Obesity
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The combi-oven is arguably the most versatile piece of kit in today's commercial kitchen. During the last 30 years it has evolved from simple manual models offering three cooking modes - convection, steam and a combination of the two - to multi-programme ovens using cutting edge technology.
Posted: 11 November 2011 | 15:46
Ashley Shaw, house manager at London's Westbury hotel in Mayfair, has scooped the Academy of Food and Wine Service's Dalmore Award for Excellence. Shaw received the Whyte & Mackay sponsored award, given to an outstanding personality in the UK hotel and catering industry.
Posted: 19 October 2011 | 14:37
It seems there are few aspects of modern life in which politicians and medical professionals are content not to meddle. But the hospitality sector must experience more than its fair share of interference. In this week alone, we have seen three debates over how much the Government should regulate areas directly affecting the industry.
Posted: 14 September 2011 | 10:24
Proposals to introduce a fat tax on unhealthy foods to address the UK's mounting obesity crisis have come under fire from industry figures and suppliers. Last week, a series of articles published in medical journal the Lancet predicted that over the next 20 years...
Posted: 01 September 2011 | 12:07
Calorie labelling on menus does little to deter customers from choosing more fattening options, research in New York has found. Only a minority of people, about one in six, pays attention to calorie information on menus when eating at fast-food outlets such as McDonald's or KFC...
Posted: 27 July 2011 | 11:53
This award recognises the company that has shown the greatest commitment and taken the most innovative steps towards developing food that meets the growing demand for healthier, nutritional eating. And in this, the Hesley Group has certainly proved itself.
Posted: 15 July 2011 | 16:31
Inaccurate or non-existent information is unhelpful at best, damaging at worst. Here are some other information providers that will make sure you and your staff are offering the best possible service
Posted: 17 June 2011 | 10:59
The Government is urging hospitality businesses to sign up to the pledges in the Responsibility Deal in order to aid its push to tackle obesity, or face legislation requiring nutritional commitments. Earl Howe, parliamentary under secretary of state at the Department of Health, said obesity cost the UK £16b a year.
Posted: 18 May 2011 | 17:40
An increasing number of chefs are being diagnosed with an allergy or food intolerance but how does this affect their work? Emily Manson reports
Posted: 09 May 2011 | 19:18
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Jamie Oliver launches new cheeses and Food Revolution truck and kitchens...
Posted: 14 March 2011 | 10:47
Calorie counts will appear on menus by September following a "responsibility deal" between the Food Network and the Department of Health. The agreement between the industry body responsible for encouraging healthy eating and the Government is one of three voluntary deals...
Posted: 22 February 2011 | 11:53
Would you sign up to a voluntary menu labelling scheme and should operators be tasked with taking responsibility for the health of the nation? According to a recent study, consumers are looking to restaurants, pubs and caterers to provide more information on the food they are eating when out of the home...
Posted: 04 February 2011 | 12:48
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: hotel guest starved to death after telling staff not to disturb him; West Dunbartonshire calls time on...
Posted: 01 November 2010 | 10:55
Catermasters has announced plans to introduce four new initiatives to strengthen its corporate social responsibility policy. The Leamington-based company will have a Fairtrade snack stand on each of its sites; work with clients to become more water-, gas- and electricity-efficient; and embrace sustainable farming.
Posted: 18 October 2010 | 14:48
A £250m futuristic hotel, which has been dubbed the "Spaceship" has been given the go-ahead by the City of London Corporation. The Will Alsop-designed building will have 251 bedrooms, a two-lane infinity rooftop swimming pool, and extensive banqueting facilities.
Posted: 02 August 2010 | 18:35
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: pub landlord jailed for defying smoking ban; Grosvenor House hotel tipped to become residential scheme for ultra-rich; Yo! Sushi looks to expand in Scotland; Rocco Forte Collection posts £35.8m annual loss...
Posted: 01 March 2010 | 10:23
A new 70-seat eaterie set to open in a Midlands stately home this spring is on the hunt for a brigade of chefs and kitchen assistants. The Granary Bar and Grill at Weston Park is looking for 11 staff.
Posted: 26 February 2010 | 14:55
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: pubs and hotels win court battle over music fees; Paramount private members’ club averts administration; US ‘breast-aurant’ chain Hooters up for sale for $250m; JD Wetherspoon backs move to Euro time zone...
Posted: 15 February 2010 | 10:17
Although there is no formal legal protection for overweight people, employers should be wary of other ways in which they can bring discrimination claims. James Hall examines the issues surrounding obesity in the workplace.
Posted: 05 February 2010 | 14:12
Story of the week: Spanish celebrity chef Ferran Adrià dominated the news this week with the announcement at Madrid Fusion that he is to close his three-Michelin-starred restaurant El Bulli for two years. Still on the theme of iconic chefs, French patissier-chocolatier Pierre Herme...
Posted: 29 January 2010 | 16:01
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