Food News
14,000 more jobs to be created in the catering industry
A Bank of Scotland report has predicted that food and drink companies could create 14,000 jobs in the future for people in the country, taking the amount of industry jobs up to 87,000 by 2020, with new products and fresh demographic marketing on the cards.
Michelin Stars on Wheels
This September will see the arrival of SUPPER, the first ever Michelin starred delivery service, delivering food and wine from London’s finest tables with cutting edge packaging and delivery techniques unlike anything ever seen before.
Exciting new modern muesli brand for adventurous palates
Cuckoo offers consumers a revolutionary take on traditional Bircher muesli with exciting and innovative varieties designed to appeal to Britain’s adventurous palates.
Trouble brews for the Great British Tea Time
With the ovens warming in anticipation of the Great British Bake Off, new research from Mintel finds that Brits may be losing their thirst for the Great British Tea Time.
74% of consumers list animal welfare among the top factors which make a food brand ethical
When it comes to ethical claims made by food and drink companies, new research from Mintel finds that concerns over animal welfare top the list, trumping environmental concerns and concerns over tax avoidance.
Papa John's smashes Guinness World Records title for most people tossing pizza dough
Central London was covered in flour and dough as Papa John’s staff broke a Guiness World Records title to celebrate the launch of the pizza chain’s 300th store in the UK.
Half of milk-drinking Brits are willing to pay more than £1 for 4 pints
Retailer price wars have seen the average price paid for milk fall in recent years and consumers can now pick up for a four pint bottle for as little as 89p.
Millennials too posh to picnic?
Families are keeping the modern British picnic alive and kicking reveals a new survey, which shows two thirds of picnics are enjoyed with the family. However, millennials (18 – 24 year olds) are resisting the urge to follow tradition with only 29% picnicking annually compared to 41% of Brits aged over 25.
Baking bread: The nation’s favourite smell
Bread that has just been baked, sizzling bacon and freshly cut grass are among the nation’s favourite smells, a study has revealed.
The pizza capital of the UK revealed
The argument has finally been settled – residents of Oxford have been revealed as the nation’s biggest pizza lovers, according to a new study.
London workers are choosing to dine ‘al desko’ due to their heavy workload
Over half (69%) of London workers feel the weight of their workload is too great to justify a full hour long lunch break, a new study has revealed.
Ideal snacks for each wine colour
Wine makers have created a new guide to help people choose the perfect drink to have with their favourite snacks, including pizza, Scotch eggs – and even salt and vinegar crisps.
Tea-obsessed Brits drink nearly 900 cuppas each every year
Living up to the stereotype of being obsessed with a cuppa, the average Brit enjoys 884 cups of tea each year – enough per person to fill more than two bathtubs with tea- according to a new survey commissioned by older people’s charity Contact the Elderly.
Chinese New Year: Over one in 10 Brits eat Chinese food at least once a week
As the start of a new Chinese New Year begins, it seems a gastronomic celebration is in order as Chinese reigns as the nation’s favourite World cuisine in both Britain’s homes and ethnic restaurants.
Brits are shunning the simple cheese sarnie
A Great British classic, the traditional cheese sandwich, is in decline according to a survey of 2,000 adults by British cheese brand, Anchor Cheddar.