Sustainable Restaurant Association
Coverage of sustainability benchmarking, accreditation drives, and practical support from an organisation that sets the Food Made Good Standard for F&B operators. Readers will find updates on sustainability trends, new editions of the Standard, small‑business guides, consultancy partnerships, and working groups involving UK hospitality firms. Designed for foodservice and catering professionals looking to understand certification criteria, reduce waste, improve sourcing practices, and enhance social and environmental impact across front- and back-of-house operations.
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberNews
Rare Restaurants CEO steps down
Rare Restaurants, owner of Gaucho and M Restaurants, has announced that Martin Williams has stepped down from his role as CEO. Williams, who has left the company to focus on his next “personal chapter”, has been CEO of the group for six years. He spent a total of 15 years…
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Mar- 2024 -12 MarchRestaurants
Cinnamon Collection awarded three stars by SRA
Vivek Singh’s modern Indian restaurant group, Cinnamon Collection, has been awarded the three-star Food Made Good Award by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The accreditation recognises Cinnamon Collection’s ongoing commitment to operating sustainably across three core pillars, sourcing, society and environment. The group’s highest-scoring impact area in the Society pillar…
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1 MarchPubs and Bars
Heartwood reopens The White Horse inn following £4m refurb
Heartwood Collection has reopened the doors of The White Horse, one of England’s oldest coaching inns, following an extensive £4m refurbishment. The historic Grade II-listed building, located on Dorking’s high street, has been transformed into a pub with rooms. The venue, which was frequented by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens,…
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryNews
Hawksmoor revenues jump 20% to £90m in 2023
British steak restaurant company Hawksmoor has announced a revenue increase of 20% to £90m, with its established restaurants delivering EBITDA margins in excess of 20%. In 2023 the company opened another international restaurant – Hawksmoor Dublin opened in May, hitting weekly sales highs in excess of €230k (£196k) – and…
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Jun- 2023 -13 JuneTrade Associations
The SRA launches new global certification
The Sustainable Restaurant Association has launched the Food Made Good Sustainability Standard, a new globally accessible platform to allow hospitality businesses everywhere to take 360-degree accountability for sustainability to a standard that is recognised by industry and consumers alike. According to The SRA, the new standard “will level the playing…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyCatering Companies
Gather & Gather extends contract with Charlton Athletic
Gather and Gather, part of catering and hospitality company CH&CO, has extended its partnership with Charlton Athletic Football club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground with a new five-year deal. Gather and Gather’s specialist stadia team will continue to provide all hospitality and…
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Mar- 2022 -8 MarchRestaurants
Only 20% of hospitality firms track food waste, survey finds
A joint survey of leading hospitality operators, representing more than 2,300 sites, has revealed that only one fifth of sector businesses are currently tracking whether their food waste comes from preparation, spoilage or plate waste. The survey, conducted by Fourth, the global software provider for the hospitality, retail and leisure…
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Oct- 2021 -12 OctoberCatering Companies
Sustainability-focused restaurant Kindle opens in Cardiff
Kindle has announced the opening of a sustainability-focused independent restaurant in Cardiff city centre, following a two-year process of fundraising, planning and renovation. In an effort to make the restaurant entirely sustainable, the owners revealed they worked closely with Object Space Place (OSP), an interior architecture and design company with…
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7 OctoberNews
SRA outlines sustainable action plan for hospitality sector
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has unveiled its new Food Made Good sustainability rating, with the aim of standardizing the measurement of sustainable action and achievement in hospitality. Going forward, the SRA will only promote those businesses that have submitted their credentials for assessment and “demonstrate genuine impact on the…
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1 OctoberNews
SRA announces next step towards net zero
The sustainable restaurant association (SRA) has announced the next step in the restaurant trade’s journey towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. According to the SRA, consumers “increasingly” look for hospitality venues that offer more sustainable choices and employees are keen to work for companies that are taking action on climate,…
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