Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

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Sustainable Restaurant Association launches global rating scheme The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has announced the launch of a global rating scheme for restaurants following the unveiling of The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2013. Read more from Big Hospitality   John Wood to consult on new restaurants for Dormy House hotel One-time Michelin-starred chef John Wood has been appointed as food and beverage consultant at the Cotswold’s Dormy House hotel, which is currently closed while it undergoes a £10m refurbishment. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper   London pizza named most delicious food A temporary venue in a former Scout hut in east London serves a pizza that is the most delicious food item in the world, beating dishes from Italy, according to voters on the ChowzterFast Feast awards. Read more from Bloomberg  
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Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press