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Hello AND welcome… Autumn is coming, and I was going to say cooler days too but we’ve had many of
Jess’s mustreads this issue
those over our so-called summer this year! And I write this while enjoying the September heatwave, so it seems strange to be thinking about Halloween and roast dinners but, prepared to maximise sales. Our main feature this issue is Halloween. It’s a huge
Intriguing insight, page 09 KAM Media’s Katie Jenkins shares brand-new research
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as always in foodservice, it pays to plan ahead and be
opportunity for operators and an occasion that gets bigger and bigger as each year passes. We have some delightfully spooky ideas and inspiration for you on pages 12-14. As we step into autumn, the lure of a roast dinner is too reinvigorate the ever-popular roast to excite customers and
Soft drinks, page 16 Thirst-quenching ideas
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hard to resist, so on pages 19-21 we’ve focused on how to attract footfall. From suggestions on jazzing up meat to tasty twists for meat-free options, side dishes and accompaniments, you should see customers coming back for more. Have a great autumn!
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5 ways with… page 22 It’s versatile and hugely popular halloumi
JESS DOUGLAS DIRECTOR CONFEX LTD
ISSUE 15 2023
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