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It has been a tough few years for hospitality businesses, and the pub and bar sector in particular has been negatively affected by rising costs, shrinking budgets and changing consumer behaviours. In 2022, UK pub closures neared their highest level in a decade, with the recent economic downturn following on from the pressures brought by … Continued
This article is adapted from earlier blog posts written by Nicola Lynch. What are amino acids? Amino acids are often called the ‘building blocks’ of proteins. There are 20 amino acids found within proteins, each of which plays a specific role in the body. Amino acids can be categorised into three groups: essential, non-essential and … Continued
YO! acquisition shows size of the prize for operators who embrace sustainability, by Nutritics’ CEO – Stephen Nolan. The £491m sale of YO! operator Snowfox to Zensho Holdings shows the commercial benefits of embracing purpose and sustainability. With the sale price representing a multiple of 14 times Ebitda based on Snowfox’s most recent accounts, Zensho … Continued
Different types of date labels serve different purposes. Best before dates are about the quality of the food, while the use by date is about safety. In the EU, UK and Australia, these labels are regulated to ensure that retailers use the appropriate one for their products. By contrast, dating is not required by US Federal law, with the … Continued
For restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs, the past couple of years has been a perfect storm of issues combining to impede business growth. A global pandemic, soaring energy prices, increased wage bills, rising ingredient costs and staff shortages have all played their part. All this means that when hospitality and foodservice businesses are fighting for … Continued
Here at Nutritics, our Foodprint software is designed to help hospitality and foodservice businesses measure the environmental impact of foods, recipes and menus. By helping operators to gain visibility over their carbon footprint and water usage, we’re providing a scientific basis for strategic climate action. But what does a carbon-friendly menu look like? We speak … Continued
In April 2022, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gave a stark reminder that greenhouse gas emissions have risen 12% since 2010 and are now higher than at any point in human history. In an urgent call for drastic action, the UN said that the only hope of ensuring a “liveable future” is … Continued
Smart menu design is more important than you might think: a well-planned digital menu can improve the entire dining experience, boost the perceived value of your brand, strategically drive customer buying decisions and, ultimately, increase your profits. First, make sure your offering itself is carefully considered, then follow our tips below to ensure you’re presenting it … Continued
The LIFE Climate Smart Chefs project was launched in January 2022 to change our approach to food, climate and health, creating a resilient food system that is better for people and our planet. As part of this project, a new high-level course for culinary professionals will begin in January 2023. As explained by the course … Continued
Under the UK Food Information Amendment or Natasha’s Law, UK Food Businesses must list all ingredients on individual packaging of products that are considered prepackaged for direct sale (PPDS). The new law, which is designed to protect allergy sufferers, applies to all UK food businesses selling PPDS, and will come into effect in October 2021. … Continued