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Australian beef and lamb are redefining the UK culinary scene

16 November 2023 by

A quality grading system ensures that chefs know what they are getting when they cook Australian beef and lamb, with the best being a match for any quality import

Products

The suppliers reinventing the market for meatless products

25 October 2023 by

Britain’s national press turned on vegan food in 2023: “Has the vegan bubble burst?” The Guardian asked in May; “Expensive, over-processed and flavourless: why we’ve fallen out of love with vegan products,” wrote The i in June; “Has fake meat[...]

Sourcing ethical products will win over eco-conscious customers Business

Sourcing ethical products will win over eco-conscious customers

19 October 2023 by
Kitchen couture for chefs Products

Kitchen couture for chefs

27 September 2023 by
World food is a way to appeal to customers Products

World food is a way to appeal to customers

12 September 2023 by
Liquid assets: free-from sauces as good as the originals Products

Liquid assets: free-from sauces as good as the originals

17 August 2023 by

More uses for mighty mayo Chef

More uses for mighty mayo

28 July 2023 by

Mayonnaise is more than a condiment – it’s a versatile ingredient. Will Hawkes attends the Heinz[...]

Bake it til you make it: little luxuries in pâtisserie Products

Bake it til you make it: little luxuries in pâtisserie

05 July 2023 by

Affordable luxuries, such as high-end baked goods, are in demand as customers treat themselves in hard[...]

Introduce children to hospitality with bite-sized versions of adult meals Products

Introduce children to hospitality with bite-sized versions of adult meals

28 June 2023 by

Kids and parents are turning the children’s menu down in favour of ‘adult’ food in smaller[...]

Why is salt beef so popular? Food & Drink

Why is salt beef so popular?

27 April 2023 by

Though salt beef is traditionally made from a cheap cut of meat, customers are hankering for[...]

Products

Hot honey is the hottest sauce on the market

Diners are increasingly turning up the heat on their meals with the addition of spicy sauces. Here's what’s hot right now"

05 April 2023 by
How to make waves with your seafood menu Products

How to make waves with your seafood menu

08 March 2023
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Going with the flow when it comes to diner demand is getting harder for seafood-selling operators. Will Hawkes discovers how to put fish on the dish despite the price crunch

Meet the new cod on the block Products

Meet the new cod on the block

10 February 2023
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Getting ahead in fish and chips means offering something different – whether that’s curried fish served in naan bread or super-crunchy chips with Louisiana seasoning. Will Hawkes gets some fry-day inspiration

World cuisines can inspire vegan cooking Products

World cuisines can inspire vegan cooking

16 December 2022 by

World food can be great inspiration for vegan cooking, providing plant-based dishes without sacrificing flavour. Here[...]

Whip up a frenzy with flavourful soft serve ice cream Products

Whip up a frenzy with flavourful soft serve ice cream

29 November 2022 by

This year has seen a flavour explosion in the world of soft-serve ice cream. Find out[...]

Topped baked goods are on the rise Products

Topped baked goods are on the rise

19 July 2022 by

From doughnuts to buns, choux and pastries, there’s huge demand for pâtisserie with toppings galore

Make the most of trends in meat and poultry Products

Make the most of trends in meat and poultry

20 April 2022 by

The future of fast food is properly produced meat, left to mature naturally, and then spiced[...]

Products

Fish and chips have gone upmarket for customers' chippy teas

Customers are casting their nets wider when it comes to a chippy tea, with lobster and moules mariniere taking their place alongside, well, plaice. Will Hawkes looks at upmarket fish and chip shops across the country"

04 February 2022 by
Curd is the word: fine cheeses for cooking and eating Products

Curd is the word: fine cheeses for cooking and eating

15 October 2021
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The UK is stuffed with a huge range of cheeses, from Ogleshield to Summerfield, so match your customers’ taste for quality dairy with the very best you can afford, says Will Hawkes

All I want for Christmas is... a working supply chain Business

All I want for Christmas is... a working supply chain

14 October 2021
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A lack of anything from CO2 to Christmas trees is instilling pre-seasonal panic, so how will businesses cope? Will Hawkes reports.

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