Diageo, the leading premium drinks business, is to launch Haig Club Single Grain Scotch Whisky, in partnership with global sporting icon David Beckham and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller. Working alongside Diageo, Beckham and Fuller will play a fundamental role in developing the brand, its strategy and positioning. David Beckham will also lead the promotion of a responsible … [Read more...]
54 former Marston pubs to be leased as convenience stores to Co-op
NewRiver Retail Limited, the UK REIT specialising in value-creating retail property investment and active asset management, has signed a conditional agreement to lease a significant element of the public house portfolio acquired for £90 million by NewRiver on 28 November 2013 to The Co-operative Group Limited. Highlights Conditional agreement to lease 54 new convenience … [Read more...]
Hotelympia shortlists its Hot Talent
The short-list has now been announced for Hotelympia’s Hot Talent competition for the UK’s brightest and best young hopefuls from the hospitality industries. Hotelympia’s Hot Talent Awards have been set up to celebrate, nurture and reward the best young talent that the industry has to offer. It is open to individuals who are under 30 years-old and are high achievers working … [Read more...]
Orang Utan Coffee: ethical, worthwhile, and a great taste!
Last week’s London Coffee Festival was – as you would expect – a cornucopia of coffee and coffee equipment. And visitors displayed an impressive ability to sample their way around the stands, ensuring that they tasted as many coffees as possible. Amongst the many coffees, all with the provenance that the coffee market requires of its suppliers, was Orang Utan Coffee – newly … [Read more...]
Introducing Vektra – the world’s first vacuum insulated kettle
A vacuum insulated kettle? It seems like an obvious yet simple idea, so why hasn’t anyone produced one until now? Here at H&C News we thought that there must be a drawback– but couldn’t resist the opportunity to find out more, so we accepted the offer to test it. The result: we’re impressed, and can see plenty of applications for it in hospitality, offices, health and … [Read more...]