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Jeremy Hunt's Key Points at the Conservative Party Conference

Posted by Emily on 5th Oct 2023

Jeremy Hunt has emphasised the need to resize the state to pre-pandemic levels and boost productivity. His message is clear: Don't underestimate Britain's economic prospects. Image Source: Un … read more

Starbucks' Sustainable Solution: Coffee Seeds Built for Tomorrow's Climate

Posted by Stelios on 4th Oct 2023

Starbucks has embarked on a groundbreaking venture to preserve the future of coffee, a beverage deeply rooted in global culture. Through its pioneering research, Starbucks has unveiled six new vari … read more

Greggs reports an increase in sales in the latest quarter

Posted by Stelios on 4th Oct 2023

Britain's leading bakery chain, Greggs, has announced an impressive 20.8% sales surge in the recent quarter, bringing the total sales increase for the 13 weeks up to 30 September compared to the sa … read more

Environment Secretary Coffey Vows to Cut Red Tape, Starting with Bendy Bananas

Posted by Emily on 3rd Oct 2023

The United Kingdom will finally discard the "absurd" European Union (EU) regulations governing the sale of flexible bananas, as announced by the Environment Secretary nearly four years after exitin … read more

Jeremy Hunt's Pledge: £11 per Hour and a Revamped Benefits System

Posted by Stelios on 2nd Oct 2023

The National Living Wage will see an increment to £11 per hour from the forthcoming April, as affirmed by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. Image Source: Number 10, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons … read more

VAT Return in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality

Posted by Emily on 24th Sep 2023

The Republic of Ireland's recent announcement increasing the VAT on its hospitality and tourism sector from 9% to 13.5% has created waves of debate. This decision catapults the Republic of Ireland … read more

UK Inflation Slows Amidst Falling Food Prices

Posted by Emily on 22nd Sep 2023

In a surprise turn of events in August, UK inflation experienced a fall, primarily driven by the slowing of food prices. According to official figures, prices are increasing at their slowest rate i … read more

Fukushima: China's Seafood Imports from Japan Drop 67% in August

Posted by Stelios on 22nd Sep 2023

China's seafood imports from Japan saw a significant dip last month following Tokyo's decision to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. According to the Chinese … read more

Interest Rates Remain Steady After 14 Consecutive Increases

Posted by Emily on 21st Sep 2023

In an unexpected turn of events, the Bank of England has chosen not to increase UK interest rates, observing a quicker-than-anticipated decline in price increases. The rates stand firm at 5.25%, a … read more

Past Winners Panel line-up announced and you won’t want to miss it!

Posted by Emily on 11th Sep 2023

We have two exciting updates on our Ceres Media Training Day that we are hosting in conjunction with The NFFF on Monday 23rd October 2023.The first is the stellar line-up of guests we have taking part … read more

Could India's Rice Export Ban Lead to Global Food Crisis?

Posted by Stelios on 6th Sep 2023

As India partially bans rice exports, there's mounting concern about the potential global food crisis. The move by the Indian government aims to counter soaring domestic prices and increase local a … read more

The Future of Pizza Hut U.K. in Jeopardy Amidst Looming Debt Crisis

Posted by Stelios on 5th Sep 2023

Pizza Hut's British operation is sinking into a severe debt crisis, aggravated by surging inflation rates. The American corporation's largest U.K. franchise, which employs over 4,000 staff across 1 … read more

Do Fast Food Ads Lie? Burger King Faces Lawsuit Over Whopper Sizes

Posted by Stelios on 5th Sep 2023

A US judge has ruled that Burger King must confront a legal case accusing the company of presenting its Whopper burger as being larger in its menu images than in reality. The lawsuit claims the fas … read more

Salmon Farms Face 'Biological' Issues

Posted by Emily on 25th Aug 2023

Several of Scotland's leading salmon farms have highlighted ongoing significant "biological" issues. This frequently pertains to challenges like sea lice or illnesses, and there's been added pressu … read more

Following McDonald's, Burger King India Opts to Remove Tomatoes from Its Offerings

Posted by Stelios on 20th Aug 2023

Burger King has announced the exclusion of tomatoes from its fare in its Indian establishments due to a significant increase in costs. The fast-food company cited "unstable conditions affecting the … read more

Ceres Hosts Media Training Day For Shortlisted Shops

Posted by Emily on 15th Aug 2023

We are delighted to be supporting The NFFF and the 2024 National Fish & Chip Awards by hosting a media training day. The event will take place on Monday 23rd October 2023 and is designed t … read more

Beyond Meat Lowers Annual Revenue Predictions as Demand for Plant-Based Meat Drops

Posted by Emily on 12th Aug 2023

Beyond Meat has reduced its yearly revenue projection and failed to meet net sales estimates for the second quarter, suggesting that the decreasing demand for its more expensive plant-based meat al … read more

Wheat Prices Spike Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Posted by Emily on 8th Aug 2023

Wheat prices have risen since February due to Russia's extensive assaults on Ukrainian ports and grain storage facilities, notably on the Danube River. Following a Russian drone strike on a Ukraini … read more

Boost Your Sales with the Awesome Ceres Alpha Coater!

