We're delighted to announce that Paramount are now an accredited Living Wage UK employer! We are committed to paying all staff the real Living Wage, the only rate that's based on the real cost of living. The real Living Wage, currently £9.50 per hour, is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently [...]
Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day, a day created by the United Nations to raise awareness of the role creativity and innovation has in all aspects of life. As you know, the foodservice sector is bursting with creativity and we want to celebrate that! From product development to fusion cooking, fine-dining to street food, [...]
It's WRAP's first-ever Food Waste Action Week 1st - 7th March 2021. A whole week dedicated to raising awareness of the environmental impact of food waste, encompassing everything from food that goes unsold or uneaten, to waste from restaurants and food manufacturers. 'Around a third of the food we produce worldwide is lost or wasted [...]
Although we’ve all had a little more time on our hands than we would have liked this year, this does at least give us time to reflect and plan. Looking ahead to the trends we’ll see in 2021 should also show some new opportunities for the taking. INDULGENT TREATS Mac 'n' Cheese Croquettes [...]
We have carried out a Covid-19 risk assessment and shared the results with the people who work here We have cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in line with guidance We have taken all reasonable steps to help our people work from home We have taken all reasonable steps to maintain a 2m distance in the [...]
Last year over 400,000 people registered to take part in Veganuary and data suggests 10 times that took part without registering! The campaign has grown each year gaining more and more buzz within the press, on social media and through celebrity endorsements. Having a dedicated 'Veganuary' menu is a great way to join in the campaign [...]
Looking to increase spend per head on takeaway orders? Try upping your sides game. With lockdown #2 here for the next few weeks, customers are spending more per head on sides and accompaniments than they usually would as takeaways replace meals out. Having a versatile sides menus is a simple way to increase the value [...]
Veganuary may be over but that doesn’t mean you should abandon the vegan meals that have graced your menu this January. With 25% of the population expected to be vegetarian or vegan by 2025 and flexitarians set to make up just under half the population (Sainsbury’s), there is growing demand for innovative plant-based dishes that [...]
We’re excited to launch our new vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and seafood dishes. These diverse products join our existing range of meat-free and free-from starters, sharers and main meals, helping you offer a varied and inclusive menu. With vegans and vegetarians expected to make up a quarter of the population by 2025 and flexitarians even more than [...]
This year our MSC H&G Coated Whitebait won the BFFF Foodservice Product of the Year. In 2020 we wanted to bring the best to an even bigger audience. With an estimated 1 in 10 people now avoiding gluten (The Guardian), it’s essential to offer a good selection of gluten-free options on your menu. Especially as [...]
