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Today we've announced our multi-year UK partnership with Manchester City Football Club.

A technical breakthrough in confectionery packaging will see Nestlé’s ‘YES!’ snack bar range wrapped in recyclable paper for the first time.

In a recent independent survey of UK chefs, CHEF has found that eight in ten of those working in professional kitchens (81%) have experienced signs of stress or mental health issues at some point during their careers*. Despite the overall increased efforts directed towards mental health awareness during the past decade, almost half (48%) believe that not enough is being done to support chef mental health in the workplace*.

Your convenience store is a mainstay of the local community, so it’s important to continually refine and improve your product ranges, promotions and deals to offer the best possible value for your customers – keeping your sales figures and revenues healthy as a result.
 

Nestlé Professional® Nutritionist Beth Hooper gives the lowdown on the latest evolution in wholesome and delicious snack bars*

We are so proud that CHEF® All Natural Stocks has won the Best Stock Brand Award voted by the Readers of Restaurant Magazine for the third year in a row.

Brits are drinking 95 million cups of coffee every day in 2018*. And, for many, the first coffee of the day is made at home to deliver a fast, convenient cuppa.

The Winter months are upon us and the holiday season is only a few weeks away, so it’s time to liven up your hot beverage options and start getting festive with your takeaway drinks.

The average UK consumer drinks two cups of coffee every day*. We’re now a nation of coffee lovers, so having a range of speciality resturant coffee options on offer at your pub, restaurant or dining establishment can be a key way to broaden your appeal in this competitive market.
 

Britain has become a nation of coffee lovers, with 20% of UK consumers buying a coffee at least once a day^*. As a hotel, that means meeting your guests’ needs for quality coffee, as well as catering for a range of local, national and international guests with high expectations from their daily brew.

Autumn leaves are falling, the kids are back to school and the weather is getting colder – so it’s time for your customers to get back to the daily routine. That makes Autumn a great time to start offering self-service take-away hot coffees and teas in your convenience store.

Nitrogen-infused coffee can be complicated to serve as it usually requires a kegerator (fridge), compressed nitrogen gas cylinder, gas regulator and pressurised keg. The coffee liquid is dispensed through a stout nozzle to create a smooth and creamy texture with a crisp taste as the nitrogen brings out the round, mellow flavours in the coffee.

A new and distinctive snacks brand has been launched in the UK this month with a range of fruit and vegetable and nut bars specially crafted to be both delicious and wholesome¹.

Making a great stock from scratch is a key skill for any chef, giving you the perfect foundation on which to build and customise your dishes. But getting your stock made on time, and delivering a consistent quality and flavour, can be a challenge in a busy professional kitchen.

The Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN) is a framework within the NHS that supports improvements in the quality of services and the creation of new, improved patterns of care.

We are constantly working on new products and innovations to help support professional chefs uphold their high standards in this ever changing and challenging environment. We are proud to announce the launch our latest innovation new CHEF® Signature range made for chefs by chefs.

We all know the feeling when you're sat at your desk at work and fancy a little snack. Just a little something. An excuse to get away from your desk for five minutes and have a quick chat in the kitchen.

7.4% sugar reduction already achieved across Nestlé’s confectionery portfolio towards 10% pledge.

Our signature smooth, rich instant coffee. Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate the well-rounded taste and rich aroma in every cup. Our expertly crafted blend is great for all coffee drinking occasions, whenever you want to make special moments in the office or for your customers.

The white chocolate category is in growth* and KITKAT® is the most popular confectionery brand in foodservice**. That’s why we are pleased to announce the return of KITKAT Chunky White Chocolate as an exclusive to foodservice in its single format.

2018 is a very special year for the Nestlé Professional® Toque d’Or® Competition as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. With this in mind, CHEF® consultant Andrej Prokes, gives an overview of the evolution of the competition and why it’s so important to the future of our industry. 

Created by chefs, CHEF launches its latest innovation, new CHEF All Natural Lamb Stock.

CHEF® wins the Readers’ Choice Award two years in a row and would like to say thank you to those who voted for us.

We've said goodbye to 2017, so, CHEF® consultant Andrej Prokes, former Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz London and Sous Chef at The Fat Duck in Bray, considers the food forecast for 2018.