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The Takeaway - January 2023

Welcome to the January edition of The Takeaway! So it’s a new year but the same old foodservice industry, with plenty going on and many issues to discuss. So let’s jump right in and catch up on our round-up of the stories that have had us all talking this month…


UK manufacturers fell short on sugar-reduction targets, report confirms

This month we shared how to calculate a product’s HFSS score, and as Just Food explain, the topic of sugar consumption remains a hot potato, with some saying that restrictions aren’t tight enough...

Read the whole story here.

Hospitality toasts best December sales in three years

It feels like a long time since we’ve had any good news - but Foodservice Equipment are reporting that the new Coffer CGA Business Tracker offers a glimmer of hope for the foodservice industry.

Read the whole story here.

Government confirms cut in energy bill support for businesses from April

And in what will undoubtedly be less welcome news for some, the government have announced that whilst their energy cost support will continue until 2024, it will be at a reduced level. The Caterer has the story.

Read the whole story here.

Electric stoves are good, actually

In the old gas vs electricity debate, Lifehacker have taken a stand - and they’re firmly backing the electric option. Here’s why...

Read the whole story here.

Best Practices for Food Safety in Ghost Kitchens

Enjoy our HACCP refresher? Then QSR magazine’s story on best practices for the fast growing and increasingly popular ‘ghost kitchen’ might pique your interest.

Read the whole story here.

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