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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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryRestaurants
Comptoir sees revenues rise 9.5% to £34.5m
Comptoir Group, the owner and operator of Lebanese, Middle Eastern and North African inspired restaurants has reported a 9.5% increase in revenues to £34.5m for FY24 (FY23: £31.5m). The group’s restaurant sales also recorded a positive increase, with like for like sales in the second half year of +2.9% and…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Network Rail and SSP partner with Olio to tackle food waste
Network Rail and SSP Group have partnered with food sharing app Olio to tackle food waste through its Food Waste Heroes programme. It is estimated that the partnership could feed nearly 11,000 households annually by donating 150 tonnes of food every year. This partnership will see a total of 34…
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16 DecemberCatering Companies
Levy agrees multi-million pound Excel London partnership
Levy UK and Ireland and Excel London have announced a multi-million-pound agreement strengthening their long-standing relationship. The strengthened partnership aims to build on its successful 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. Central to this lies a brand-new dining experience for Excel’s new-look waterfront entertainment district, Immerse LDN,…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberFeatures
Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024
The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …
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25 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Esquires aiming to double number of UK sites
Esquires Coffee has revealed that it is looking to increase its branch network from 70 sites at present to 140-150 over the next three years. A recent growth push has seen the opening of 17 new outlets in areas across the UK, driven by their regional developers. The brand is…
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12 NovemberCatering Companies
Searcys officially opens events venue at 41 Portland Place
Restaurateur and events caterer, Searcys, has announced the official opening of 41 Portland Place following a major refurbishment, adding to its portfolio of brasseries, bars and event spaces located across London. A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, 41 Portland Place boasts eight bright and airy versatile event spaces, including…
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6 NovemberCatering Companies
Levy Ireland launches Positive Carbon food waste reduction plan
Levy Ireland has announced the launch of a food waste reduction initiative in partnership with Positive Carbon. Levy will use Positive Carbon’s advanced food waste monitoring system to track and analyse discarded food items, providing accurate data and valuable insights on waste patterns. This information will help Levy Ireland teams…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 29/10/24
Caffè Nero has acquired 200 Degrees for an undisclosed amount, making it the fifth brand in the group. Founded in Nottingham in 2012 by Rob Darby and Tom Vincent, 200 Degrees has 21 coffee houses across the Midlands, has its own roastery and operates an online e-commerce channel that sells…
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29 OctoberCatering Companies
BM Caterers appoints new ESG project manager
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler as ESG project manager, a newly-created role. Kuefler will take on a key leadership role in driving BM’s sustainability and social impact initiatives, and support the company on its journey to becoming B Corp Certified. She will focus on further…
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18 OctoberCatering Companies
Compass One acquires Peabodys Coffee
Compass One, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has acquired Peabodys Coffee, the provider of quality food and beverages within healthcare environments, as it seeks to expand in the NHS. Led by Claudia Mascino, MD, Peabodys Coffee started its journey in 1997 in London hospitals, with food that is…
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