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  <title>‘One size fits all’ approach ineffective for health market</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/one-size-fits-all-approach-ineffective-for-health-market/4342  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:51:00 BST</pubDate>
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The latest findings from the International Health, Wellbeing and Organic Report, produced by market development consultancy Food from Britain, indicate...  </description>
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  <title>Rude waiters remain diners’ biggest complaint</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/rude-waiters-remain-diners-biggest-complaint/4341  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:18:00 BST</pubDate>
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A new survey compiled by toptable.com for the London Restaurant Awards, shows that rude and inconsiderate staff come top (58%)...  </description>
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  <title>Orchid launches family loyalty card</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/orchid-launches-family-loyalty-card/4340  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:06:00 BST</pubDate>
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Registration is free and initially 21 venues will be participating in the scheme with plans to roll it out across...  </description>
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  <title>Jean-Christophe Novelli praises 7 Day Catering</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/jean-christophe-novelli-praises-7-day-catering/4339  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:54:00 BST</pubDate>
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Around 160 customers enjoyed food freshly cooked on the barbeque, including cajun spicy beef patties and lime, coriander and chilli...  </description>
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  <title>AGE CONCERN AND AUNT BESSIE’S HOST SUNDAY LUNCH</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/age-concern-and-aunt-bessies-host-sunday-lunch/4338  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:39:00 BST</pubDate>
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Age Concern is keen to celebrate the gastronomic meal of the week and the social bonding it encourages. 

