Loungers Reports Strong Sales but Staffing ‘Remains Tough’
Cafe bar operator Loungers has reported it had “continued to consistently outperform the sector”, with like-for-like sales growth of 23.4% across the 28 weeks to…
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Food and Drink
Sector Welcomes Government’s Small Brewers’ Relief Proposals
The government’s proposed reforms to small brewers’ relief (SBR), has been largely welcomed by industry bodies. The main proposals are: • Replacing the existing taper…
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Cyrus Todiwala launches Zest Quest Asia 2022
After a two-year gap filled by three successful on-line spin-offs, Zest Quest Asia is returning in its original format, with colleges and student chefs invited to submit their entries to Zest Quest Asia 2022.
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Growth Slows in October as Eating-Out Confidence Builds
Growth in delivery and takeaway sales has eased as consumers return to pre-COVID-19 eating-out habits, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker shows
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Cyrus Todiwala Announces Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge Champion
Cyrus Todiwala, chef owner of Café Spice Namaste in Royal Albert Wharf and co-founder of Zest Quest Asia, the student culinary competition, is delighted to announce Emily
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Rolling 12-Month Sales Down 4.5% for Managed Pubs, Bars and Restaurants
Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved modest sales growth in October amid mounting operational pressures, the latest edition
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BaxterStorey Hosts Culinary Experience with Kirk Haworth
BaxterStorey recently hosted its latest Culinary Experience event in London with Great British Menu star and Executive Chef at Plates, Kirk Haworth.
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Riso Gallo Supplier to COP26 Summit in Glasgow (UK)
Riso Gallo, the Italian Rice & Risotto Experts, are proud to be a supplier to the COP26 summit in the UK.
The city of Glasgow is hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties
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Greene King Offers Thousands of Pounds of Prizes to Reward Designated Drivers this Christmas
Greene King is stepping up its annual campaign to encourage responsible drivers this Christmas as part of Coca-Cola’s Hero the Driver campaign.
Read more...Hospitality Sector Faces Price Rises Post-Christmas
The hospitality sector faces steep price increases after Christmas, with restaurants, hotels, and bars expected to raise prices three times before April 2022.
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Roux Scholarship 2022: Entries open today as the Roux Family set the recipe challenge
The Roux family has launched its search for a 2022 scholar, offering a prize of up to £12,000 to support career development as well as invitation to cook
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Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels Appoints Group Executive Chef
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has appointed a Group Executive Chef who brings 25 years’ experience to the role, having worked for renowned hotel groups
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British Lion Egg Products Gets Cracking with Newest Member
Eleven of Britain’s largest processed egg suppliers are now signed up to the Lion scheme, after Chippindale Foods, a leading supplier of free range eggs
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Arkell’s Showcases at Official Royal British Legion Centenary Cookbook Launch
To celebrate the centenary of The Royal British Legion, celebrity chefs have teamed up with acting or former members of the military to create a unique cookbook.
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