Auditing

German Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK

German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new managing director for the UK to help build on its “ambitious” growth plans.  Dimen is the founder of Basepoint Consulting and a former senior commercial consultant at OXYGY Ltd, a Bird and Bird international law firm, where she has worked…

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Heineken launches Greener Bar concept

Heineken has launched its inaugural sustainable bar concept, the Heineken Greener Bar, in partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The new form of bar is designed to reduce waste, water, emissions, and energy usage within the events industry. Per event, the Greener Bar saves up to 6,539…

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Court files show Grant Thornton’s alleged Patisserie Valerie audit errors

FRP Advisory, the liquidator to Patisserie Valerie, has filed legal documents describing Grant Thornton’s alleged errors in its auditing of the cafe chain. According to the Sunday Times, FRP claims that Grant Thornton’s “negligence” led Patisserie Valerie’s bosses to unknowingly allow the firm to run out of funds after undisclosed…

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How to keep your catering team safe and your environment clean

Although many catering operations have been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, there are many still in operation supporting both keyworkers and offering take-away services to those in lockdown.  The challenge for these organisations is to maintain social distancing and high levels of hygiene within their kitchens and restaurant areas…

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10 predictions for the food industry in 2020

The 2010s saw a number of food trends which would define a decade. From the popularity of activated charcoal and kombucha signalling a renewed interest in health and wellness, to the rise of veganism, these new food trends allowed difficult conversations to enter the mainstream. 2020 shows no sign of…

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Proposed government ban on wet wipes: Why catering outlets should act now

The war on plastics is raging on, and those working in catering establishments will no doubt be well aware of this consumer-driven movement that has forced so many changes within the industry. From the charge on plastic carrier bags to the banning of microbeads in beauty products, there is mounting…

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FRC launches investigation into KPMG’s last Conviviality audit

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the most recent audit by KPMG of the financial statements of Conviviality. The FRC is investigating the audit of the now defunct off-licence retailer that covered the 52 weeks ending 30 April 2017. The investigation will be conducted under the…

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