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		<title>New data warns of hidden risks in allergen information when eating out</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New data warns of hidden risks in allergen information when eating out New audit insights highlight gaps in how allergen information is managed across UK hospitality New industry data is highlighting potential risks in how allergen information is managed in UK hospitality, with audit findings showing recurring issues in how information is provided to customers [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>CÔTE BRASSERIE KICKS OFF FIRST-EVER WORLD CUP SCREENINGS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Restaurant opens its doors to the world’s biggest sporting event with premium matchday experiences, family-friendly viewing and a brand-new menu This summer, the world’s biggest sporting event is coming home &#8211; to Côte Brasserie! For the first time ever, select Côte Brasserie restaurants will enter the live sports arena, launching dedicated football viewing experiences. As [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Frankie &#038; Benny’s launches new All-Inclusive feast with 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, pasta, sides and soft drinks for just £19.95</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Frankie & Benny’s launches new All-Inclusive feast with 90 minutes of unlimited pizza]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Big plates. Bigger portions. Endless refills &#8211; no passport required! Frankie &#38; Benny’s, the beloved New York Italian restaurant, is inviting guests to ditch the travel plans and escape to an all-inclusive experience much closer to home with the launch of its brand-new unlimited dining offer. From now until 3rd July 2026, diners can go all-in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>PICKY SEASON IS OFFICIALLY UPON US &#8211; AND BRITS ARE UPGRADING TO SPANISH STYLE TAPAS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[“PICKY SEASON” IS OFFICIALLY UPON US - AND BRITS ARE UPGRADING TO SPANISH STYLE TAPAS]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A survey of 2,000 Brits found that June is the month we officially swap cooked evening meals for “picky bits”, at LEAST three times a week, on average.   And with temperatures set to rise even more this summer, a new survey by unearthed has revealed what we eat in summer is drastically changing.   According to the poll, gone are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tortilla launches Summer Edit inspired by one of Mexico&#8217;s best-kept culinary secrets &#8211; the Caesar salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tortilla launches Summer Edit inspired by one of Mexico's best-kept culinary secrets - the Caesar salad]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cali Caesar Wraps and Hibiscus Lemonade landing nationwide Tortilla has launched its new Summer Edit, inspired by one of Mexico&#8217;s best-kept culinary secrets &#8211; the Caesar salad. While many people associate Caesar salad with Italy, the iconic dish was actually created by restaurateur Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924. Situated on the border between [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate Father’s Day the Côte Brasserie way &#8211; with FREE beer for Dad, indulgent French-inspired feasts and luxurious dining at home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Award-Winning Hackstons Celebrates Father’s Day with Rare Bottles]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[From leisurely breakfasts with FREE Bloody Marys, to sharing Côte de Bœuf steak bundles in brasserie and indulgent French mixed grills delivered to your door &#8211; Côte Brasserie has Father’s Day celebrations covered this June Côte Brasserie has launched its Father’s Day celebrations the French way with indulgent menus, premium sharing dishes and free drinks [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>St Helens-Based Venturepak Joins Ice Cream Alliance to Expand Growing Packaging Business</title>
		<link>https://walesconnected.co.uk/st-helens-based-venturepak-joins-ice-cream-alliance-to-expand-growing-packaging-business/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=st-helens-based-venturepak-joins-ice-cream-alliance-to-expand-growing-packaging-business</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[St Helens-Based Venturepak Joins Ice Cream Alliance to Expand Growing Packaging Business]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A LEADING plastic packaging specialist has joined the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA) in a strategic move to strengthen its position within the UK’s growing ice cream sector. Venturepak, a St-Helens-based manufacturer of high-quality plastic containers, are excited to join the alliance, and are looking forward to building meaningful partnerships within the ice cream industry and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>IT’S TIME TO GETTA GELATO</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Regatta Great Outdoors Takes to the Road with Free Gelato Tour to Kick Off a Summer of Adventure &#160;   Monday 18th May 2026 &#8211; Regatta Great Outdoors is hitting the road next week with a road trip to bring complimentary gelato to communities across England and Wales. To kick off the start of an adventure-filled summer, the brand&#8217;s nationwide [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How avocados can support gut health and help you feel your best this summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Avocado Organisation partners with nutritionist Jasmine Bliss to highlight how fibre-rich foods like avocados can support gut health and everyday wellbeing ahead of summer.         As summer approaches, many people are looking to reset their routines and feel lighter, more energised, and balanced. While seasonal changes often focus on fitness or skincare, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Welsh homeowners face six-day waits for urgent repairs as tradie shortages continue to bite</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fix Radio analysis shows Wales is already feeling the strain, with urgent repairs taking nearly a week on average as pressure on the trades deepens Wales records an average 6-day wait for an urgent tradie fix. The East of England records the shortest average wait in the dataset, at 3 days, while the East Midlands records [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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