Challenging plastics waste
April 29th, 2019A leading U.K. supermarket is introducing paper carrier bags at all of its checkouts. This initiative may save 1,300 tonnes of plastic a year.
The paper used is made from sustainably managed forests in Wales and each bag will carry up to 16kg. Each bag can be reused and ultimately recycled.
Challenging plastics waste
April 29th, 2019A suggestion to ensure provenance in our food is to use British products where possible, supporting local and countrywide economies. If we support our producers and farmers then we are also helping them to create export items for a future outside the EU.
Brexit and food chain considerations are driving this 2019 trend.
The uncertainty of Brexit and potential complexities in the food chain, what does this mean for U.K. food producers?
April 24th, 2019Experimentation with new cuts and kinds of meats is creating demand for new glazes, rubs and marinades.
Russian shashlik glaze flavoured with vinegar and pomegranate.
Texan BBQ complimenting barbecued pulled pork and brisket dishes using smoked paprika and chilli.
Sriracha and maple glaze combining ginger, garlic and savoury flavours with the heat of chilli.
Jalapeno and honey to create a sweet sticky burger or meatball with a blast of heat.
Katsu crumb as a new arrival on the back of the katsu curry popularity.
Glazes, rubs and marinades for 2019
April 11th, 2019A Channel 5 documentary has ranked the Britain’s favourite takeaway options. Chinese food was crowned the country’s favourite cuisine, followed by Indian food and then fish and chips. The UK’s beloved fish and chips came third, they have been a British staple for the past 150 years. Italian cuisine came fourth in the line-up, followed by American-inspired burgers. Sixth was chicken followed by the kebab in seventh. In seventh place is a night-out staple, the kebab, with the meaty dish managing to be be Dutch/German-style Turkish, Greek and Arab cuisine all at the same time.
Chinese food is voted the UK’s most popular takeaway followed by Indian and then fish and chips
April 8th, 2019Two million UK workers on minimum wages are now receiving a pay rise.
Workers aged 25 and over on the National Living Wage will receive £8.21 an hour from Monday, up from £7.83 – a 4.9% rise.
Pay rises also take effect for younger workers on minimum wages.
Women represent an estimated 60% of those who are benefitting from the rise in minimum wage rates. Workers in the hospitality and retail sectors are the most likely to be on the lowest pay, and nearly 200,000 of them will receive the pay rise.
Restaurants demand high levels of staffing in this highly competitive market with new restaurants opening every year creating new demands for skilled workers and, at the same time, reducing the ability of existing restaurants to increase prices if they are to maintain a competitive edge.
For restaurants and food providers to maintain their competitive position in this market, it’s vital to explore every opportunity for NPD partnerships, optimisation of portion size and control, achievement of margins and ensuring preparation requirements match kitchen skills and enhance productivity.
