France
Coverage explores food, drink, and hospitality developments across key French markets, including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux, with a focus on culinary trends, casual dining formats, sustainability initiatives, and the movement of brands between France and the UK. Reporting offers insight for operators tracking international influence, chef-led innovation, and sourcing practices, as well as UK businesses exploring franchising or cross-border growth opportunities.
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Oct- 2023 -19 OctoberFood and Drink
Deliveroo sales rise by 5% in Q3
Deliveroo sales have risen by 5% year-on-year in its third quarter, boosted by an improving trend in orders, which rose by 1% year-on-year. According to the group, growth trends were “underpinned by a further strengthening of the consumer value proposition (CVP)”. Which includes expanded selection, targeted promotions and service enhancements.…
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Sep- 2023 -19 SeptemberNews
White Rabbit Projects appoints new CFO
Specialist hospitality incubator, White Rabbit Projects (WRP), has appointed Paul Deeming, formerly of André Balazs Properties, Hakkasan and Ignite Group, as its new group CFO. Joining the business following WRP’s multi-million pound investment from McWin, Deeming comes with 20 years of experience leading and growing hospitality, leisure and marketing businesses.…
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13 SeptemberRestaurants
New Glasgow restaurant appoints first head chef
New Glasgow restaurant, Hazel from The Scotsman Group, which is set to open in the city centre in October, has announced the appointment of Eric Avenier as its first head chef. Avenier has been appointed to launch the restaurant having previously worked across other Scotsman Group restaurants including The Corinthian…
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Jul- 2023 -24 JulyFood and Drink
Michelin-star chefs team up for Save Windermere campaign
Some top Michelin starred chefs will join forces for the Save Windermere campaign which is aiming to raise money for the protection of Lake Windermere. Across six nights in September 2023 chefs will cook up culinary delights in an intimate tented setting overlooking the lake. The initiative is being spearheaded…
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14 JulyAnalysis
Analysis: Domino’s Pizza Group Welcomes Andrew Rennie as New CEO: A Look at the Implications
Domino’s Pizza Group, a prominent force in the UK’s fast-food market, recently announced the appointment of Andrew Rennie as its new chief executive officer, effective from August 7. The move is significant for the company, given Rennie’s extensive experience with Domino’s global system and his previous successes as a multi-unit…
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14 JulyNews
UK’s Domino’s Pizza Group appoints new CEO
The UK’s Domino’s Pizza Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Rennie as new chief executive officer of the company, to be effective from 7 August. He will take over from Elias Diaz Sese, who took over as Interim CEO in October 2002. Diaz Sese will remain a non-executive director. …
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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneCatering Companies
Foodomarket secures £9.5m Series A funding for UK expansion
Foodomarket, a digital B2B food marketplace for the hospitality industry, has raised £9.5 million in a Series A funding round to invest in its UK expansion. The round was led by Alven Capital, a leading European venture capital firm that has supported other successful marketplace businesses including Ankorstore, Meero, and…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilNews
Deliveroo Q1 revenues rise 4% despite fall in orders
Deliveroo has recently reported a 4% rise in revenue in its Q1 trading update, although the group saw the number of orders decline by 9%. Gross transaction value was also 1% lower in the period, which the food delivery company attributes to the continued impact of food price inflation. The…
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13 AprilFeatures
Simon King: ‘I feel like I’ve got the best job in the world’
Can you tell us about your experience within hospitality? I’ve been in the industry since I was a teenager, so really my entire life. At the very beginning, I worked in country house hotels. After my A-levels, I studied Hospitality Management in Devon and then went to London in the…
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Mar- 2023 -24 MarchNews
The Don restaurant set to reopen in April
The Don in St. Swithin’s Lane, London, is reopening after being closed for the past four years due to a complete refurbishment. The restaurant is located next door to its sister establishment, a Portuguese wine bar called Bar 1790. Both are in Sandeman House, the building to which the Sandeman…
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