News Update 18/3/13 - our selection of food news from the world's press

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New food scandal as cheap fish is passed off as more expensive varieties in stores across Scotland Watchdogs have called for a widespread programme of DNA testing to stop the fake food racket. Read more from the Daily Record   The gastropub revolution: Pub-restaurants begin to dominate eating-out market
Food sales in managed pubs are outperforming the rest of the UK’s eating-out sector on the back of keen pricing, effective marketing and a broadening of their offering to appeal to a wider consumer-base. Read more from Big Hospitality   Adam Reid named head chef at the French by Simon Rogan Adam Reid has been named head chef at the French by Simon Rogan, the fine-dining restaurant at Manchester’s Midland Hotel. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper   Rhys Badcock is crowned Australia's first Professional MasterChef The Chef from Byron Bay, New South Wales beat the other finalists by only two points to win over judges Marco Pierre White and Matt Preston. Read more from Perth Now    
   
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Editor 18th March 2013

News Update 18/3/13 - our selection of food news from the world's press