The Takeaway - November 2019

Welcome to November’s edition of The Takeaway, our favourite food stories from around the web this month and the perfect way to ease out of the working week…

The Federation of Wholesale Distributors issues election manifesto

We are, of course, very happy to hear the FWD’s calls for a mandatory allergens database. Better Wholesaling did a great report on the trade association’s 6 point election manifesto.

Read the full story,here.

Restaurants are starting to say no to special requests

Alinea, the popular Chicago eatery have cancelled their policy of making menu adjustments for allergy sufferers (but not for vegans and vegetarians) after a customer got sick after eating at the restaurant. Which of course sparked a real debate over at The Takeout…

Read the full story,here.

Meat: A Threat to Our Planet? Review

The BBC’s documentary on the meat industry was clearly looking to provoke a reaction, but Lucy Managan of The Guardian was refreshingly measured in her review.

Read the full story,here.

What to wear to a restaurant for any occasion

Now that we’re heading into the festive season – and all the different events that go with it – we’re really glad we bookmarked this handy guide to culinary dress codes by Eater.

Read the full story,here.

Harsher sugar taxes won’t mean a healthier Britain

And just in case you missed it… our very own Jon Shayler wrote a great column for The Grocer this month highlighting the areas in which the much talked about ‘Sugar Tax’ has fallen short.

Read the full story,here.