Month: December 2019
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Dec- 2019 -10 DecemberFood and Drink
Half of consumers want more meat-free meals, survey finds
Over half (51%) of diners would like more meat-free options when eating out and over seven in 10 (71%) would…
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10 DecemberPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon reveals £200m expansion plan
JD Wetherspoon has announced an investment of over £200m in order to develop new pubs and hotels, as well as…
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10 DecemberRestaurants
Carluccio’s plans further expansion through franchise partners
Carluccio’s has announced its intention to seek strategic franchise partners to support it in further business expansion. The Italian restaurant…
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10 DecemberAnalysis
Year in review: trends and predictions for the hospitality sector
The UK hospitality sector continues to be an exciting industry to operate in. Up against a range of headwinds, not…
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9 DecemberBusiness Bites
The Lib Dems want to abolish business rates, but don’t hold your breath
Over the weekend the leader of the Lib Dems, Jo Swinson, visited Hertforshire to discuss her party’s approach to SMEs.…
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9 DecemberRestaurants
Pho owners consider sale ahead of expansion plans
The private equity owners of vietnamese restaurant chain Pho are reportedly mulling over a potential sale of the business. According…
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9 DecemberRestaurants
The Latymer at Pennyhill Park appoints Steve Smith as head chef
Surrey-based Michelin starred restaurant, The Latymer, at Pennyhill Park has appointed Steve Smith as head chef. He joins from Bohemia…
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9 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Distillery launches £1m crowdfunding campaign
Leading organic Scottish distillery, Nc’nean, has announced the launch of a £1m crowdfunding campaign. The campaign, launched through investment platform,…
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9 DecemberComment
Transparency in the food supply chain
Creating transparency in the food supply chain is nothing new, but it has now become inevitable thanks to rapidly growing…
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9 DecemberComment
5 key trends transforming the foodservice industry – and what that means for food safety
Veganism becomes mainstream – According to the Vegan Society, in 2018, the UK launched more vegan products than any other…
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