience were top priorities for the industry due to the importance of preserving product quality and customer loyalty. However, times are changing and sustainability is now joining those…
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Aug- 2019 -21 AugustCatering Companies
Catercost acquired by the EF Group
Catering cloud-based service provider, The EF Group, has announced the acquisition of menu planning, nutrition and allergen management service provider Catercost. Through this acquisition, The EF Group which trades as e-foods, plans to expand its software platform to offer fully integrated menu planning, allergen compliance, purchasing and supply for all…
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Jul- 2019 -18 JulyRegulations & Policies
Benugo fined for selling alcohol to 15-year-old at Waterloo
The café and restaurant chain Benugo has been fined thousands of pounds after an employee sold a bottle of beer to a 15-year old during an undercover operation run by Lambeth Council. Benugo was fined £6,000 by Camberwell Green Magistrates Court and ordered to pay prosecution costs of £860 for…
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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneAdvice
Living the dream? Part two
In the first part of this article, I considered the changes in the pub market over the past 20 years and the need for a mutually beneficial partnership between pub owners and publicans rather than the traditional arm’s length landlord and tenant relationship. A successful tenant recognises the changing market…
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17 JuneAdvice
Food hygiene – why the right stock rotation strategy is vital
A business’ food hygiene rating is one of the main concerns for diners looking for somewhere to eat out – that’s according to the latest public survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)*. Achieving and displaying a good hygiene score is a commercial necessity for a food-serving venue or a…
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5 JuneAdvice
Living the dream?
I always dreamed of running a pub, greeting the regulars with a smile, a quip and their favourite tipple. After more than 30 years of handling debt recovery work for the licensed trade, I can see that the reality is very different. It is not an easy life. For many,…
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Feb- 2019 -14 FebruaryAdvice
Evolving employment laws – a stronger future for workers’ rights
Since 2010, the UK has experienced lower unemployment rates across every region, underpinned by a strong and innovative labour market that has seized on the opportunities offered by new technologies, emerging business models and changing ways of working. Existing employment law and policy framework has found a balance between flexibility…
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Nov- 2018 -16 NovemberGovernment
Almost 90% of pubs failed to stop children using gambling machines
Tests on a sample of pubs in England indicated almost 90% failed to prevent children accessing gaming machines meant for those over 18. The Gambling Commission worked with licensing authorities and local police to test compliance with laws in place to protect children from the risks gambling can pose. Children…
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