Sustainability
Our coverage of how restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, and catering companies are responding to environmental expectations from customers, regulators, and stakeholders. Whether you’re building a greener supply chain, switching to low-impact ingredients, or tracking sector benchmarks, we deliver reporting that connects sustainability to the realities of foodservice operations. Expect case studies, policy updates, and commercial insight tailored to operators and F&B leaders.
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Sep- 2025 -5 SeptemberRestaurants
Rafael Cagali to open new restaurant in Hove
Chef Rafael Cagali will open a new restaurant, Marea, in Hove on 10 September, working with his partner Charlie Lee and head chef Ewan Waller. The Church Road venue will seat 38 diners and aims to combine seasonal Sussex produce with Cagali’s Brazilian-Italian influences. The menu will sit between the…
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5 SeptemberPeople
Buzzworks appoints new food director to lead chef development
Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced the appointment of David Bell as director of food, with a remit to strengthen the company’s culinary standards, chef training and sustainable practices. Bell, originally from Edinburgh, has more than 20 years of experience in senior kitchen and food development roles across the UK.…
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4 SeptemberCatering Companies
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection appoints new director of sustainability
Oak View Group (OVG) International, parent company Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC), has announced the appointment of Clare Clark as director of sustainability. Clark most recently served as head of sustainability at CH&CO, where she was recognised as Planet Mark’s 2023 Sustainability Game Changer. She has also held roles at the…
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustFeatures
From high streets to hotels: Piccolino’s new chapter
For the second consecutive year, privately owned hospitality group Individual Restaurants has reported record turnover, achieving £76m in sales and 4% growth despite what it describes as a “challenging market.” Now, the company is looking beyond its traditional estate. Alongside new openings and refurbishments, it has branched into hotels for…
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18 AugustPeople
Borough Market appoints new CEO
Borough Market has announced the appointment of Alistair Maddox as chief executive and Nicole Casey as director of operations, in a move to strengthen its senior leadership. Maddox, who takes up the role on 1 September, succeeds as head of the charitable trust that runs the historic London food market.…
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14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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5 AugustPeople
Graysons appoints Jon White as managing director
Graysons has appointed Jon White as managing director following the departure of Tim O’Neill. White, who has more than 40 years’ experience in the foodservice sector, has been closely associated with the business since its early days and rejoined three years ago. He succeeds O’Neill, who oversaw the company’s transition…
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Jul- 2025 -29 JulyRestaurants
Roam restaurant opens at Sandridge Barton vineyard
Roam, a new farm-to-fork restaurant, has opened at the Sandridge Barton vineyard in the Dart Valley, Devon, offering a seasonal, small plates menu rooted in local produce. The new restaurant, led by hospitality entrepreneur Ian Alexander, serves ingredient-driven dishes alongside wines from the vineyard’s cellar and a curated selection of…
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18 JulyFood and Drink
Shake Shack UK returns to profit in FY24
Diverse Dining, which operates the Shake Shack brand in the UK, has reported that profits after tax hit £1.05m in the year ended 31 December 2024, up from a loss of £764k the previous year. It comes as the burger chain benefited from higher sales and improved profitability, as sales…
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Jun- 2025 -20 JuneCatering Companies
Compass increases VCSE spending to £7.4m in 2024
Compass Group UK and Ireland spent £7.4m with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in 2024 – a 60% increase on the previous year. The total spend has now reached £16m, moving the group closer to its target of £30m. The group’s procurement arm, Foodbuy Group, launched the Pitch Social…
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