WRAP
Coverage focuses on the initiatives, guidance, and research produced by the UK’s leading sustainability body for food waste reduction and resource efficiency. Reporting includes hospitality sector participation in the Courtauld Commitment, updates on food waste measurement and redistribution, plastic reduction campaigns, and climate impact tools tailored for operators. Insight is designed for restaurants, pubs, caterers, and suppliers seeking to align with environmental targets, improve reporting, and contribute to net zero strategies.
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Jul- 2025 -4 JulyRestaurants
Ping Pong ceases trading closing all remaining restaurants
Dim sum restaurant Ping Pong has ceased trading and closed its four remaining restaurants, 20 years after its initial launch. In a statement on its Instagram, the company stated: “It’s a wrap. After 20 unforgettable years, all Ping Pong locations are now permanently closed. “We’re incredibly proud of what we…
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May- 2025 -8 MayFeatures
The future of food halls: why Kerb is appealing to indie street food traders
The traders at Kerb made more than £32m last year. That’s 37% higher than 2023. In just two years, their collective revenue has nearly doubled. For a group once seen as just an ensemble of scrappy street food vendors, the numbers tell a different story now. Kerb is not alone.…
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Jan- 2025 -2 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 02/01/25
Pizza Hut’s UK operator is “in advanced talks” with potential bidders to wrap up a deal to secure its futures, according to Sky News. Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee, which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, is expecting to select a preferred bidder in January.…
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2 JanuaryRestaurants
Pizza Hut’s UK operator in ‘advanced talks’ with potential bidders
Pizza Hut’s UK operator is reportedly in “advanced talks” with potential bidders to wrap up a deal to secure its future, Sky News has learnt. According to Sky, Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, is expecting to select a…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberPubs and Bars
The Hero Maida Vale launches The Grill
The Hero pub located in Maida Vale has announced its next phase of opening with the introduction of The Grill. The Grill,, which is set to open on 17 September 2024, will serve as an “elevated” dining experience within the newest venue from the team behind The Pelican in Notting…
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Jul- 2024 -12 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/07/24
British pubs and bars are expected to see sales rise 50% during the Euros final, according to UKH. The boost in sales will be part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. Reaching the final also means the entire hospitality sector is set to benefit from overall sales increases…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims to open in Cardiff
Pizza Pilgrims has announced that it is set to open a new store in Cardiff in August, its first site outside of England. The new pizzeria has 90 covers inside and 48 outside, with space for bookings and walk-ins. The interior will feature brightly coloured tiles, a bar reminiscent of…
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Apr- 2024 -11 AprilRestaurants
Fellini to open in South West London
The team behind the famed institution and Mayfair lounge, Paparazzi Café has announced its newest restaurant opening, Fellini on 6 May in Chelsea. Based on the previous successes of Paparazzi Café, the team intends to restore authentic Italian hospitality into the London dining scene. On the menu, there will be…
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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberRestaurants
Le Deli Robuchon to open on Kings Road
Joël Robuchon International has announced that it will be opening a new branch of Le Deli Robuchon on Kings Road, Chelsea in London on 30 October. The new site will open early until late, with breakfast, lunch and dinner available to eat in or to take-away. The open-plan deli includes…
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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberNews
BBPA partners with WRAP to help pubs reduce food waste
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is inviting pubs to find out how to save money and become more sustainable through tackling food waste at a free webinar hosted in partnership with the Waste Resources and Action Programme (WRAP). Marking Hospitality Day and International Food Loss and Waste Day…
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