Join host Ashley Hollidge discussing the top food and drinks trends for 2024, with attendees at our Taste of Bidfood:...

Join our host Cally Ip with guest speaker Rob Smith, Senior Head Chef at University of Bristol to hear how...

Join guest host Emily Butler, with Amanda Whatley and Heather Dolan to discuss all things vegetable intake and nutritious school...

Join guest host Emily Butler, with Gavin Squires and Wayne Wright to discuss all things innovation in schools, a LACA...

Join Joe Angliss and Julie Owst, Head of Sustainability for Bidfood, and their special guests Paul Williams, Global Head of...

The coronation brings the perfect opportunity for care homes across the world to bring residents together to celebrate and welcome...

Staying ahead of the curve with the latest consumer trends is more important than ever, as eating and drinking out...

We’re back with another 2023 Food and Drink Trends episode! This time, we speak to Head of Unity and expert...

Following on from our previous episode, we talk to Anne Simonnet, Head of Sustainability & Compliance at Foodbuy. Anne has...

The scale of the environmental threat facing us all as individuals and businesses can sometimes seem daunting, and has certainly...

Staying ahead of the curve with key consumer trends has never been as important as it is in today’s challenging market. In this episode we speak to one of the UK’s most celebrated and acclaimed chefs and spokespeople for the hospitality industry, Michael Caines MBE, about our 2023 Food and Drink Trends. Michael gives us an insightful and realistic view of why and how operators should implement the Trends into menus, and what he expects for the year ahead. Michael is a regular on programmes...

Staying ahead of the curve with key consumer trends has never been as important as it is in today’s challenging...

We’ve all been grappling with inflation and the cost of living crisis. As a result, the hospitality sector has come under a lot of pressure and businesses are looking at all routes for cutting costs and boosting their bottom line, whilst still bringing customers through the door with a menu that wows them. In this episode, we take a look at the role your drinks menu can play in mitigating the soaring prices we’re seeing, as well as the trends and opportunities you can leverage to encourage...

We’ve all been grappling with inflation and the cost of living crisis. As a result, the hospitality sector has come...

The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) came into effect on the 1 st of April 2022 to provide a clear economic incentive for businesses to use recycled plastic in the manufacturing of their packaging. However, before its implementation, there was confusion surrounding whom the responsibility lies within the supply chain to pay the tax and what kinds of plastic polymers are included in the legislation. In this episode, Bidfood’s Sustainable Packaging Manager, Graham Hasting-Stiles explains the tax...

The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) came into effect on the 1st of April 2022 to provide a clear economic incentive...

We understand how the cost of living and food inflation has affected the industry over the past six months. While...

We understand how the cost of living and food inflation has affected the industry over the past six months. While centre of plate is the biggest cost factor, it is also the biggest margin driver. So chefs must juggle the price of meat, the quality, taste and affordability of their meat dishes, as well as profit margin when planning menus. In this episode, join Catherine Hinchcliff, Head of Corporate Marketing, as she hosts Culinary Development Chef, Damon Corey, and Farmstead Master...

Becoming more sustainable and reducing our emissions is such a pressing issue for all business, particularly those involved in the...

Becoming more sustainable and reducing our emissions is such a pressing issue for all business, particularly those involved in the hospitality industry, given its importance to consumers and clients, in attracting and retaining employees, as well as increasing regulatory requirements. Yet many businesses feel overwhelmed when they look at how to get started and where to focus their efforts. To share what UKHospitality are doing to support hospitality businesses in reducing their impact on...

When implemented on 6th April 2022, the new calorie labelling legislation will mean that it will become mandatory in England to share...

Having only just got to grips with Natasha’s Law, food businesses and caterers are now faced with another piece of legislation, Calorie labelling for the out of home sector. When implemented on 6th April 2022, it will mean that it will become mandatory in England to share accurate calorie information on food and drink at the point of choice, for larger operators with over 250 employees. Calorie labelling is being introduced to help consumers make informed and healthier choices when eating and...

For this episode, we’re breaking down the greatest challenges that school caterers are facing to feed children quality and nutritious meals this year. We’re joined by Dr Andy Kemp MBE, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Bidfood as well as Jacquie Blake, National Chair of LACA, the professional body for education. With various costs rapidly rising, including the cost of food, fuel, and labour, caterers are increasingly faced with more challenges to provide quality school meals for children....

For this episode, we’re breaking down the greatest challenges that school caterers are facing to feed children quality and nutritious...