Trade Associations
The latest news and updates on trade associations, 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- 2023 -14 June
Hospitality can deliver £29bn economic boost with right support, says UKH
In the past six years hospitality has increased its annual economic contribution by £20bn to £93bn, according to a new report launched at UKHospitality’s summer conference. It also showed that employment in the sector has risen to 3.5m, making hospitality the third largest employer in the country. The report, produced…
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13 June
The SRA launches new global certification
The Sustainable Restaurant Association has launched the Food Made Good Sustainability Standard, a new globally accessible platform to allow hospitality businesses everywhere to take 360-degree accountability for sustainability to a standard that is recognised by industry and consumers alike. According to The SRA, the new standard “will level the playing…
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May- 2023 -30 May
Hospitality trade bodies urge gov to act against ‘worrying’ energy costs
A number of hospitality trade bodies have renewed calls for the government to act on rising energy costs. The BII, BBPA, UKHospitality and Hospitality Ulster have penned a joint letter after industry-wide data shows just 29% of hospitality businesses feel optimistic about the next 12 months, with energy their biggest…
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24 May
UKH warns there is a ‘long way to go yet’ despite inflation fall
UKHospitality has warned that despite today’s (24 May) announcement that inflation fell to 8.7% in April, continued inflationary pressure means there is “a long way to go in this crisis yet”. Whilst calling the overall figures “encouraging”, the trade body warned that the “stubbornly high” food and drink inflation is…
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Feb- 2023 -27 February
UKH Scotland calls for pause and review of deposit return scheme
UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the immediate pause and review of the deposit return scheme, citing that it is “marred” by insufficient preparation. The news comes as Scotland is now in the middle of a leadership contest to find a replacement for Nicola Sturgeon, as UKH urges all candidates to…
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21 February
Hospitality leaders’ confidence rises though soaring costs still loom
Hospitality leaders remain “cautiously optimistic” despite soaring costs still threatening weaker businesses, according to the 2023 Business Leaders’ Survey from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth. The poll found that 47% felt confident about their business prospects over the next 12 months, up from 29% in CGA’s last survey three months…
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14 February
BBPA unveils new rebrand with commitment to the industry
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the launch of its new brand to reinstate its role as “the voice of brewers and pubs”. The announcement was revealed at a parliamentary reception alongside members, industry leaders and influencers, as well as MPs. The new brand aims to highlight…
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Jan- 2023 -30 January
UKH unveils new Education Landscape Guide
UKHospitality has partnered with the Strategic Development Network to launch the new Education Landscape Guide. The guide showcases how investing in skills and talent at an education level can help businesses discover new talent, develop their existing team, create new partnerships and increase their work within the community. In addition,…
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Dec- 2022 -8 December
UKH launches guide on recruiting over-50s
UKHospitality has launched a new guide that shows businesses how to adapt their recruitment practices with the aim to engage with the over-50s in the job market. The initiative comes as hospitality continues to face staffing challenges, as the hospitality authority says that businesses should be “ensuring” that their recruitment…
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Nov- 2022 -9 November
Hospitality sector urges govt to tackle recruitment crisis
UKHospitality, the BBPA, BII, the Institute of Hospitality and charity Springboard, have addressed MP Mel Stride in a joint letter calling on the minister’s support in an industry-wide recruitment campaign. The hospitality industry’s letter follows a survey that showed the current vacancy rate for hospitality businesses stands at 11% compared…
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