The Takeaway - August
Welcome to the August edition of The Takeaway! Summer is drawing to a close and we’re about to head into Autumn - aka the run up to Christmas, one of the busiest times of the year for those in foodservice. But before the madness starts, let’s kick back and take a look at some of the big stories that have got everyone talking this month…
Hospitality industry faces 'widespread business failure' without energy bills support
Rising energy costs have dominated both the headlines and consumer worries for the past few months, and now The Caterer reports on claims from UKHospitality that thousands of industry jobs will be lost unless the government steps in on this growing issue.
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Women in Wholesale launches diversity and inclusion survey
In order to understand how the wholesale sector is doing in terms of representation, Women in Wholesale (WiW) and data consultancy TWC have teamed up to launch an industry-wide diversity and inclusion survey. Find out more at Better Wholesaling...
Read the whole story here.
Fresh produce finding its place more frequently on pizza
Plant-based foods score another win as they climb up the list of popular pizza toppings. Produce Business UK chart the rise of tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms and pineapple on one of the world’s most popular foods.
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Supermarket food could soon carry eco-labels, says study
As social awareness around the green issues and sustainability soars, it should come as no surprise that the idea of a food’s environmental impact appearing on its label is starting to gather steam. The BBC has the full story.
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Is spicy food good for you?
Many consumers love food with a kick, and spicy dishes have long been rumoured to have surprising health benefits. But what’s rumour and what’s fact? The Sun are delving into the subject here…
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