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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- 2019 -3 April
New Botanist restaurant opens in Bath
The Botanist’s new bar and restaurant in Bath has opened its doors with over 400 guests present at its launch party. The 8000 sq ft bar and restaurant has opened in the city’s Grade II listed Octagon building offering a menu of deli, grill and rotisserie dishes as well as…
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3 April
Sales at Global Brands top £50m
Independent drinks producer and distributor Global Brands has reported a 19.5% increase in total sales, taking turnover to over £50m for the financial year ending 30 September 2018. This follows 16% growth in the previous financial year and a gross profit rise from £11.8m to £14m for FY 2017/18. Global…
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2 April
Lincoln Green Brewery adds sixth pub with Star Pubs & Bars acquisition
Brewery, Lincoln Green Brewery and Pub Company, has taken the lease on The Railway Hotel at Belper in Derbyshire, increasing its pub estate to six sites. The Railway is Lincoln Green’s second leased pub with Star Pubs & Bars and closes this week for a joint £275,000 refurbishment. Following its…
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2 April
Hicce enlists Ketel One Botanical for terrace launch
Hicce X Wolf and Badger restaurant in London’s King’s Cross is preparing for its first summer with the use of its prime alfresco space to open a living botanical terrace launching 4 April. Partnering with vodka brand Ketel One Botanical, a new “first of its kind” spirit, this outdoor bar…
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2 April
Hospitality gender pay gap in London narrows to 5.9%
The gender pay gap in London’s top hospitality establishments has narrowed to 5.9% (£1,784) in 2018 as a result of salaries for female employees increasing at a higher level than those for male employees. The gender pay gap in 2017 was 9.7% (£2,712), the figures are based on analysis of…
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2 April
Eventist Group announces £35m contract win
Eventist Group’s Tobacco Dock Food has signed a new five-and-a-half year contract to continue its role as in-house caterer at London’s Tobacco Dock venue. Service brand Tobacco Dock Food has held the contract since 2015 providing award-winning catering for hundreds of events each year and parent company Eventist Group said…
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1 April
Grab tackles Jakarta’s odd-even license plate policy with special algorithm
Dropcap the popularization of the “ideal measure” has led to advice such as “Increase font size for large screens and reduce font size for small screens.” While a good measure does improve the reading experience, it’s only one rule for good typography. Another rule is to maintain a comfortable font…
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1 April
Byron appoints Simon Wilkinson as CEO
Burger chain, Byron has announced that it has appointed Simon Wilkinson as its chief executive officer. Wilkinson has recently been a CEO consultant to the Carlyle Group, the investment firm and an advisor to Parkdean Resorts. Prior to that he was CEO at La Tasca Restaurants, which was sold to…
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1 April
London in the Sky launches naked breakfast for charity
Aerial dining experience group, London in the Sky is to raise money for charities, CoppaFeel and Movember, by hosting a naked breakfast. The naked lunch will take place 100ft in the air, with diners given an aerial view of the O2 Arena. Those wishing to take part have until 3…
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1 April
Aprirose acquires British Land pub portfolio for c.£130m
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has acquired a 45-asset Spirit Pub Company branded portfolio from FTSE-100 property company British Land for c.£130m. The portfolio comprises of 45 pubs geographically located across England, including in Brighton, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Nottingham and Twickenham, with the majority in the north west and south…
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