The National Associations of Cider Makers (NACM) has again called for Chancellor George Osborne to recognise the unique circumstance of the cider industry and cut duty in tomorrow’s Budget. Chair of the NACM, Martin Thatcher spoke at a Parliamentary Reception last night and reminded parliamentarians, ministers and Government officials that the investment cycle for cider … [Read more...]
ALMR welcomes review of business rates
Responding to the publication of a root and branch review of business rates in the UK, ALMR Chief Executive, Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see the Government taking this review forward as a matter of priority ahead of the General Election and committing to a strict timetable to implement long overdue change. The current system of rates is no longer fit for purpose. … [Read more...]
Wortley Men’s Club is CAMRA’s National Club of the Year
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, have announced the winner of their National Club of the Year Competition as Wortley Men’s Club, South Yorkshire which beat off competition from over 28,000 clubs nationwide. Wortley Men’s Club is described in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2015 as being: ‘In the heart of this pretty village, surrounded by open countryside, the outside of the … [Read more...]
The Imperial King’s Road appoints new chefs
The Imperial King’s Road has just celebrated its first birthday following a year which earned it a nomination for the Sustainable Pub of The Year Award. And The Imperial has now announced the appointment of new head chef Jason Lee Cole and sous chef Ollie Quelch, who have already created a new menu. Exceptional experience Jason and Ollie have gained exceptional … [Read more...]
UK foodservice sector to be worth £56.3 billion by 2019
Against a backdrop of rising household consumption, increasing national wages and falling unemployment, Horizons’ managing director Peter Backman forecast a value growth of over £10bn for the UK’s foodservice sector by the end of 2019. Speaking at the company’s Annual Briefing, held at the London headquarters of global law firm Dentons, Backman said that in 2014 the value of … [Read more...]