The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2014 will celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives – those that work hard to elevate the profile of the industry as an employer and demonstrate an ability to attract and retain talent. Last year’s winners included: River Cottage Chef School who picked up the New Media Award, Talkington Bates who won the … [Read more...]
Brits have growing thirst for premium cider
According to the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM), in a buoyant market consumers are enjoying more cider than ever before and trading up for pricier, artisan versions of the drink. Industry figures show that sales of top tier premium cider in the ‘take home’ sector reached £75 million in June this year – an increase of £10 million compared to the same time in … [Read more...]
Punch Taverns gets Christmas sorted
The early release of two Punch Taverns resources will put its Partners ahead of the game when it comes to this year’s Christmas peak period. The company is advising its Partners to get their Christmas plans finalised by 1 September. Launch of menu builder and starter kit As the longest period of peak trading in the year, the run-up to Christmas and the New Year can also … [Read more...]
Isle of Arran Distillers releases Fiendish Finale
Isle of Arran Distillers, well-known for its quality malts and occasionally eccentric products, is about to release the final instalment of its popular Devil’s Punch Bowl trilogy. Chapter III – the Fiendish Finale – is tipped to be the best yet of Arran’s popular limited edition malts, and is a multi-age blend matured in Oloroso Sherry Butts and French Oak Barrique casks … [Read more...]
Ed’s Easy Diner tops Zolfo Cooper Profit Tracker
40% of the top 50 have attracted private equity 90% of the top 10 are food-based rapid growth is not confined to small operators Ed’s Easy Diner grew its profits faster than any other privately-owned UK eating and drinking out market, according to this years’ Zolfo Cooper Profit Tracker. At 127% compound EBITDA growth, it clearly beat Hawksmoor, which came second with … [Read more...]