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The Takeaway - March

Welcome to the March edition of The Takeaway! Easter is an early one this year, which means the end of the month brings with it a welcome Bank Holiday. But we’re not quite there yet, so in the meantime let’s catch up on the big food industry stories that have been doing the rounds…


Affordable luxuries – The biscuits and cakes categories have withstood the cost-of-living crisis

Though many food categories have suffered from the cost of living crisis, there’s good news for cake and biscuit Manufacturers - consumers are continuing to snap up these little luxuries with enthusiasm, as this Wholesale Manager category report explains…

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UK Restaurant is Letting People Pay-as-They-Can While Rescuing Tons of Food

As reported by the Good News Network, something heart-warming to end the month - a new restaurant in England has been able to employ 22 full and part-time staff serving food rescued from landfills to people on a “pay-as-you-can” basis.

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Consultation launched to make food labelling fairer and clearer

A new update from the Government - the Environment Secretary has launched proposals to make food labelling clearer and fairer, delivering on commitment to back British farming, and those who work in the sector.

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UK public sector ‘wants to buy more British food’

According to Food Manufacture magazine, “several figures from throughout the British food supply chain met in Hertfordshire this month to discuss how public sector providers can better work together with farmers and food producers”.

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13 Surprising Foods You Can Make in a Slow Cooker

They are the “it” appliance for at home cooking, as well as a favourite in professional kitchens, but anyone looking to broaden their slow-cooker horizons past the usual soups, stews and chillis should look to The Takeout for inspiration...

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