The Takeaway - July 2023
A wet July may be miserable, but it doesn’t mean we’re being unproductive - there’s been plenty happening in the food industry, and these are the stories making the biggest waves over the past month…
Parents Face Summer Holiday Food Dilemma
New research from child food poverty charity Meals & More has revealed some troubling news, stating 1 in 5 parents will miss a meal to feed their children over the school holidays. Wholesale Manager explains...
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Welsh whisky receives global protected status
Food Manufacture reports that Single Malt Welsh Whisky has secured protected geographical indication (PGI) status - the first spirit to receive protection under the scheme since its launch.
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Celebrating 250 years of catering
UK Parliament is celebrating 250 years of hospitality within its walls with a short history piece on the origins of the first 'official' catering facilities at the Houses of Parliament. Interesting stuff…
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Why inflation is falling but prices are still rising
It’s the story that’s never out of the news - inflation and the ever rising costs of everything, especially food. The BBC are checking in on the situation and offering their insight on the current state of affairs…
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People are putting parmesan cheese in espresso martinis — and apparently it’s delicious
Disturbing or delicious? The latest food trend hailed on TikTok involves adding a very strange ingredient to one of the nation’s favourite cocktails. Metro are trying to find out whether it’s a good idea or a terrible one...
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