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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Apr- 2024 -25 April
Today’s news in brief – 25/04/24
Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a pre-pack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. Searcys has announced a new partnership with…
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25 April
Hogs Back owner saves Mondo brewery in pre-pack deal
Brewing industry veteran Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a pre-pack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. As well as delivering…
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25 April
Hare and Hounds Nuneaton reopens after £286,000 refurb
Proper Pubs has announced that the Hare and Hounds pub in Nuneaton has reopened after a £286,000 refurbishment. Inside the pub features brand new furniture, fixtures, fittings and flooring and two separate trading areas. One half is a lounge for intimate gatherings with family and friends and the other half…
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25 April
Pasture to open first Birmingham restaurant
Steak-house and late night bar Pasture is set to open the doors of its first Birmingham restaurant on 27 May. Pasture restaurants are known for their fire-based cooking and local ingredients. With existing restaurants in Bristol and Cardiff, Pasture Birmingham will soon occupy 6,500 sq ft across one floor of…
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25 April
Searcys to manage and host private events at 22 Bishopsgate
Searcys has announced a new partnership with 22 Bishopsgate, which will see the catering group manage and host corporate and private evening events at Horizon 22. Horizon 22 is anticipated to become one of London’s “most exclusive” private events locations, as it launches its private hire experiences that will be…
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24 April
Foodles partners with ReFood to eliminate ‘unavoidable’ waste
B-Corp certified corporate catering business Foodles has partnered with ReFood to eliminate unavoidable food waste generated across its national operations, as part of a strategic drive to further enhance its sustainability credentials. The agreement will see the surplus meals collected from Foodles’ smart fridges across London sent to ReFood’s anaerobic…
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24 April
Today’s news in brief – 24/04/24
Tortilla revenues rose by 14% to £65.7m in the year to 31 December 2023, as it built on the momentum from the previous year’s record. During the period, the group opened six sites in the UK as well as one franchise site, taking the total to 87 locations. According to…
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24 April
Pret co-founder returns amid board shakeup
Pret a Manger has announced that its co-founder Sinclair Beecham will return to the company in an advisory role as it reshuffles the makeup of its board. Olivier Goudet, who has been chairman since JAB’s acquisition in 2018, will step down and be replaced by his colleague Konrad Meyer. Meyer…
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24 April
Redemption Roasters closes £2.7m investment fund to fuel expansion
Coffee company Redemption Roasters has closed its latest £2.7m investment round as it is set to treble revenue over the next three years to help drive expansion and increase impact in London and across the UK. With a pre-money valuation of £22m, the company is set to launch four new…
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24 April
Tortilla revenues rise 14% to £65.7m in FY23
Tortilla has reported that revenues rose by 14% to £65.7m in the year to 31 December 2023, as it built on the momentum from the previous year’s record. Like-for-like revenues also grew 3.6% during the period, equivalent to 4.9% when adjusted for the Q1 VAT benefit from 2022. Meanwhile, adjusted…
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