Month: October 2018
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Oct- 2018 -24 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Winding up petition against Patisserie Valerie dismissed
The winding up petition against Stonebeach Limited, parent company of crisis-hit cafe chain Patisserie Valerie, has been dismissed. Patisserie Holdings…
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23 OctoberFood and Drink
Vegetarian meat substitutes found to be ‘exceeding salt limits’
Vegetarian meat substitutes have been found to be “exceeding salt limits” according to campaign group Action on Salt. The group…
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23 OctoberFood and Drink
UK takeaways increase 34% in eight years despite anti-obesity push
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced that despite the government’s anti-obesity push, UK takeaways have increased by 34%…
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23 OctoberBusiness
UK chef numbers drop by 17%, ONS stats show
An analysis of Office of National Statistics (ONS) employment data from 2018 by luxury hospitality recruiter The Change Group showed…
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23 OctoberAnalysis
Forget Luke Johnson: the biggest loser in the Patisserie Valerie fallout is the brand itself
Since the revelation last week that Patisserie Valerie had uncovered a multimillion pound blackhole in its accounts, British entrepreneur Luke…
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23 OctoberRestaurants
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens launches Restaurant Interlude
A new dining destination, Restaurant Interlude, has been launched at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens – the historic 200 acre estate,…
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22 OctoberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoons pub evacuated after ‘stink bomb’ let off
A Wetherspoons pub in Paisley was evacuated after a “stink bomb” was let off on the premises. The smell was…
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22 OctoberPeople
Study finds uplifting music prompts more restaurant tips
New research has found that customers are more likely to tip restaurant staff when they hear uplifting music. The study…
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22 OctoberAwards & Events
Buzzworks named Ayrshire’s ‘Best Business’
Scotland-based independent restaurant and bar operator, Buzzworks Holdings, has been crowned Ayrshire’s Best Business. The hospitality group took home the…
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19 OctoberRestaurants
GBK apologises for ‘curry war’ advert
GBK has apologised after an advert saw the company attempting to start a “curry war” outside of Indian restaurants. In…
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