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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Ella Doyle and Cameron Henderson

This month's selection of new drinks products includes a limited edition tawny port, CBD-infused mixers and a Ukrainian vodka that's to be paired with pickles.

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Shopping Forecast: the latest product launches

By Restaurant

This month's selection of product news stories includes Kold Sauce, a chamber vacuum packing machine designed with flavour infusion in mind and Gelcard, a credit card-thin hand sanitiser.

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Liquid assets: December's latest drinks launches

By Restaurant

Christmas cocktails, mince pie hard seltzer, medicinal mushroom beer and botanical rum expressions make up some of the most interesting new drinks launches for the festive period.

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It's time to harness plant-based power

By Unilever Food Solutions

With more than one in five consumers cutting back on their meat consumption during lockdown, isn’t it time you shook up your menu to give it a more plant-based focus?

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Shopping Forecast: the latest product launches

By Restaurant

This month's selection of product news stories includes Sous Vide Tool's speedy new Imola induction hob, cutlery ranges from Pinti Inox and Tabasco's sriracha sauce.

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Updated: Restaurants offering nationwide meal kits

By Stefan Chomka

From Michelin-starred meal boxes from James Lowe, Jason Atherton, Michel Roux Jr and Simon Rogan to vegan DIY taco kits and Sri Lankan dinners, here are the latest nationwide restaurant meal kits.

Coronavirus cleaning chemicals for restaurants

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Shopping Forecast: the latest product launches

By Restaurant

This month's selection of product news stories includes a new standard for Irish beef and a multi-purpose non-chemical cleaning solution that has been proven to kill off coronaviruses.

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Become a pizza delivery pro - part two

By Arla Pro

With the UK's pizza delivery market in growth, never has it been a better time to try and grab a slice of the action. In these three videos Arla Pro discusses everything you need to know, from equipment and packaging to choosing the right cheese...

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Become a pizza delivery pro

By Arla Pro

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought numerous problems to restaurateurs, either with the enforced lockdown of the summer or the continuing issues around customer distancing and a drop in covers, but many restaurants have tackled the issue head on and...

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Putting the power in the customers' hands

By Restaurant

With diners needing more reassurance with health and safety than ever before in a post lockdown world, now is the time for restaurant tech to shine

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Big Hospitality

Citrusy beers (with or without booze), pre-batched coktails, imaginative mixers and flavoured gins are among the new drinks launches designed to keep your customers happy this summer.

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Book review: Arzak + Arzak

By Restaurant

A new book detailing the work of father and daughter team Juan Mari and Elena Arazak has been published.

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Drinks

Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Restaurant

From pre-bottled Negronis and British rum to a caffeine-spiked liqueur and perfume-inspired gin, here's this month's rundown of the latest drinks products vying for space on your back bar

Shield Safety Group launches Safe to Trade accreditation scheme

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Safe to Trade accreditation scheme launched

By Joe Lutrario

Shield Safety Group has launched an accreditation scheme designed to enable businesses to reopen safely with ongoing COVID-19 checks and monitoring.

Having their cake and eating it

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Having their cake and eating it

By Lightspeed

How leading EPoS company Lightspeed is helping upmarket cakes concept Peggy Porschen speed up service and stay ahead of the competition.

The Beyond Burger has landed in the UK

The Beyond Burger has landed in the UK

By Georgia Bronte

The bleeding vegan burger will soon be available in UK restaurants, as parent company Beyond Meat has secured a partnership with a UK foodservice company.

Expedia to expand loyalty scheme to UK website

Expedia to expand loyalty scheme to UK website

By Emma Eversham

Travel website Expedia is launching its loyalty programme Expedia + in the UK next month to encourage users to book through the site and gain points in exchange for exclusive offers, discounts and upgrades.

Food and drink trends for 2017

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Six food and drink trends to watch in 2017

By Emma Eversham

The food and drink product trends set to make an impact over the coming year have been revealed with ancient grains, plant-based products and calming ingredients predicted to make it big in 2017.

Introducing the Chefs’ Choice Awards

Introducing the Chefs’ Choice Awards

By Chefs' Choice Awards

Calling all foodservice companies: the new Chefs’ Choice Awards are your chance to show the restaurant industry that you are best in class. 

Spending on eating out rises but transaction spend falls

Spending on eating out rises but transaction spend falls

By Hannah Thompson

Consumers are spending more on takeaway services ‒ including Deliveroo and Hello Fresh ‒ and eating out more frequently overall, although average transaction value has fallen across casual dining and pubs, according to a new report.

The Restaurant Show

Where to find inspiration at The Restaurant Show 2016

By Emma Eversham

This year’s Restaurant Show is all about inspiring you and your business to be the best. We’ve delved into the programme ahead of the event and dug out our top picks especially for you. 

OpenTable app launches 'lickable' food pictures

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OpenTable app launches 'lickable' food pictures

By Emma Eversham

Online restaurant reservations provider OpenTable has unveiled new 'lickable' technology which allows diners to taste dishes from their favourite restaurants.

Restaurant names 2016 Chefs’ Choice Awards winners

Restaurant names 2016 Chefs’ Choice Awards winners

By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant magazine has announced the results of its annual Chefs’ Choice Awards, which throw a spotlight on the hospitality sector’s best products, suppliers, brands and equipment.

The Signature Collection - The Classic

McDonald's to pilot premium burger range

By Emma Eversham

McDonald's is to pilot a range of premium beef burgers which it has created in consultation with a team of chefs, including those working in Michelin-starred restaurants.

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What's on at Imbibe Live 2015

By Emma Eversham

Imbibe Live, the annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade is back. Here's our round-up of what's on at this year's show.

Staff at Yotels at Heathrow, Gatwick and Schiphol now clock on and off by simply placing the palm of their hand on a biometric reader

Yotel intalls biometric systems to record staff attendance

By Emma Eversham

Hotel group Yotel has installed automated biometric systems to record the attendance of staff at three of its airport hotels which it says will enable its general managers to better plan cover and improve the payroll process. 

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