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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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Nov- 2018 -30 November
Street Feast launches new culinary partnership with Pastaio
London-based street food operator, Street Feast, has announced it has signed a new partnership with chef Stevie Parle’s pasta restaurant, Pastaio. A new outpost of Pastaio has launched at Giant Robot, Street Feast’s eating and drinking ‘rooftopia’ in Canary Wharf, and will deliver the same menu of fresh homemade pasta…
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29 November
Over half of hospitality businesses risk losing their apprenticeship levy fund
With under six months to go until some Apprenticeship Levy funding starts to expire, new research shows less than half of businesses have used up the majority of their funds – meaning thousands of pounds will potentially be lost. The research, commissioned by HIT Training, revealed that despite 66% of…
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29 November
New survey reveals 43% of people eat less meat
A new survey reveals that 43% of people – and 52% of 36 to 45-year olds – eat less meat than they used to as the growing popularity of veganism gains momentum. The ‘Refuelling Rituals’ survey by international customer experience and branding agency I-AM also highlighted the shift towards meal-kits…
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29 November
Gove meets with restaurant chains over labelling law change
Environment secretary Michael Gove has met with allergy groups and food businesses, including Pret A Manger to discuss his commitment to change the law around allergen labelling. On Monday, Gove and food minister David Rutley held a roundtable meeting with allergy groups, specialists and industry stakeholders to discuss options for…
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29 November
Frankie and Benny’s offers free meal to diners who hand in mobile phone
Frankie and Benny’s has announced a new ‘No Phone Zone’ promotion, which will see a free meal offered to diners who hand in their phone before eating. Staff at the chain will “encourage” diners to put their phones in a special box before being seated. The promotion comes after research…
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28 November
The Restaurant Group acquisition of Wagamama to go ahead
The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) acquisition of Wagamama is to go ahead despite 40% of shareholders voting against the deal. Shares in the group sank by 13% on Wednesday, with big name shareholders concerned about price and debt levels for the group. Debbie Hewitt, chairwoman of TRG, said she was pleased…
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28 November
Vegan protesters booed out of Brighton restaurant
Vegan protesters have been booed out of a Brighton restaurant by diners after they played sounds of animals being slaughtered and chanting “it’s not food, it’s violence”. The incident happened at Brighton’s Touro Steakhouse, where diners replied to the vegan hecklers by booing and then chanting: “You’re not singing anymore,”…
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28 November
Chef Michael Caines to open restaurant in Exmouth
Award-winning chef Michael Caines MBE is the latest tenant to join property developer Grenadier’s new scheme on Exmouth waterfront. Caines, who grew up in Exeter, will be opening a restaurant with a bar and café area with a brand new food and drink offering for visitors. His plans for the…
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28 November
Costa and Barclaycard release ‘UK first’ contactless reusable cup
Costa Coffee has partnered with Barclaycard to launch reusable contactless coffee cup, which is said to be the first of its kind in the UK. Available in Costa Coffee stores this November, the Clever Cup utilises contactless payment technology to turn customers’ reusable coffee cups into a way to make…
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27 November
St Peter’s Brewery launches zero alcohol beer on draft for first time
St Peter’s Brewery has signed a new contract with the Old Spot Pub Company to serve its 0.0% golden craft beer, Without brand, on tap for the first time. Available in 30 litre stainless steel kegs, the beer will be served on draft in the Old Spot Pub Company’s establishments…
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