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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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Jan- 2022 -12 January
Hospitality investment increases 9% in Q3
Business investment in the hospitality industry rose 8.9% on an annual basis in the third quarter of last year as Covid optimism began to spread, according to the latest ONS data. Business investment by hotels and restaurants climbed to £988m in Q3 2021, up from £907m the previous year, analysis…
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12 January
Just Eat sees FY21 orders surpass one billion
Food Delivery service Just Eat Takeaway.com has revealed that in the full-year, the group processed 33% more orders at 1.1 billion compared with 2020. During the period, Gross Transaction Value (GTV) was €28.2bn (£23.4bn), representing an increase of 31% compared with 2020. The UK and Ireland were the fastest growing…
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12 January
The Double Red Duke names new executive chef
The Double Red Duke has named Henrik Ritzén as its new executive chef. Ritzén will continue to develop a menu, alongside Country Creatures’ Sam Pearman, that focuses on British, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients, as well as cooking over fire. The restaurant said Ritzén grew up on a sheep farm…
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12 January
UKH Scotland criticises continued restrictions
UKH Scotland has criticised Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to keep restrictions on indoor hospitality. The Scottish Cabinet said it will next review the state of the epidemic on Tuesday 18 January and consider whether it may be possible to lift capacity caps on indoor live events, including theatre performances and concerts,…
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11 January
CH&CO strengthens procurement team with new promotion
CH&CO has promoted its head of operational procurement, Samantha Davis, to the new role of group procurement and supply chain director. Davis has been part of CH&CO for five years. Her promotion is in recognition of the agility, innovation and leadership she has shown in helping the business overcome significant…
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11 January
Gastrono-me to open second site in Cambridge
Gastrono-me Restaurants has revealed plans to open a second site in Cambridge in March 2022 as it looks to expand the group across the UK. The group, which currently operates only one site in Bury St Edmunds, first announced its expansion plans for the all-day concept last year. Founders Gemma…
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11 January
Elior appoints director of innovation
Leading contract caterer, Elior, has appointed Claire Small to take on its newly created director of innovation role. Small will lead Elior’s new eight-strong innovation team. They are responsible for delivering digital, concept development, photography and menu management across its UK business. Prior to Elior, Small held senior roles with…
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11 January
UKH calls for Platinum Jubilee extended licensing hours
UKHospitality has backed plans to extend licensing hours in England and Wales to 1am for this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations for HM The Queen. The trade association has said that the extension could give businesses “vital extra trading time” during the four-day weekend. Recent national celebrations that have seen longer…
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10 January
Tortilla revenues spike 79% to £48.1m
Tortilla has announced group revenue increased 79% to £48.1m, from £26.8m the previous year for the financial year ending 2 January 2022. This was driven by growing customer demand across all the group’s channels of eat in, take away and delivery, and underpinned by the continued roll-out of new sites…
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10 January
Omicron fears cut Christmas drinks sales by a quarter
Average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants in the three weeks to New Year’s Day were 25% below the same period two years ago, the drinks recovery tracker by CGA has revealed. Footfall was hit “particularly hard” in the run-up to Christmas, as the government…
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