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The latest crucial ingredient in beer? Laughter…
If you want to improve the flavour of your beer, you simply need to laugh into it – that’s the secret weapon of a new brew from Vault City Brewing and a special guest.
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Reservation fraud – it’s a thing
Reservation fraud is a growing concern for restaurants and patrons alike. Here, the founder and CEO of identity intelligence company Deduce, Ari Jacoby, provides insight into this emerging deception.
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Recycling should be last resort for managing packaging waste
Josephine Liang, CEO of the reusable lunchbox scheme CauliBox, asserts that recycling won’t solve our sustainability problems.
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Gü sets target to double global business by 2025
As uncertainty surrounds the food and beverage industry, Gü is instead setting an ambitious growth target of doubling its global business by 2025.
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Tesco launches electric lorry fleet
Tesco has launched an electric lorry in what it claims is an industry first, which it says will replace around 30,000 diesel-powered road miles.
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Borough Market makes sustainability commitments with new policy
The famous market has implemented the new Food Policy, meaning all trader applications will have to demonstrate a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
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Black-caped magicians: Uncovering the secrets of sommeliers
The qualification of Master Sommelier is one of the most difficult to achieve in the food and beverage industry. Joshua Minchin finds out how to become a Master Sommelier and asks why there is a lack of diversity within the trade.
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America’s ice cream secrets revealed by new survey
What is America’s favourite flavour of ice cream? Do consumers prefer waffle cones or sugar cones? Which is the busiest month for ice cream producers? The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has the answers.
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Recall roundup: Major microbial recall in operation in US
This week's recall roundup features a major recall from Lyons Magnus thanks to a possible microbial contamination.
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Domino’s fails to conquer the home of pizza
Domino’s has been forced to withdraw from Italy after Italians chose locally produced pizza over its more US-friendly menu, with all branches closing down.
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Sustainability “more of a priority” for hospitality
According to research from Nestle Professional sustainability remains high on hospitality leaders’ agenda despite industry challenges.
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Asda hits back at “embarrassing” budget range claims
Asda has hit back at claims its new Just Essentials range embarrasses shoppers with its bright yellow packaging.
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Is the reduced lack of trust in our food something to really worry about?
Professor Chris Elliott offers his two-cents on the recent news that trust in food among UK consumers is falling and whether this is media-fuelled nonsense or a cause for real concern.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared allergens, microbiological contamination and Salmonella
Read our latest roundup of recalls impacting the UK and US, including several cases of allergens not being included on the label and two cases of voluntary recalls as a result of potential microbiological contamination.
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How to make cultivated meat work in the UK
A new report highlights the benefits cultivated meat could provide to UK, but points to several key milestones which must be reached in order for these to be seized.