Posted by Emily on 25th Jul 2023

Are you feeling the pressure to up your game and attract customers' attention with many quality food choices? We've got your back with our brand-new creation: the Ceres Alpha Coater!Picture th … read more

Unleashing Our Latest Innovation: The Power of Natural Cleaning in Your Hands with Ceres Natural Degreaser

Posted by Stelios on 24th Jul 2023

Two years after the successful launch of our acclaimed Deep Fryer Cleaner, we are thrilled to bring you another breakthrough in our trusted line of cleaning solutions: the Natural Degreaser. … read more

Ceres Rustic Breadcrumbs - the perfect crunchy coating

Posted by Stelios on 18th Jul 2023

Giving a natural look and an unrivalled texture to a range of fried foods is the new Rustic Breadcrumbs from Ceres. Perfect for coating thicker products such as fish fillets, fish … read more

Traditional Batter Mix sets new standards

Posted by Stelios on 18th Jul 2023

Introducing our latest creation: Traditional Batter Mix. As food enthusiasts, we are thrilled to share we have developed this exceptional batter mix specifically for foodservice operators like … read more

UK's Leading Food Company Advocates for Healthier Food Taxes

Posted by Emily on 14th Jun 2023

One of the UK's prominent food corporations, Danone UK & Ireland, known for its Actimel yoghurt brand, believes that the government needs to play a more significant role in encouraging healthier co … read more

A poem about fish and chips

Posted by Emily on 10th Jun 2023

Meeting and cooking for the Chelsea Pensioners on National Fish & Chip Day was a real honour and hearing their memories and stories of a dish they grew up on was absolutely fascinating. What we did … read more

Chelsea Pensioners enjoy fish & chips on National Fish & Chip Day

Posted by Emily on 2nd Jun 2023

We had the honour of cooking fish and chips for over 200 Chelsea Pensioners at their Royal Hospital Chelsea home in celebration of National Fish & Chip Day on Friday 2nd June. We suppl … read more

Has the UK Vegan Wave Peaked?

Posted by Emily on 29th May 2023

Several key brands, including Oatly, Nestlé, and Innocent Drinks, have withdrawn select plant-based products from the UK market, raising questions about the robustness of the vegan trend. Per- … read more

Ceres serves Chelsea pensioners Britain’s iconic dish on national fish & chip day

Posted by Jessica on 28th May 2023

We are delighted to reveal that we will be serving fish and chips to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners at their Royal Hospital Chelsea home on National Fish & Chip Day. We have the honour o … read more

Toridoll Acquires Franco Manca's Parent Company, Fulham Shore, in £93 Million Agreement

Posted by Emily on 10th Apr 2023

Japanese culinary giant, Toridoll, is set to acquire Fulham Shore, the company behind Franco Manca, in a deal valued at £93 million. This acquisition signifies a premium of approximately 34.8% base … read more

Is It British? FSA Probes into Pork's True Origin

Posted by Emily on 5th Apr 2023

Farmers Weekly has revealed that a prominent UK food manufacturer allegedly supplied supermarkets with sometimes off-quality meat. kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons According … read more

Italy Takes Steps to Prohibit Lab-Grown Meat in Defence of Food Heritage

Posted by Emily on 31st Mar 2023

The Italian government has supported new legislation aiming to outlaw meat cultivated in laboratories and other synthetic foodstuffs, underscoring the safeguarding of Italian culinary heritage and … read more

Introducing Nick

Posted by Stelios on 18th Mar 2023

Coffee shops have expert baristas, cocktail bars have professional mixologists and at Ceres we have…Nick Damurakis! I’m delighted to welcome Nick to the Ceres team as our Business Deve … read more

Stelios Named in 20 Top Hospitality Influencers for 2023

Posted by Emily on 14th Mar 2023

Ceres Managing Director and host of the Ceres Podcast Stelios Theocharous has been named as one of the 20 Top Hospitality Influencers for 2023. The prestigious list, compiled by media outlet Modern … read more

The National Fish and Chip Awards Winners 2023

Posted by Emily on 28th Feb 2023

Today in London, the National Fish & Chip Awards unveiled this year's top contenders in an elegant award ceremony. Presented by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) and graced by comed … read more

British Pie Week

Posted by Stelios on 19th Feb 2023

From 6th-12th March all eyes are on the pies as British Pie Week takes place, and we have all the bases covered. We’ve got everything from a really simple homemade steak pie that even you w … read more

Wendy's Expands into UK's Northern Market with First Sheffield Franchise

Posted by Emily on 10th Nov 2022

Wendy's, a renowned fast-food chain, is set to mark a significant expansion in the UK by opening its first franchise location in Sheffield next month. This move signifies the brand's strategic push … read more

Expand Your Menu and Build Sales With New Ceres Alpha Coater

Posted by Emily on 12th Aug 2022

Restaurants and Takeaways are under more pressure than ever to diversify, not just in light of rising fish prices but also to capture the attention of Gen Z, who want more variety, as well as quick … read more

Stand Out With Our New Labelling Solutions

Posted by Stelios on 21st Mar 2022

We’ve launched a series of high quality, value for money food labels to help your shop run more smoothly. The first is our Advanced Food Rotation Label which allows staff preparing bat … read more

The Ceres Podcast: Celebrating a Milestone of 100 Episodes

Posted by Emily on 27th Jul 2021

This month, we recorded our 100th Ceres podcast episode, and I’m blown away when I look back at the calibre of the guests we’ve featured. When I started the podcasts two years ago, they focu … read more

Burton Road Chippy Finds a New Home

Posted by Emily on 1st Feb 2021

Confronted with a steep 17% hike in rent coupled with the mandatory shuttering of their restaurant due to the COVID-19 crisis, Burton Road Chippy in Lincoln opted for relocation last summer. Lesley … read more

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