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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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Mar- 2024 -12 March
Boxpark to open Liverpool site on 19 April
Boxpark has announced that its Liverpool location will be officially opening to the public on Friday 19 April, with a launch party and line-up of “festival-style” events planned across the weekend of 19 – 21 April. The venue will be located in the historic Canning Hall as part of the…
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11 March
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/24
Marston’s has announced that current chair William Rucker will step down in July. After five and a half years in the role, Rucker has informed the board of his intention to step down to focus on his other increased business commitments, which include being the chair designate of the British…
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11 March
Drinks sales dip again but LAD categories hold up
Drinks sales in the UK dropped 2% in the week ended 2 March compared to the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This follows a 5% drop over the previous seven days, and three weeks of flat or marginal growth before that. Despite this, beer sales were…
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11 March
Marston’s chair to step down in July
Marston’s has today (11 March) announced that current chair of the group William Rucker will step down in July. After five and a half years as chair, Rucker has informed the board of his intention to step down with effect from 8 July 2024 to focus on his other increased…
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11 March
Azzurri Group achieves reduction in carbon emissions
Azzurri Group, the operator of ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has achieved a reduction in carbon emissions, both in absolute terms and intensity reduction of 9.7% (tCO2e/ £1m turnover). Along with a strong financial performance and the opening of additional restaurants, the group’s reduction in absolute emissions was…
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11 March
Greene King partners with Eden Project Communities
Greene King has announced a two-year partnership with the Eden Project Communities as it launches its new “Closer Communities” programme reaching 1,600 managed pubs across the UK. Greene King’s “Closer Communities” programme will aim to help reduce loneliness and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to come together and…
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8 March
Today’s news in brief – 08/03/24
BM Caterers has won contracts worth more than £10m over the last six months, with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. The group’s new clients include global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines, law firm Lewis Silkin, and power tools business STIHL. The NTIA has…
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8 March
The Pierhouse Seafood Restaurant reopens following winter makeover
The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin has reopened its doors at the hotel following a two-month winter makeover which expanded its kitchen facilities thanks to a significant investment by the owners. The small hotel and Scottish seafood restaurant is led by head chef Michael Leathley and his…
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8 March
BM signs £10m worth of contracts in six months
BM Caterers has announced that it has won contracts worth more than £10m over the last six months with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. Its new clients, who are based across multiple sites across the UK, includes global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines,…
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8 March
Deliveroo announces exclusive Sticks n Sushi partnership
Deliveroo has announced that sushi and yakitori restaurant, Sticks’n’Sushi, will be available exclusively on the platform. Takeaway from the restaurant will now be available exclusively on Deliveroo from all of its 14 sites across the UK. Deliveroo customers will be able to order from Oxford, Cambridge, and from areas all…
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