May 01, 2013
Cost of food has overtaken rent and rates In the last six months, food prices have overtaken rent and rates in the list of major overheads facing UK restaurants, and now come second only to staff wages, finds the fourth Livebookings European Dining Index. The Index, based on interviews with 200 UK restaurants and supported by industry data, reveals that three quarters (74%) of restaurants cite food costs as the factor that …
February 19, 2013
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has confirmed that its leading members are testing their minced beef products. The testing was agreed in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Owen Paterson MP, Environment Secretary. John Dyson, Food Adviser at the BHA has been working closely with the FSA and DEFRA on this issue and said: “The hospitality industry buys fresh food, which is already subject to strict legislation. For our members, …
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