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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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Jun- 2021 -23 June
D&D London to launch new Haugen restaurant in October
D&D London has announced the launch of its new restaurant, Haugen, at The Pavilion at the International Quarter London (IQL). Currently set to open in September 2021, the restaurant, bratessire and outdoor bar will serve Alpine cuisine inspired by foods from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The establishment is named…
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23 June
RA Venues wins Imperial War Museum contract
Restaurant Associates (RA) Venues, a premium hospitality company, has won a contract to provide catering and hospitality services at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) London. Through the three-year contract, RA Venues will be responsible for all food and beverage operations for both day catering and events at the museum. The…
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23 June
New matcha cafe opens in Marylebone
A new matcha-based coffee shop and dessert bar will open in Marylebone, London on 28 June. Named How Matcha!, it aims to celebrate the “many health benefits of matcha”, whilst showcasing the “versatility” of the green superfood. Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea…
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23 June
Scottish gov delays Covid-19 easing until 19 July
The Scottish government has confirmed that the lifting of all restrictions in the country will be delayed until 19 July 2021, when the country will aim to move to Level 0 on the assumption that all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met. The news follows the recent spike…
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22 June
Recreation and tourism sector fuelling UK recovery, says Lloyds Bank
The UK’s tourism and recreation sector accelerated the country’s economic recovery in May coming out of lockdown, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker. Due to the pent-up demand from consumers, the sector recorded the sharpest rise in output growth month-on-month due to renewed interest in the country’s…
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22 June
Pubs to lose out on £3m during England game, says BBPA
English Pubs, showing the England vs Czech Republic game tonight (22 June) are expected to lose out on £3m in revenues due to social distancing measures, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) The trade association said these restrictions will “greatly reduce” the experience of watching UEFA EURO…
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22 June
Stem and Glory opens new site in Cambridge
Vegan restaurant brand, Stem and Glory, has announced the opening of a new larger site in central Cambridge. The restaurant, which has been designed by Afroditi Krassa, fronts Station Road, just metres from the city’s railway station and houses a large outdoor terrace. The site is built to service both…
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22 June
UKH calls for delay to mandatory calorie labelling
UKHospitality has called upon the Government to stall its plans for mandatory calorie labelling on menus in the out of home sector. The body has claimed that the additional costs could negatively impact the hospitality industry’s road to recovery, adding that the timeframe will “badly damage” the sector. While the…
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21 June
Itsu to open 100 new stores after securing investment deal
Itsu, an Asian-inspired restaurant chain, has announced plans to create 100 new venues across the UK as part of its partnership with private equity firm, Bridgepoint. Founder of Itsu, Julian Metcalfe, said the new partnership “secures tremendous growth” for the restaurant group – which is recovering from the impact of…
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21 June
FSB calls for new strategy to help UK hospitality sector
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published a new report, which is calling on the government to provide a new strategy to assist the UK’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Titled ‘A Menu for Recovery’, the report outlines a series of recommendations for both sectors, including extending the hospitality VAT…
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