Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food franchise, partnered with five UK mental health charities to launch a new wellbeing campaign to raise awareness and support for mental health. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), the brand used the annual initiative as a platform to drive positive change.
Crop’s Foods Ltd, Pacific West Foods Ltd and Farmyard Frozen Ltd were among the winners at the 35th annual British Frozen Food Awards, hosted on 15 June 2023 by the British Frozen Food Federation – celebrating quality, innovation and success of the past 12 months.
Research commissioned by Glebe Farm, the only farm in the UK growing and processing gluten-free oats, suggests the number of people conscious of their gut health is on the rise. Off the back of Coeliac UK Awareness Week [15-21 May], the company wants all consumers, including those with a medical need, to be provided with healthy living choices.
Sabert Corporation Europe has launched Snap2Go, a fully recyclable solution for chilled meals and food-to-go outlets.
On its 25th anniversary, a new and enhanced British Lion Code of Practice has been launched. Version 8 of the Lion Code incorporates the latest scientific and veterinary advice, as well as industry expertise, to ensure British Lion eggs continue to be produced to the highest standards of food safety.
Subway® have revealed a new Series menu – a collection of 15 all-new signature chef-inspired Subs, SubMelt®s, Wraps and Salads. It claims to revolutionise the ordering experience both in restaurants and online, now available across all UK and Ireland restaurants.
Seal Packaging has introduced Infinity TopSeal™, a revolutionary and sustainable solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice caterers, from restaurants to pubs, garden centres and the healthcare sector.
As the first half of 2023 concludes, food to go (FTG) data and statistics paint a mixed picture, but one thing is very clear – consumer confidence remains weak.
Brakes has taken the next step in plans to harness natural energy across its estate, with a solar array at the company’s Aylesford depot, following a successful installation at its Harlow depot last year.
Greggs has reported a strong performance in the first 19 weeks of 2023, progressing a strategic growth plan against a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. Like-for-like (LFL) sales in company-managed shops grew by 17.1%, in part reflecting the impact of Omicron in the first nine weeks of 2022. LFL sales growth in the 10 weeks to 13 May has averaged 15.7%, and the expectation is for this figure to continue to normalise, as Greggs annualise against the actions taken in 2022 to mitigate against inflation.
Food to go manufacturer, Around Noon, has acquired The Soho Sandwich Company to create an enlarged group, with 800 employees and revenues of over £80 million per annum.
The following guidance is designed to help those re-opening sandwich bars, cafes and coffee shops comply with Government requirements in relation to COVID-19.
Under the Government’s pandemic restrictions, restaurants and takeaways are encouraged to stay open to offer hot food on a delivery or collection basis. The Government is going to relax planning rules to allow pubs and restaurants, currently not offering delivery or takeaway services, to be able to do so.
