Industry News

The British Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year Grand Final takes place on Thursday 9th May at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel.

Following the success of last year’s show, the BSA is once again delighted to be supporting Commercial Kitchen at the NEC Birmingham 4-5 June – the UK’s only event dedicated to the running of efficient, profitable kitchen operations.

As part of the Food Standards Agency #EasytoAsk Allergen Awareness campaign we have collaborated on a new logo that can be used across all printed media.

The BSA has responded to PHE’s Calorie Reduction proposals. Click here to read more -  BSA PHE Reponse (PDF)

Sandwiches hit the CNN news agenda this week as talk turns to importing food ingredients.

The British sandwich industry has once again proved that it is adept at bringing Christmas cheer to the High Street well in advance of the festivities getting underway.

We have updated all our social media channels so we can make sure that the BSA is accesible however you wish to communicate.

Following the recent headlines surrounding the inquest into the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who passed away due to an allergic reaction after consuming a baguette containing sesame seeds, the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association would like to draw attention to the BSA guidelines on labelling published.

Over the weekend the Government announced new measures to halve childhood obesity by 2030 - framed as a second chapter to its previous obesity action plan rather than a new strategy.

The BSA has responded to Channel 5's new consumer show Shop Smart Save Money and their investigation into under-filled sandwiches. 

Thursday 10^th May saw the Sandwich and Food-to Go Industry come together to celebrate the humble sandwich and bestow honour on some of the country’s greatest.

To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12, Londoners will be able to buy the world's first all black cheese toastie, a sandwich that has got people confused, intrigued and hungry. 

Leading packaging manufacturer Coveris has revealed a revolutionary new plastic-free sandwich skillet that is more easily recycled within the UK infrastructure.

The IGD has launched a new report on the eating out sector which found that 31% of consumers would eat out more frequently if more healthy options were on offer.

The continued decline in EU immigrants coming to the UK to work highlights the increasingly critical shortage of workers in the UK food industry.

The British Sandwich and Food to Go Association has published it's response to the Scottish Government’s ‘A Healthier Future’ Consultation.

Consumers and businesses are being prevented from recycling effectively by the lack of a cohesive approach to handing waste by local authorities and waste recyclers, according to work by the British Sandwich and Food to Go Association.

The British Sandwich and Food to Go Association has published it's response to the recent Migration Advisory Committee.

The British Sandwich and Food to Go Association, together with the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association and Café Life Association, have welcomed the Home Affairs Committee’s report on immigration. 

Greggs has launched an apprenticeship scheme to fast-track its national expansion plans and develop the next generation of retail talent.

Subway has won the IGD Food-To-Go Operator of the Year award, beating shortlisted brands included Burger King, Greggs, KFC, McDonald’s and Pret A Manger.

In a recent survey conducted by Kantar TNS just 17% of UK consumers of coffee on the go said they would be more inclined to recycle their cups if charged 5p.

Administrators at FRP Advisory cease trading the business and seek buyers for the assets.

Crussh is to launch a Fit Food & Juice Bar concession within one of the UK’s largest Holland & Barrett health food stores, located on London’s Oxford Street.

As has been reported in the news expensively, here is a summary of information about Fipronil and egg products.

3 slices of smoked bacon, white bread roll and brown sauce.

The new lunch break consists of 30 minutes of eating limp sandwiches and surfing gossip sites according to new research released today, which charts the rise of ‘Al-Desco’ dining.

Staff churn and recruitment is becoming a mounting problem for sandwich bars, fuelled by EU national Brexit concerns and a lack of British applicants for jobs.

Greencore Group recorded revenue of £417.0m in the 13 weeks to 30 December 2016, an increase of 17.1% on the prior year, driven mainly by growth in its food to go business.