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Inside kitchens: equipment for frying

From inefficient oil filtering and unhealthy contaminants to personnel hazards and responsible oil disposal, plenty of concerns confront caterers buying and using deep-fat fryers. Bruce Whitehall asks suppliers for their views on the best options for improved frying management
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

All the best to Jim Walker

I'd like to wish Jim Walker all the best for the future, after reading that he has left his position as chief executive of Rentokil Initial's catering division (Caterer, 26 October, page 8).
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Park Plaza to open two art'otel properties... and other international news

world newsEssential news from around the world, including: Hyatt Place adds three more US properties; Chief exec of International Tourist Organisation jailed; McDonald's set to boosts its corporate restaurants; Berlin to draft anti-smoking law
Posted: 08 November 2006 | 10:37

Children's food campaigners complain about manly burger ad

Burger KingThe Children's Food Campaign, Sustain has complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about Burger King's new TV advert for its XL Double Whopper.
Posted: 07 November 2006 | 09:46

Mark Fuller takes over famous Notting Hill chippie

fish and chipsRestaurateur Mark Fuller has acquired historic fish and chip restaurant Geale's in London’s Notting Hill, Caterer can reveal.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 08:30

KFC to ban trans fats from products next year

KFC bucketFast-food giant KFC is expected to announce the removal of cholesterol raising trans-fatty acids from its products by April next year, later today.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 12:21

Hamburger Union to open sixth site in London

Hamburger Union, Dean Street, LondonHamburger Union has announced plans to open its sixth London site just off Leicester Square.
Posted: 24 October 2006 | 17:12

Ritz Carlton to expand... and other International news

World newsEssential news from around the world, including: Wyndham rebrands its Timeshare; Golden Tulip in bed with Opodo; Yum focuses on China; Swissôtel to take over management of Efes hotel in Turkey
Posted: 23 October 2006 | 10:38

Magners

Irish cider's volume sales jump 264% after its first nationwide distribution.
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Gleneagles to get £18m development... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: School bans pupil from dining hall over contents of packed lunch; Creditors push for DTI investigation into collapsed Swallow hotels; Conran’s Cuban concept to go international; Chefs moving more into cooking science.
Posted: 16 October 2006 | 12:25

Swithenbank Food opens London depot

Steve Hall (l) and Richard O'Keefe (r)Swithenbank Foods, part of wholesale distributor 3663, has opened its first dedicated depot supplying fresh produce to London and the surrounding area.
Posted: 13 October 2006 | 16:41

Sodexho UK gets back

Sodexho UK is back in the black for the first time in three years despite falling school meals revenue.
Posted: 12 October 2006 | 00:00

Conservative MP Boris Johnson breaks ranks to attack Jamie Oliver’s school meals campaign

Jamie Oliver and school kidsA maverick Conservative MP has broken ranks with his party leadership and criticised Jamie Oliver’s school dinners campaign, claiming the pressure on children to eat healthy food is "too much".
Posted: 03 October 2006 | 14:06

Industry may have to fight 'plate tax'

burger and chipsIndustry figures and opposition MPs have hit out at proposals to introduce a new tax on restaurant and take-away meals to boost the coffers of local authorities.
Posted: 14 September 2006 | 14:35

Jamie Oliver criticises parents for kids' 'disgraceful' packed lunches

Jamie Oliver and school kidsJamie Oliver has called on the Government to take the lead in the battle against childhood obesity and give teachers the power to confiscate junk food at the school gates.
Posted: 08 September 2006 | 10:39

Healthy school snacks delayed by producers

girl eating appleSchools will be left with a shortage of healthy drink and snack options this month because manufacturers have not developed new products in time, industry figures have warned.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 14:49

Caterers will need VAT clarification

New rules for VAT on food sold by caterers will cause major confusion among contractors, legal experts have warned.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 14:48

Fast food is as dangerous as fast driving, warns RAC

Fast food offered in road-side service stations can be as dangerous to motorists as fast driving, the RAC breakdown service has warned.
Posted: 01 September 2006 | 12:11

Parents 'a threat' to healthy eating in schools

Parents and fast-food outlets pose the biggest threat to healthy eating in schools, experts have warned.
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Tourist attraction operators hit back over obesity slur

Tourist attraction operators have responded angrily to claims from the Soil Association that their catering provision is fuelling childhood obesity.
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

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