The Takeaway - September 2024
Welcome to the September edition of The Takeaway! Autumn has arrived! Break out the pumpkin spice lattes, it’s time to start planning Christmas menus, Halloween parties and snacks for eating round the bonfire. But first, let’s relax and catch up on the biggest industry stories doing the rounds this month…
Mandatory food waste separation for UK firms to come into force in 2025
More new legislation for foodservice - as reported by Foodservice Equipment Journal, from March next year businesses will need to arrange separate food waste collections, as part of Defra’s simpler recycling plans that aim to improve recycling rates and simplify waste management.
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Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year
Labour looks set to enforce a watershed on junk food advertising, alongside a total ban on paid-for online adverts, both aimed at tackling childhood obesity. According to the BBC, a ban on junk food adverts being shown on TV before 9pm will come into force on 1 October 2025.
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UK's first 'brain food' menu launched in schools by Gloucestershire Wholesaler
Our friends at Creed Foodservice are on a mission to boost school pupils' concentration and physical wellbeing - the Gloucestershire-based Wholesaler has partnered with a leading dietician to launch the UK's first 'brain food' menu in secondary schools. So Glo’s website has the story…
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Urgent Allergy Advice: Mustard Ingredients Contaminated with Peanuts
An allergen breach is big news in the food industry, and earlier this week the FSA confirmed a possible peanut contamination - advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour...
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The secret to pumpkin spice’s multi-billion-dollar success
It’s the season’s most iconic beverage - Starbucks’ world-famous pumpkin spice latte signifies the start of autumn to many, and now the Seattle Times is finding out 'how pumpkin spice has become a cultural phenomenon, from its nostalgic appeal to its exclusivity that has solidified its position as a fall sensation.'
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