In this issue, we look at contactless payment and online ordering; breakfast offerings and the increasing prevalence healthy eating options. We also preview Foodex 2021 and ask (and answer) some questions about variations in microbiology lab test results.

In this issue, our features cover meats, packaging and snacks, and we also learn more about the ‘digital sandwich’. As usual, there’s an opportunity to come up to speed with all the Sammies Awards latest, and as the sector makes plans to re-open, we also share some operator insight on ‘lessons learned’ during the past eventful year.

Looking to diversify your menu? The Chilli Non-Carne Chocolate Tortilla Bowl is a twist on a popular recipe that everyone will enjoy.

This BLT takes Dawn Farms’ perfect crispy bacon and delicious ripe tomato and gives them an Italian twist with umami boosted sundried tomato bread and a light and fragrant basil mayo. These flavours help deepen and lift the salty savoury flavour of the bacon giving a multisensory experience.

What do you get if you cross a burrito and a burger? An incredible burgerrito!

Treat yourself to some mouthwatering crispy fish tacos

Our first issue of 2021, featuring articles on Listeria, Brexit, predicted food trends for 2021, as well as all you need to know about the Sammies Awards 2021, all alongside the usual industry news round-up and the latest from the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association.

If you're looking for a dip selection to delight the vegan connoisseur, look no further. This range of dips has been made with award-winning, deliciously creamy Oasis Vegan Mayo, which not only looks but tastes just like the real thing! A good all-rounder, ideal for mixing, spreading, dipping and drizzling, it's all about finding the ingredients worthy to go with it!