Foodservice News and Information
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Food printers unveiled at technology show
TWO 3D printers with the capability to print using chocolate or infused sugar, have been unveiled at the Consumer Electrics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The ‘food printers’ will be launched later this year and can create confectionery in… Read More
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‘Buy British to boost economy’ says Environment Secretary
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD buy British-grown fruit and vegetables to help boost the economy’. That is the message from the Environment Secretary Owen Paterson, who spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference this week. Paterson went on to highlight the fact that… Read More
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Only 17% of allergy sufferers and coeliacs trust waiting staff to give them accurate information
A WAKE-UP to the foodservice industry, many of whom are only just now getting to grips with the new regulations that, as from December 2014, will require them to be able to tell any customer who asks about any of… Read More
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Plastics recycling in Europe exceeds target
NEW RESEARCH from the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO) has revealed that the European plastics recycling rate reached 34.7% in 2012. All European Union member states, with the exception of Malta, reported plastics recycling rates… Read More
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Aramark to help customers become Healthy for Life
ARAMARK IS launching a major new health and wellbeing programme across the country to help its customers lead healthier lifestyles, meet consumer demand for healthier eating options and provide business benefits to its clients. … Read More
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Availability of food increases as countries’ dependence on food trade grows
SUFFICIENT FOOD is available for increasing numbers of people, but at the same time, the dependence of countries on international trade in foodstuffs has increased considerably in 40 years. The proportion of the population who get enough food (more than… Read More
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Elior launches new scheme for colleague health, nutrition and wellbeing
ELIOR HAS launched You and Life; a company-wide programme designed to encourage a culture of healthy eating and well-being among its 10,000+ employees and their customers. Recently launched to all senior and operational staff across the business via a… Read More
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Prince of Wales launches sustainability network for CFO’s
THE PRINCE OF Wales has launched a leadership network for CFOs from some of the leading businesses across Europe. Established by the The Prince of Wales’ Accounting for Sustainability Project the aim of the network is to embed environmental… Read More
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Sodexo sees some of its most senior female leaders gather in London to promote gender diversity
INFLUENTIAL UK media, business and political figures formed the panel on board Bateaux London’s mv Symphony to debate ‘The respective roles of business, society and Government in promoting gender equality’ in front of more than 100 people including 60 representatives… Read More
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Lords Grill Nando’s on food waste
NANDO’S, THE Sustainable Restaurant Association and its members, and the Groceries Code Adjudicator will be questioned by the House of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Energy tomorrow (Wednesday 18 December), as part of its ongoing investigation into… Read More