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All the latest product news and innovations from across the industry, including food and beverages, technology, furniture, design and services.

The Beyond Burger has landed in the UK

31-May-2018 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.

'Bleeding' vegan burgers are coming to the UK

11-Oct-2017 By Georgia Bronte

US plant-based company Beyond Meat is bringing its famous meat-free Beyond Burger to the UK early next year.

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2017 receives record number of entries

30-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The Academy of Chocolate Awards has received almost double the entries for 2017 as it did for the 2016 competition, as it confirms pastry chef Sarah Hartnett as new chair of judges.

Expedia to expand loyalty scheme to UK website

22-Nov-2016 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.

TRENDS

Six food and drink trends to watch in 2017

11-Nov-2016 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

26-Oct-2016 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

30-Sep-2016 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.

Where to find inspiration at The Restaurant Show 2016

15-Sep-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.

Amazon launches one-hour restaurant delivery service in the UK

07-Sep-2016 By Mark Wingett

Amazon Restaurants has officially announced it will allow its Prime members in certain postcodes across London, to order food from selected restaurants for free delivery within an hour.

Late-night restaurant delivery service Feast HQ builds hotel offering

30-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

The founder of a late night food delivery service is targeting hotels to help them offer quality room service without running their kitchens after 11pm.

Mexican cheese and edible insects at this year's Speciality and Fine Food Fair

22-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

A Mexican cheese, edible insects and a riddled beer are among the products available to try and source at this year's Speciality and Fine Food Fair.

Edible insects: Why chefs should embrace 'nature's best kept secret'

29-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

The owners of a new business selling edible insects in the UK are encouraging chefs to embrace one of ‘natures best kept secrets’ and add them to their dishes.

Montcalm hotels launches free Handy smartphone for guests

15-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

The Montcalm London Marble Arch has become the first hotel in Europe to launch Handy - a free smartphone service for guests.

APRIL FOOL

OpenTable app launches 'lickable' food pictures

01-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

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