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Beef and lamb are popular and versatile alternatives to the traditional turkey dinner, and the new Quality Standard 'Christmas Roasting Joints Range' and Quality Standard 'Christmas Gourmet Range' fro

Kevin Edwards, Managing Director of Hartlepool based industrial cleaners, Krystal Cleaning Services Ltd, believes that safety and cleanliness are the main ingredients of a well managed kitchen.

"The Government's approach should be to address the underlying culture and change attitudes, not just legislate and regulate. Legislation is a sledgehammer that will not crack the nut.

Run by Carpigiani, the world's largest fresh ice cream equipment manufacturer, the University is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and caterers.

All gas carrying appliances, such as boilers, gas cookers and water heaters, need to be serviced annually by a CORGI registered installer to ensure they are working safely and efficiently.

Although the recent figures show an encouraging decline in salt levels, more challenging targets are needed to meet the Government's target of 6g a day.

Banks have restrictions on lending and the property market is in sharp decline. Most sectors are likely to be hit with property, restaurants and retail being the earliest to see problems.

WHAT IS BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT? Running from 20th September to 5th October and now in its seventh year, British Food Fortnight is an established date on the school calendar.