Sessions
Coverage explores the growth and strategy of the food brand platform founded by former Deliveroo exec Dan Warne, known for developing and scaling chef-led concepts via digital channels and physical venues like Shelter Hall in Brighton. Reporting includes virtual brand rollouts through host kitchens, partnerships with high-footfall operators, funding rounds, and data-led menu development. Insight is tailored for operators and founders tracking digital-first hospitality models, virtual brand licensing, and multi-channel expansion strategy.
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Nov- 2024 -19 NovemberNews
Plant Based World Expo demonstrates continued hunger for innovation in London
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the only 100% plant-based professional event for retail and foodservice, concluded its 2024 event in ExCeL London with just under 3,000 people in attendance. Drawing a record number of buyers in the room seeking plant-based products for their business, it attracted retailers, caterers, restauranteurs, manufacturers…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberBusiness
Inverclyde Council unveils Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses
Inverclyde Council has launched the Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses to help boost the local sector thanks to funding from the UK government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It follows the success of a similar initiative run earlier this year for independent retailers. Participants in the new hospitality support…
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16 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/09/24
The end of business rates relief could cost the industry £928m in April, UKH has warned. Data from UKH found that A local pub could see an increase of £11k, a town centre restaurant an additional £30k, and a seaside hotel could be left with an increase of £40k. As…
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16 SeptemberNews
Pizza Express opens new restaurant at The ICC Birmingham
Pizza Express has announced that it has officially opened its newest pizzeria at The ICC, Birmingham. Alongside serving up its pizza and dough balls, the company is bringing live music back to the city of Birmingham by launching its first record store outside London inside the pizzeria. Featuring vinyl and…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulySponsored
What to expect at Europe’s 100% plant-based trade show
Leading plant-based manufacturers and solutions providers will form a comprehensive exhibition, covering everything from end products to packaging, ingredients and logistics. Here, attendees can source innovative plant-based products, gain inspiration, discover solutions for their business and network with other business owners. Exhibitors are travelling from around the world to demonstrate…
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Apr- 2024 -10 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/04/24
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues in Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name. Sessions raised £3m from Guinness Ventures to expand its…
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10 AprilFood and Drink
Sessions raises £3m to expand tech offering
Sessions has raised a further £3m from existing investors Guinness Ventures, in a bid to expand on its technology offering. The news comes as the hospitality growth platform is launching a new franchise arm, starting with SoBe Burger and Ivan Ramen. Since starting operations in 2020, the Sessions platform has…
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Mar- 2024 -26 MarchBusiness
Hospitality staff happier at work despite pay squeeze, survey finds
Employee satisfaction within hospitality has risen, despite salaries in the industry having decreased with the exception of hotels, according to the Access Hospitality’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2024. The salary survey, which was conducted in January and February with 1,328 respondents across a range of ages and job types within…
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Oct- 2023 -24 OctoberEducation
English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy welcomes new cohort
The English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues Culinary Academy has welcomed its latest cohort of trainees. Recruitment for this year’s academy intake has involved a wider catchment area due in part to its growing reputation. Students this year have come from places such as Vancouver, Romania and Milton Keynes. Delivered…
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12 OctoberSponsored
Plant Based World Expo announces conference sessions and features
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the largest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, has announced its conference line up for the Plant Based World Pulse Theatre, taking place at ExCeL London on 15th and 16th November 2023. Featuring Veganuary’s 10th anniversary global film premiere, leadership addresses, and panels focussing on…
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