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Caterers will have to give fair access to small and local producers across public sector contracts worth up to £2b a year from September, after the Government announced it was launching new Government Buying Standards (GBS)...
Posted: 01 July 2011 | 11:00
There are hopes that food inflation could ease after the price of corn took its biggest fall for 15 years yesterday. Prices fell 10% after the US Department of Agriculture said farmers were sowing large amounts of the crop...
Posted: 01 July 2011 | 10:19
Hospitality operators will have to work even harder to monitor food costs and wastage - as well as being more flexible with menu creation, as it emerged that an average basket of food for caterers has risen almost 6%.
Posted: 23 March 2011 | 10:15
Research by KPMG has struck a warning for hospitality operators that continue to discount in the wake of rising input costs. The accountancy firm...
Posted: 02 March 2011 | 12:23
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Heston Blumenthal pudding attracts eBay bids of up to £77; turkey tycoon Bernard Matthews dies; and more
Posted: 29 November 2010 | 12:03
Rising food costs has caused Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons to rethink its plans to increase the use of organic produce. Chef-patron Raymond Blanc explains.
Posted: 30 September 2010 | 11:40
To say 2008 was an eventful year for hospitality would be an understatement. Operators faced the meltdown of the economy, plummeting consumer spending and rising food prices, a high-profile row over tips broke out, while the "Aldi effect" was born.
Posted: 18 December 2008 | 07:00
Feeling beautiful, darlings? Then perhaps a role in event catering is for you if the latest story on Kitchen Rat is anything to go by.
Posted: 10 October 2008 | 17:08
Hospitality operators are still being hit by rising food prices despite a reported slowdown in global food inflation.
Posted: 23 September 2008 | 08:00
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Reuben brothers join shareholder revolt at Orient-Express; Workhouse diet makes a comeback in the credit crunch; Conservationists fight to save painted pub signs
Posted: 22 September 2008 | 10:44
Food inflation is coming to a slowdown after growing by nearly 14% over the last 12 months, research has found.
Posted: 22 September 2008 | 07:00
UK hotels are sourcing locally, renegotiating with suppliers and using cheaper cuts to combat rocketing food inflation, a Caterer investigation has found.
Posted: 27 August 2008 | 07:30
Food service and restaurant operators were hit by a near 10% in food costs in June with further price hikes still to come, research revealed today.
Posted: 29 July 2008 | 10:55
Compass Group, the world’s largest caterer, has delivered a strong third-quarter performance despite fears over the global economy and rampant food price inflation.
Posted: 29 July 2008 | 08:00
As consumers tighten their spending, limited-time offers give chains pricing flexibility and relevance.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 12:35
Price-pressured? Here are 30 chain-menu ideas priced below $5, $10, $15 or $20--and a few clues about the trends shaping the future.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 12:04
Food sales have jumped more than 5% at Mitchells & Butlers as the pub company continues to defy fears over slowing consumer spending due to the credit crunch.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 10:05
Fish price inflation created by the rising cost of diesel will force caterers and restaurateurs to change their menus one supplier has warned.
Posted: 24 July 2008 | 10:57
Enterprise Inns, Britain’s second largest pub company, has spent £3.5m providing rent reductions and discounts for licensees struggling in the current climate.
Posted: 22 July 2008 | 10:30
Delivery firm Domino’s Pizza has made a strong start to the year as consumers look to cut costs by ordering takeaways rather than eating out.
Posted: 21 July 2008 | 14:00
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