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Paul Lincoln, chief executive of the National Heart Forum, said that the current traffic light concept needs to be kept because it is simple for people to understand.

"The traffic light system with high, medium, low and guideline daily amounts was the one that worked best in the independent research that was undertaken and also worked best for people of all social and ethnic groups," he said.

Mr Lincoln added that a single scheme which is universally recognised in the industry is important and will help..

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Principle, which is behind Tyneside-based outlets including San Lorenzo and CafeAntipasto, has launched a new outdoor events arm, the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette reported.

Speaking to the news provider Stuart Young, the firm's managing director, explained that the new venture, Popolo Events, should open new doors for the company.

He said: "The new events division adds another string to our bow. We are looking to move our production to a trading site with storage, distribution, production and perhaps a retail unit for restaurant quality food for those working on the estate."

Recently, it..

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Wilson Vale Catering Management has taken over catering services at the plant and also at two others in Holmes Chapel and Dagenham.

Craig Taylor of sanofi-aventis said the company was "happy" with the services it has been receiving, adding that a 25 per cent rise in takings had been witnessed since the new contract commenced.

Commenting on the deal, Andrew Wilson, co-manager of Wilson Vale Catering Management, said that in the current economic climate, clients are looking for even more of a balance between cost and service.

"We were able to demonstrate our ability to..

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The firm took £47.2 million for the year to March 27th, seeing a 3.3 per cent rise in sales to £3.2 billion over the course of 2007-08.

According to chairman Richard Rose, last year saw the firm become the largest supplier of food and drink to the UK's cinema industry, while it also won a contract to supply catering services to HM Prisons in England and Wales.

Booker chief executive Charles Wilson said customer satisfaction improved, the firm's sales increased, operating profits were up 25 per cent and net debt was down 47 per cent.

He added: "Our plan to focus, drive and broaden the business..

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Contract catering jobs could be created in the north-east after the three-year, £3 million deal was agreed, it has been suggested.

Sodexo Prestige will manage two eateries – The Street Cafe and The Hancock Cafe – which are likely to attract custom from museum visitors, tour groups and university students.

David Johnson, operations director at the firm, says it is "extremely proud" to have been awarded such a prestigious contract for a unique and important venue in Newcastle.

He adds: "We look forward to working in partnership with the Great North Museum: Hancock to deliver outstanding events and visitor..

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Following a £56 million redevelopment of the airport's terminal and the replacement of airfield lighting, the Teesside international transport hub's owners have been given the go ahead to develop a business park, hotel, pub and restaurant, according to the Northern Echo.

The news provider states: "First-class air transport links are an essential factor for successful inward investment."

Adding: "A thriving Durham Tees Valley Airport would be a major lure for new investors, with the prosperity they could bring to our region."

The news may be of interest to people looking for hospitality and catering jobs in the region.

According to the former manager of Durham Tees Valley Airport Hugh..

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Deborah Batley told the Evening the Gazette that she and business partner Sarah Hutchcraft have incorporated the principles of healthy eating into the dishes their firm creates for clients in the Teesside area.

"Because people are far more educated about what they should and shouldn't eat…we try to cater for that," she explained.

The pair had the idea for a contract catering firm specialising in healthy food last year and the firm has flourished since it launched, preparing seasonal menus using locally-sourced ingredients.

Ms Batley commented: "We had both worked in the pub trade..

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Alan O'Kane owns Sidney's, an upscale Tynemouth eatery specialising in modern English cuisine, but told the Journal that he was keen to explore the opportunities the contract catering sector in the north-east has to offer.

He described the market as "big" and "not saturated so we could open something different".

Mr O'Kane, who has previously worked at the world renowned Savoy hotel in London, teamed up with local business leaders Sue and Richard Hooper of the Deli around the Corner to launch the new contract catering business, called Sidney's around the Corner.

"We both source ingredients from artisan suppliers and we..

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