Talking food with Bidfood

The past 18 months have brought about a lot of change for the industry and fast approaching is one of the most notable and pressing changes – Natasha’s Law. Natasha’s Law, more formally known as prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) requirements, comes into effect on Friday, 1st October 2021. These changes will require food businesses to label PPDS food with a full list of ingredients containing emphasised allergens within, bringing the provision of allergen information in line with labelling for prepacked food. In this episode, we delve deeper into getting ready for Natasha’s Law, exploring the hurdles and the opportunities as a result of the legislation changes. Our expert guests also provide their useful advice to support food service businesses in feeling prepared and confident going forwards. Joining Joe Angliss as co-host for this episode is Natalie Bance, Senior PR and External Communications Manager, as well as guests Jim Cathcart, Policy Director at UKHospitality, and Samantha Elliot, Nutrition & Allergen Manager at Bidfood.

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Sustainability and ethics are just as much of a concern to consumers now as they were before the pandemic, and many would argue even more so with the clock ticking on global warming. In this episode, the third in our Trends 2021 Updated series, we take a look at the Careful Consumption trend, exploring how consumer and business concerns about our impact on the environment are reflected in their menu, ingredient and product choices, how demand for plant-based products and innovation are evolving, and some creative and practical tips on minimising food waste. They also put forward some advice for operators looking to make more sustainable choices in packaging and talk about examples of best practice they’ve seen that have inspired them. Catherine Hinchcliff returns to join Joe in co-hosting this podcast, along with Wendy Bartlett, founder of bartlett mitchell, and Catherine Ekundayo, Category Executive at Bidfood. Learn more about our trends here: www.bidfood.co.uk/2021-food-trends/ Resources from bartlett mitchell from their experts: www.bartlettmitchell.co.uk/category/expert-guides/

This year has been unlike any other and consumers’ priorities and choices are really shifting. Because of this, we decided to launch a 2021 Trends Update, and take a deeper look into how our key 2021 food and drink trends have evolved throughout the year.

In this second episode of our Trends Update series, we’ll take a deep dive into our Wellness My Way trend. We uncover some of the key sub-trends we’re seeing grow and emerge in this area, and we discuss practical and simple ways in which operators can incorporate the wellness trend into their offering. Plus, our Food Development Chef Wayne discusses how some of these can be applied in the education and care sectors.

For the episode, Holly Rogers, Senior Research and Insights Executive, joins as a co-host with regular host Joe Angliss. They are joined by Samantha Elliott, who is our Nutritionist at Bidfood, and then Wayne Wright from our Food Development team who discusses his expert opinions on how this trend can be applied specifically to the education and care sectors.

To learn more about our trends, go to: www.bidfood.co.uk/2021-food-trends/

This year has been unlike any other and consumers’ priorities and choices are really shifting. Because of this, we decided to launch a 2021 Trends Update, and take a deeper look into how our key 2021 food and drink trends have evolved throughout the year. In this second episode of our Trends Update series, we’ll take a deep dive into our Wellness My Way trend. We uncover some of the key sub-trends we’re seeing grow and emerge in this area, and we discuss practical and simple ways in which operators can incorporate the wellness trend into their offering. Plus, our Food Development Chef Wayne discusses how some of these can be applied in the education and care sectors. For the episode, Holly Rogers, Senior Research and Insights Executive, joins as a co-host with regular host Joe Angliss. They are joined by Samantha Elliott, who is our Nutritionist at Bidfood, and then Wayne Wright from our Food Development team who discusses his expert opinions on how this trend can be applied specifically to the education and care sectors. To learn more about our trends, go to: www.bidfood.co.uk/2021-food-trends/

Food and drink trends have been evolving at a really rapid pace since the pandemic began, fuelled by changes in consumer behaviour and attitudes. Our Insights team have put together an update on the most important changes, highlighting the implications for operators. In the first podcast episode, we’ll be focussing on Global Cuisines, understanding which stand out the most right now, and why, as well as taking a look at how to embrace these in your menu planning and offer, so that you can hit the mark with your customers as you open and rebuild trade.

Joining Joe Angliss to co-host this podcast is Catherine Hinchcliff, Head of Corporate Marketing and Insight at Bidfood, along with Michal Seal, Marketing & Corporate Communications Director at Elior UK, Karl Chessell, Director of Hospitality Operators and Food at CGA, and Martin Eshelby who is our Food Innovation Manager at Bidfood.

To see more on our trends, go to: www.bidfood.co.uk/2021-food-trends/

Food and drink trends have been evolving at a really rapid pace since the pandemic began, fuelled by changes in consumer behaviour and attitudes. Our Insights team have put together an update on the most important changes, highlighting the implications for operators. In the first podcast episode, we’ll be focussing on Global Cuisines, understanding which stand out the most right now, and why, as well as taking a look at how to embrace these in your menu planning and offer, so that you can hit the mark with your customers as you open and rebuild trade. Joining Joe Angliss to co-host this podcast is Catherine Hinchcliff, Head of Corporate Marketing and Insight at Bidfood, along with Michal Seal, Marketing & Corporate Communications Director at Elior UK, Karl Chessell, Director of Hospitality Operators and Food at CGA, and Martin Eshelby who is our Food Innovation Manager at Bidfood. To see more on our trends, go to: www.bidfood.co.uk/2021-food-trends/

For this episode we’re talking through research results from a recent survey we produced in collaboration with market research agency, Savanta. The survey focuses on consumer expectations for staycations and the opportunities you can capitalise on, for what is set to be a boom in the UK tourism market. As well as that, we’ll also talk through what the market has in store for us through this summer and onwards.

To help digest this, regular host Joe Angliss is joined by David King who is our Senior Customer Marketing Manager and Jonny Sim, who is a Campaign & Activation Manager at Bidfood.

For more support on getting staycations ready, go to www.bidfood.co.uk/staycations

 

To see how else we can support you to get ready to relaunch, go to: www.bidfood.co.uk/covid-19-support/relaunch-ready/

In this episode, we’re supporting Nutrition & Hydration week, with top tips and support for the care sector to help residents stay hydrated. We discuss the symptoms of dehydration to look out for, food and drink ideas to increase fluids across menus, and the best way to support residents.

Joining us on the episode are two of our fantastic food development team, Pam Maclean, Food Development Manager and Wayne Wright, Food Development Chef.

To find out more about our work within the care sector: www.bidfood.co.uk/care-homes/

To become a Bidfood customer: www.bidfood.co.uk/become-a-customer/

In this episode, we’re supporting Nutrition & Hydration week, with top tips and support for the care sector to help residents stay hydrated. We discuss the symptoms of dehydration to look out for, food and drink ideas to increase fluids across menus, and the best way to support residents. Joining us on the episode are two of our fantastic food development team, Pam Maclean, Food Development Manager and Wayne Wright, Food Development Chef. To find out more about our work within the care sector: www.bidfood.co.uk/care-homes/ To become a Bidfood customer: www.bidfood.co.uk/become-a-customer/