Traditional Christmas dinners around the world
Christmas isn’t just a popular celebration here in the UK, many countries globally not only celebrate Christmas but have their own dinner traditions for the occasion. In this blog, we take a look at the various Christmas dinners around the world! Have a read and you may feel inspired to mix up your Christmas this year…
Making the pounds go further – coping strategies for rising food prices
Food inflation is a reality we are all feeling at the moment. Whilst allmanhall are negotiating proposed price increases, advising on product alternatives and range management, as well as mitigating risks on behalf of caterers, there are a number of other things you can also be doing. These will help lessen the impact of the rising cost of food and make your budget go further! Read on for some sound advice…
6 more practical ideas to help cope with food inflation
We started September looking at some pragmatic strategies to handle rising food costs. Here we share 6 key things that will help foodservice operators minimise the impact of food inflation in a very practical way…
Microplastics in your food
It has been reported that microplastics have been found in humans for the first time. These microplastics can cause damage to human cells and therefore pose a risk to our health. We look at how our relationship with plastic impacts the presence of microplastics in our ecosystems.
Overview of the strawberry industry
We examine the current state of the UK strawberry industry and analyse how Brexit, innovations and robotics are changing the way the industry operates.
“Losing less and eating smarter” – practical steps towards a more sustainable approach to food
This blog delves into the topic of consumption and waste, providing areas for contemplation and some practicable steps towards greater sustainability of food systems, recognising that a focus on final food miles and local produce alone may create too simplistic a view…
Supporting sustainable eating in schools
Tess Warnes BSc RD, Company Dietitian at allmanhall explores the considerations around encouraging and supporting sustainable eating in schools. What roles can caterers and dietitians play and what developments are on the horizon?
Why are cloves associated with Xmas?
Think of cloves and you think of Christmas, but where does this spice originate, and why is it intrinsically linked to our festive celebrations?
Eating insects to save the world
Over 2 billion people regularly eat insects. Yet western food culture does not embrace eating insects as food. Can eating insects save the world?
The importance of bees in agriculture
Why are bees so important in agriculture and food production? Discover why without bees it would cost UK farmers £1.8 billion a year to pollinate crops.
