Over 70 companies – small and large – have nominated individuals for the ALMR Operations Managers Awards this year, and the Finalists have now been announced. From the pubcos, they are: Aubrey Taylor, Matthew Dyson and Peter J Lyne from Star Pubs and Bars; Darren King from Greene King Pub Co; David Hill, Stephen Folbigg and Jon Badge from Enterprise Inns; David Wilson … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola adopts front-of-pack Nutrition Labelling Scheme
Coca‑Cola Great Britain is adopting the UK Government’s voluntary front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme, which combines nutrient amounts and percentage Reference Intakes (RIs) with colour coding to show how much fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and energy (calories) is in a product. Provide consumers with transparent nutrition information Coca‑Cola Great Britain has … [Read more...]
Guinness responds to beer landscape with Brewers Project
A new Guinness brewing project in Dublin has announced two new porters inspired by Guinness brewers' diaries from 1796 and 1801 - Guinness Dublin Porter and Guinness West Indies Porter. Inspired by authentic recipes, whose origins lie in the historic Guinness’ brewers’ diaries from the late 1700s and early 1800s, the new beers will be available in selected pubs and retailers … [Read more...]
Spirit launches apprentichef initiative
Spirit Pub Company has launched a brand new apprenticeship aimed at developing those looking for a career in the kitchen. The ApprentiChef programme is available for young and aspiring people that are looking to expand and develop their skill set and begin a career within hospitality, with the intention of progressing through to Kitchen Manager. The 30 month programme … [Read more...]
One third of households affected by food allergy or intolerance
Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, Director of the FreeFrom Awards and Editor of the FreeFrom Matters websites writes to alert us to the survey commissioned by the Food and Drink Innovation Network for their ‘FreeFrom Summit’ next week. Food service operators of all sizes should consider the proportion of their customer base that this represents. YouGov interviewed 1,600 … [Read more...]