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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- 2025 -20 March
Today’s news in brief – 20/03/25
UKH have called for packaging supplied to venues to be exempt from the EPR. The likes of Azzurri Group, Burger King UK, Fuller’s, Marston’s, Punch Pubs, St Austell Brewery, Stonegate Group and Wells & Co have signed the letter to Steve Reed, the Defra Secretary of State, that states that…
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20 March
Hospitality businesses claim new packaging rules will ‘cost millions’
Pub and hospitality businesses have joined with UKHospitality to write to Steve Reed, the Defra Secretary of State, to call for packaging supplied to hospitality businesses to be exempt from the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The likes of the Azzurri Group, Burger King UK, Fuller’s, Marston’s, Punch Pubs and Co,…
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20 March
New Japanese-inspired café to open in Knightsbridge
A new design-led café with minimalist Japanese-inspired ambience, Clap Ka-fe, is set to open in London on 31 March. Rooted in the philosophy that nature’s beauty lies in its imperfections, Clap Ka-fe will focus on “simplicity and organic elegance” reflected in the interiors and menus. Opening in Knightsbridge, Clap Ka-fe…
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20 March
BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.5%, having cut the rate last month to its lowest level since June 2023. At its meeting ending on 19 March, the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 8–1 to maintain the rate at…
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20 March
Hertfordshire Catering appoints new executive chef
Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) has appointed David Stanley as its new executive chef. With “extensive” experience across multiple sectors of the food industry, Stanley brings a passion for nutrition, innovation, and delivering high-quality meals. In his new role, he will lead the development of HCL’s school catering offerings, ensuring quality…
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20 March
Hospitality sees fractional sales growth of 0.1% in February
The top restaurant, pub and bar groups saw their like-for-like sales grow by a fractional 0.1% in February, as consumers continue to remain watchful of their disposable income, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. The 0.1% rise is still well below the current rate of inflation and…
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19 March
Today’s news in brief – 19/03/25
Cornish Bakery has appointed Tamweel to oversee a sale of the business. It comes as the chain has seen sustained year-on-year growth, with revenues and site EBITDA for the 12-month period to May 2025 expected to reach £37m and £8.3m respectively. Under the leadership of MD Mat Finch, Cornish Bakery…
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19 March
Tom Brown at the Capital to open in Knightsbridge
Chef Tom Brown is set to unveil his new flagship restaurant, Tom Brown at The Capital, opening its doors on 10 April in Knightsbridge. Marking a return to the hotel, The Capital Hotel, where he first made a name for himself as head chef at Outlaw’s, the 28-cover restaurant will…
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19 March
Cornish Bakery appoints Tamweel as it explores sale
Cornish Bakery, a fast-growing bakery chain with 66 locations across the country, has appointed Tamweel to oversee a sale of the business. It comes as the chain has seen sustained year-on-year growth, with revenues and site EBITDA for the 12-month period to May 2025 expected to reach £37m and £8.3m…
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19 March
Knoops makes senior appointments to board amid expansion plans
Knoops has made four new appointments to the board and management team as it looks to accelerate expansion plans in the UK and abroad. Lush co-founder and former Hotel Chocolat chair, Andrew Gerrie, is stepping up to the role of chair having joined the company in January as a NED. …
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