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Has the industry bottomed and is the only way now up?
Seems that there's been some decent results put out by restaurant, pub and hotel companies recently in comparison to where we were a year ago. However, everyone is worried about job and public spending cuts and what effect they will have.
Will the new publication date of the Michelin guide affect the industry?
After weeks of speculation, Michelin has confirmed that it will publish the 2012 edition of its Great Britain & Ireland guide in October, not January as usual.
Government to scrap the FSA - what do you think?
The Government is reportedly set to abolish the Food Standards Agency, the non-ministerial body for the protection of the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Amateur chefs on the telly
What do chefs who spend their days in the professional kitchens think of amateur chefs who win competitions like MasterChef being famous for cooking but maybe not having paid their dues in a professional kitchen. Is a few stages good enough or should
Lets recognise the unsung female heroes in the industry
It’s time to change the status quo and recognise the unsung female heroes in our vibrant sector. Please visit www.people1st.co.uk/top100 and nominate any female colleague/s who you feel deserve to be recognised for their amazing work.
Chef dies after working 100-hour week
Thanks to blogger ChefSandwich who has brought to my attention to a tragic news story of a young chef dying from working 100-hour week. Nathan Laity was only 23, and worked as sous chef at the Tate Modern.
Industry v Consumer
If you polled the public for their top 20 restaurants in the UK, then polled the industry for theirs, should we expect a similar list from both, and if so does it mean that the public know as much as the industry? If the lists are different, why are
How can the industry avoid fraud?
A student who ran a scam of visiting high-end restaurants and leaving without paying, racking up more than £5,800 in unpaid bills, has been banned from central London for a year.
What career path???
Hi there...sorry to all who have to read my first post, I'm affraid it is of a negative nature!!! My frustrations with the industry have been highlighted in recent times, in terms of career paths and lack of opportunities.
McDonald's takes on MSC-certified fish - a commendable move or greenwash?
McDonald's has announced that it is to adopt MSC-certified white fish across Europe in a move that, on the face of it, looks like excellent news for sustainable fishing.
