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Coverage focuses on the strategy, operations, and sustainability initiatives of the UK’s leading sports and entertainment caterer, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. Reporting includes catering partnerships at major venues such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Twickenham, ExCeL London, and the OVO Arena Wembley. Topics span net zero commitments, plant-forward food strategy, digital ordering and payments, branded concessions, and premium fan experience delivery — offering insight for professionals tracking high-volume, event-driven hospitality across sport, music, and exhibition spaces.
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Jul- 2018 -16 JulyBeverages
326 soft drinks manufacturers hit by ‘Sugar Tax’
HMRC has confirmed that 326 soft drinks manufacturers have been hit by the so-called ‘sugar tax’, research by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has revealed. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy was introduced on April 6, and taxes manufacturers 18p per litre produced if the drink contains five grams of sugar…
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May- 2018 -31 MayAdvice
Creating a sustainable future within the hospitality sector
There is an increasing need for businesses in the hospitality industry to foster sustainable initiatives and identify practical solutions to improve their environmental impact. In fact, two-thirds (67%) of UK consumers recently stated they would boycott brands that lacked an ethical conscience. At the same time, the food and hospitality…
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24 MayBusiness
Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy
According to new research three quarters of recruiters see no value in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) also found that fewer than half are currently using their levy funds, or planning to do so in the next 12 months. Samantha Hurley,…
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Apr- 2018 -16 AprilBusiness
High street collapse down to higher business rates, says Colliers
Fifteen major retailers or restaurant groups have gone into CVA or administration in the twelve months since the April 2017 Business Rates Revaluation, according to Colliers International, the global commercial real estate agency and consultancy. Ten of those have happened since the beginning of this year – in the last…
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10 AprilBeverages
Waitrose becomes first retailer to ban disposable coffee cups
Waitrose has announced plans to phase out all disposable coffee cups in its stores by autumn, in a bid to reduce packaging and plastic waste. The removal of the cups will begin on 30 April at nine stores, before being rolled out at its outlets nationwide. The retailer has said…
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6 AprilAdvice
Getting to grips with the ‘sugar tax’: now is the time to act
With the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, now is the time for operators to be prepared, and put new ideas and solutions in place. This is a huge period of change for the industry, but it should be considered as an opportunity for innovation in your soft drink…
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Mar- 2018 -22 MarchPeople
HIT Training launches STAR with CPL
Training providers HIT Training and CPL Training have teamed up to launch a new virtual learning environment, providing on-the-go access to high-quality learning facilities for hospitality apprentices. STAR, which stands for Support Training Assessment Resources, is the first of its kind in the apprenticeship training industry and has been built…
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