Enthusiasm for...  </description>
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  <title>Lunch-time treat for year one pupils</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lunch-time-treat-for-year-one-pupils/4337  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:29:00 BST</pubDate>
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The unique scheme will prove that there is such a thing as a free lunch when more than 1,300 new...  </description>
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  <title>Restaurant told to ‘tone it down’</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/restaurant-told-to-tone-it-down/4336  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:25:00 BST</pubDate>
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The councillors would like a more traditional colour to be chosen as they fear the orange restaurant may put people...  </description>
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  <title>Eat Safe reaches 500 kitchens milestone</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/eat-safe-reaches-500-kitchens-milestone/4334  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:07:00 BST</pubDate>
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From hotels to residential homes and primary schools to pizzerias there are a growing number of diverse kitchens entitled to...  </description>
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  <title>Grosvenor House begins glass implosion scheme</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/grosvenor-house-begins-glass-implosion-scheme/4327  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:27:00 BST</pubDate>
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With almost 500 guest rooms, six restaurants and a 2000 seat banqueting hall the hotel can accumulate up to twenty...  </description>
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  <title>Diabetes study serves up brand new bread</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/diabetes-study-serves-up-brand-new-bread/4324  </link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:16:00 BST</pubDate>
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Scientists at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health wanted to use a bread product in their...  </description>
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  <title>ALMR CRITICISES SAINSBURY’S FOR CHEAP LAGER</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/almr-criticises-sainsburys-for-cheap-lager/4320  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:57:00 BST</pubDate>
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The supermarket giant offered 60 284ml bottles of Stella Artois lager for just 20  equivalent to 33p per bottle...  </description>
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  <title>Hospitals still not tackling malnutrition</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/hospitals-still-not-tackling-malnutrition/4319  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:58:00 BST</pubDate>
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Despite heightened public awareness and a commitment from the Government to tackle the problem, 43% of NHS Trusts have not...  </description>
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  <title>Edinburgh first stop for Beefeater roadshow</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/edinburgh-first-stop-for-beefeater-roadshow/4317  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:52:00 BST</pubDate>
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Designed to take the Beefeater experience to the streets, the Festival of Fire will travel around the UK for the...  </description>
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  <title>IMechE joins Charlton House portfolio</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/imeche-joins-charlton-house-portfolio/4316  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:47:00 BST</pubDate>
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Under a contract valued at 900k in annual turnover, the independent caterers took over from the incumbents, Kudos Hospitality, on...  </description>
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  <title>Wasabi pilots contactless payment solution</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/wasabi-pilots-contactless-payment-solution/4315  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:38:00 BST</pubDate>
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Previously a cash only restaurant, this pilot also marks Wasabi's first venture into accepting credit and debit card payments.
It is...  </description>
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  <title>Eating out is first victim of credit crunch</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/eating-out-is-first-victim-of-credit-crunch/4313  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:18:00 BST</pubDate>
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In a study that surveyed 1000 people, 27% confirmed the first items they would cut back on would be restaurant...  </description>
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  <title>New battery regulations encourage sustainability</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/new-battery-regulations-encourage-sustainability/4312  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:44:00 BST</pubDate>
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The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 set out the technical requirements with which producers of batteries,...  </description>
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  <title>Your comments are needed for new consultation</title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/your-comments-are-needed-for-new-consultation/4310  </link>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:05:00 BST</pubDate>
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This document is a guide for those conducting decontamination at a local level  that is, within the dental practice...  </description>
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  <title>Whitbread invests in Brewers Fayre Estate </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/whitbread-invests-in-brewers-fayre-estate/4307  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:33:00 BST</pubDate>
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The company's 'two for 9' offer last year has led to renewed interest in the brand, increasing sales with like...  </description>
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  <title>Booker named food supplier for SandN Pub Enterprises </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/booker-named-food-supplier-for-sandn-pub-enterprises/4306  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:48:00 BST</pubDate>
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Scottish and Newcastle Pub Enterprises customers will have access to their own transactional website where products can be ordered and...  </description>
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  <title>Sunday lunch most difficult dish to cook </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/sunday-lunch-most-difficult-dish-to-cook/4305  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:16:00 BST</pubDate>
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Bread topped the list with 43% of respondents saying they found it difficult to cook, followed by meringue with 38%,...  </description>
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  <title>Regional finalists selected for YCYW </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/regional-finalists-selected-for-ycyw/4304  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:44:00 BST</pubDate>
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The talented chefs and waiters, who are all under the age of 25, will compete at one of the following...  </description>
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  <title>Regional finalists selected for YCYW </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/regional-finalists-selected-for-ycyw/4303  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:37:00 BST</pubDate>
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The talented chefs and waiters, who are all under the age of 25, will compete at one of the following...  </description>
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  <title>Schools urged to take part in Pritchitts challenge </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/schools-urged-to-take-part-in-pritchitts-challenge/4302  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:53:00 BST</pubDate>
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Candidates must keep in mind throughout the competition why it is important to drink milk everyday. Teachers will then choose...  </description>
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  <title>Ambulance trust has made improvements </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/ambulance-trust-has-made-improvements/4301  </link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:21:00 BST</pubDate>
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The incident, which took place in May 2007, ended in a death of a woman who was involved in a...  </description>
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  <title>Decision delayed on Scores on the Doors </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/decision-delayed-on-scores-on-the-doors/4297  </link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:13:00 BST</pubDate>
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The scheme enables food businesses to give a score to indicate the hygiene standards in their premises found during inspection...  </description>
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  <title>Which? reveals editors’ choice award winners </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/which-reveals-editors-choice-award-winners/4296  </link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:53:00 BST</pubDate>
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The winner's follow:
 
Restaurant newcomer of the year
Michael Wignall at the Latymer, Surrey
 
Pub newcomer of the year
Yew Tree Inn, Kent
 
Wine list...  </description>
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  <title>New on-line training course for licensees </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/new-on-line-training-course-for-licensees/4295  </link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:24:00 BST</pubDate>
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The National certificate for Personal Licence Holders will allow licensed and bar staff to study at their own pace and...  </description>
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  <title>Lochhead welcomes first forum of food and drink champions </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lochhead-welcomes-first-forum-of-food-and-drink-champions/4294  </link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:04:00 BST</pubDate>
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The Forum will include food champions for the following themes: the economy, health, environment and access and affordability.
 
Speaking from yesterday's...  </description>
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  <title>Lochhead welcomes first forum of food and drink champions </title>
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http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lochhead-welcomes-first-forum-of-food-and-drink-champions/4293  </link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:47:00 BST</pubDate>
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Speaking from yesterday's first meeting of the Food and Drink Leadership Forum, set up to take forward Scotland's first national...  </description>
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