New Chairman for Campaign for Real Ale
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced Ash Corbett-Collins has been appointed as its new Chairman. An election took place at a meeting of…
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Food and Drink
Zest Quest Asia Launches Twelfth Annual Competition, With New Semi-Finalist Round
(September 2024, London) Zest Quest Asia 2025 is now open for entries! Fortuitously timed during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival period, the launch of the 12th…
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Love British Food Calls on Government to Embrace Community-Focused Food Strategy During British Food Fortnight
British Food Fortnight is now under way (September 20) and runs until 6th October 2024, marking its 23rd year as the nation’s leading celebration of…
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Drinks Sales Down Again But Losses Narrow
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise continue to lag last year’s levels as autumn gets underway, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales…
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Hospitality Businesses Urged to Prepare for New Tipping Laws
A hospitality business adviser is warning owners of pubs and restaurants not to fall foul of new rules governing workers’ tips. Lynne Blakey, a director…
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Interest Rate Remains Unchanged at 5%
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 5%, saying should be able to cut interest rates “gradually over time”. The decision comes…
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Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Champion Welsh Chef?
Chefs who have what it takes to become a Welsh champion are being encouraged to enter prestigious competitions at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC)…
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New Packaging Rules Risk ‘Double Penalty’ For Hospitality
The disposal of thousands of tonnes of packaging will be unfairly paid for twice by businesses, due to ill-thought through and complex Extended Producer Responsibility…
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Pint Ban Proposals Rejected By Drinkers And Publicans
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is urging the Government to set aside research scapegoating pint measures and pubs, and instead focus on offering proper…
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TGI Fridays Falls Into Administration With 87 Sites And 3,000 Jobs At Risk
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration as the hospitality firm seeks to sell its chain of 87 restaurants across the country,…
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UK Eating Out Market To Benefit From Falling Inflation And Stabilising Economy
The latest insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index reveal a promising outlook for the UK’s eating out market in 2024. Falling inflation is set…
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Commonwealth Games Can Benefit Glasgow Hospitality
The Scottish government has agreed to stage a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted by Glasgow. The Australian state of Victoria…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce The Opening Of The Wren
In the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral on Watling Street serving high quality food also featuring a basement cocktail bar and exclusive whiskey vault London’s…
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Redcat Pub Company Appoints Fleet Street
RedCat Pub Company, the pub group founded and chaired by Rooney Anand and operator of the award-winning Coaching Inn Group, has chosen Fleet Street, the…
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Brewer And Pub Operator Wells & Co. Joins Expanding Zero Carbon Forum Member Roster
Wells & Co., the Bedfordshire based, family-owned brewery, which operates 200 pubs across England and France, is the latest member to join Zero Carbon Forum,…
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