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Receive a free copy of Michelin-starred Tom Aikens's new book, Fish, now!

Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens’s new book, Fish, illustrates his passion for the subject. Having spent time with fishermen around the globe, this book, with over 200 seasonal and simple ideas for cooking seafood, provides an insight into the state of the fishing industry and questions what the future holds for it.
Posted: 06 November 2008 | 16:57

Sea Fish defends farmed fish as sustainable solution

FishThe Sea Fish Industry Authority has questioned a report by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) which warns that using farmed fish does not guarantee sustainability.
Posted: 20 October 2008 | 15:27

CSR policies must impact the bottom line

organic vegetablesCorporate social responsibility (CSR) polices that do not address specific business needs are pointless, hospitality operators have been warned.
Posted: 14 October 2008 | 10:26

Ethical brew still has to taste good

Elaine HigginsonFirst Choice's triple-certified coffee conforms to Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and organic principles, but the flavour has to measure up, too
Posted: 09 October 2008 | 00:00

The good fish guide - a sustainable guide

"Don't use cod", "only serve sardines from the Atlantic over the winter months" - when it comes to buying fish for your restaurant the edicts fly around. With so much concern over preserving stocks and not harming the environment, it's hard to know what to buy - so here's an easy-to-use guide to sea fish, showing the most sustainable options and those that are less so. Tom Vaughan reports
Posted: 09 October 2008 | 00:00

Starbucks wasted water row ignites debate

Starbucks logoThe recent hefty criticism of Starbucks for allegedly wasting millions of gallons of water through a policy of leaving its taps running, has brought to light beverage-trade issues which the daily press would not have known about.
Posted: 08 October 2008 | 14:27

Gate meets plate

Gate meets plateFarmers and chefs don't normally talk very much. But with the cost of food rising, and many people saying local sourcing isn't feasible, now is surely the time for conversation. Ahead of British Food Fortnight, Caterer put some of the top UK producers and major hotel chefs together in the same room. Tom Vaughan reports
Posted: 18 September 2008 | 00:00

Tom Aikens forced to close fish and chip restaurant

Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens has been forced to close his eco-friendly fish and chips restaurant Tom’s Place in Chelsea just six months after opening.
Posted: 29 August 2008 | 10:37

Loch Fyne report calls for operators to source sustainable seafood

fishRestaurateurs have backed a report from fish restaurant chain Loch Fyne, which calls on operators to be more responsible and to source sustainable seafood.
Posted: 02 June 2008 | 17:31

Setting a competitive business edge

How do you create a competitive edge that keeps your business ahead of your rivals? Humayun Hussain finds out
Posted: 20 March 2008 | 00:05

Cateys Sponsor's Opinion: Matt Johnson

Listen to your staff and help make the supply chain environmentally sustainable.
Posted: 20 March 2008 | 00:05

My life in hospitality: Jamie Grainger-Smith

Jamie Grainger-Smith is general manager of eco-friendly restaurants Acorn House and Water House
Posted: 20 March 2008 | 00:05

Westminster Council to crack down on illegal caviar traders

caviarWestminster Council has announced a crackdown on the illegal caviar traders that are forcing sturgeon and paddlefish to the brink of extinction.
Posted: 12 March 2008 | 12:00

Sustainable and organic cod supplier No Catch goes into administration

No Catch organic codNo Catch, the UK’s only fully sustainable and organic cod supplier, has collapsed into administration after its management failed to keep the company afloat.
Posted: 22 February 2008 | 12:29

Video interview with Tom Aikens on his new eco-friendly restaurant 

Video interview with Tom Aikens on his new eco-friendly restaurantTom Aikens’ eco-friendly fish and chip restaurant, Tom’s Place, opened last week.
Posted: 12 February 2008 | 13:50

Eco-friendly restaurant the Waterhouse opens

The Waterhouse restaurantEco-friendly restaurateurs Arthur Potts Dawson and Jamie Grainger-Smith have opened their second site, the Waterhouse in east London, today.
Posted: 11 February 2008 | 15:34

Sustainable fish recipes

It's no big secret that our fish stocks need preserving, and to showcase the variety available in our waters Tom Vaughan asked each of three chefs committed to using sustainable fish to suggest three recipes
Posted: 07 February 2008 | 00:00

FSA to review fish advice to address sustainability

fishThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) is planning to review its advice on eating fish to address growing concern about the sustainability of certain fish stocks.
Posted: 06 February 2008 | 13:00

New Tom Aikens restaurant opens on Wednesday

Tom AikensMichelin-starred chef Tom Aikens’ eagerly anticipated eco-friendly fish and chips restaurant, Tom’s Place, will open this Wednesday (6 February).
Posted: 05 February 2008 | 07:00

Hospitality operators are ignoring sustainability issues

applesHigh-street hospitality operators are “way off the pace” compared to food retailers on promoting ethics and sustainability, experts have warned.
Posted: 31 January 2008 | 14:38

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23rd November 2008