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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- 2018 -27 June
Marston’s signs five-year deal deal with US-based Founders Brewing Company
UK pub chain and brewery Marston’s has signed a five-year distribution deal with US brewery Founders Brewing Company. The deal will see Marston’s distribute the American company’s craft beer portfolio of 40 different beers as it looks to bolster UK sales following recent poor performance, which has seen the company…
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26 June
Sodexo ‘rising star’ partners with Bake Off winner to mentor UHI students
A ‘rising star’ chef and the winner of Bake Off’s ‘Crème de la Crème’ have joined forces to train and mentor 60 food studies and hospitality students at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Edinburgh-based chef Nikola Plhakova, who is also a junior sous chef with Sodexo Prestige Venues…
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26 June
Claudia Winkleman to host AA Hospitality Awards 2018
The AA has announced that TV presenter, radio personality and journalist, Claudia Winkleman will be the host of the 21st annual AA Hospitality Awards on Monday 24 September 2018, at Grosvenor House in London. This year is also the 110th anniversary of the AA Hotel and Hospitality Services. The awards…
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26 June
Hummus Brothers goes into administration
Mediterranean eatery chain Hummus Brothers has confirmed that it has gone into administration. The group has six sites all based in London and has been in operation for 13 years. In a statement on its website and Twitter account, the group attributed its downfall to a “perfect storm” of increased…
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26 June
Third Victor’s restaurant and bar to open in £1.2m venue
East Coast Concepts is to open its third Victor’s bar and restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, the restaurant will open on the site of The Alchemist and will undergo a £1.2m refurbishment. Living Ventures launched The Alchemist just two years ago however this will now be closed to make way…
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26 June
Star Pubs & Bars launch ‘free-from’ menu
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a ‘free-from’ menu for its licensees to help cater for increased customer demand. The menu features 16 dishes and includes meat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options for starters, mains and desserts. Dishes were selected to be in line with the latest food trends and…
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26 June
Coca-Cola pauses production due to CO2 shortage
A UK shortage of CO2 gas has led to Coca-Cola and several beer producers temporarily pausing production at two of its three production plants. John Smith’s, Amstel and Heineken have also been affected by the shortage, but Coca-Cola says the shortage has not yet affected supplies. Online supermarket Ocado is…
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25 June
Multiple operator opens fifth Star Pubs & Bars site
East Midlands multiple operator, Jonny Parr has taken on a fifth Star Pubs & Bars site, The Cock in Werrington, eterborough. He is opening the new site in conjunction with new partner, Damo Wallace and Parr’s partner, Sabrina Iredale. The pub is Parr’s fifth pub with the group. His other…
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25 June
Texture Restaurant Group sells one of its 28°-50° restaurants
The one of the three 28°-50° restaurants owned by the Texture Restaurant Group has been sold to Cliffords Restaurants for an undisclosed amount. The Wine Workshop and Kitchen on Fetter Lane is the first restaurant to be sold by the group, and offers for its two other sites are currently…
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25 June
SRA launches guide for restaurants to go plastic-free
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has released a guide for hospitality businesses to find viable alternatives to disposable and single-use plastics. The SRA’s guide focuses on the six most widely used plastic items including straws, bottles, coffee cups, takeaway packaging, cutlery and cling film. It provides the information required for…
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