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2023 is just around the corner so we’re looking at some of the food and drink trends that will shape the next 12 months… Budgets tightening… As the cost-of-living crisis rumbles on, 72% of shoppers admit they are now being more mindful about what they are spending, according to @Waitrose & Partners’ Food and Drink … Continued
A food allergy involves adverse activation of the immune system in response to specific foods. Symptoms related to food allergies have an almost immediate effect on the individual. Symptoms can range from mild to life threatening and can involve gastrointestinal upset (e.g., diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting), skin reactions (e.g., hives, rashes) and/or swelling. By contrast, food … Continued
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
Nutritics recently hosted a business leaders’ dinner at Hawksmoor’s incredible Wood Wharf restaurant. Joined by guests from across the hospitality sector, a number of topics were discussed around the table, including what sustainability means to different businesses, the importance of engaging staff with the process and deciphering the upcoming reporting regulations. Here are five takeaways … Continued
Using a classic pub favourite — fish and chips — as a starting point, we reformulated the recipe to improve the nutrient profile, cost, and environmental impact. The final recipe aligns with industry portion size standards and is consistent with published tested recipes. Below is a summary of the changes we made. Reformulation results: nutritional … Continued
As part of our commitment to providing our users with the best tools possible, we have added up to 120 sample recipes to Nutritics — free of charge and ready to use, complete with cooking instructions for your clients to follow. Meal planning has never been this easy and — with all of these dishes being … Continued
A recent study from the Consortium for Labelling for the Environment, Animal welfare, and Regenerative farming (CLEAR) found that a lack of consistent global data is hindering the wider roll-out of carbon labelling on food and drink. This is an issue we take very seriously at Nutritics, which is why we’ve worked hard to create … 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
We’re looking forward to exhibiting at the National Restaurant Association Show in just a couple of weeks’ time. The National Restaurant Association Show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, from Saturday, May 21st to Tuesday, May 24th. A must-attend event for the hospitality and foodservice industries, the Show aims to offer everything you need … Continued
Since the 6th of April 2022, certain businesses in England have to display the calorie content for the food they sell. The initiative applies to large out-of-home food businesses, including contract caterers, restaurants, cafés and takeaways with more than 250 employees. It is part of new legislation that was introduced in 2021 to tackle obesity. … Continued