Allegra Foodservice has found that emerging fast food concepts, coffee shops and the further proliferation of the street food movement will be the sales growth pace-setters within the UK’s eating out sector in 2014, with the market forecast to grow 3% in value over the next 12 months to £82.5bn. This will be the highest level of growth since the recession began. The growth … [Read more...]
Business Rates review must ensure a fairer deal for the sector
The Government has now confirmed that it will review the administration of rates in England, and the ALMR has repeated its call for a fundamental review of rates to create a fairer deal for the licensed hospitality sector. A review of business rates was revealed in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement following pressure from the ALMR and other trade bodies, and the Treasury has … [Read more...]
Shepherd Neame launches branded coffee concept
Shepherd Neame is helping its tenants tap into booming coffee sales with the launch of a branded concept: Coffee & Ale House. Exclusive to the Kent-based family brewer and pub operator’s tenanted licensees, the new Coffee & Ale House offer includes branded equipment, cups, menus and signage, staff training and, above all, great coffee which can be enjoyed in the pub … [Read more...]
Quintex only energy-saving technology supplier at Casual Dining Show
Quintex, the leading kitchen energy management expert, will be the only energy-saving technology supplier exhibiting at the Casual Dining Show, from 26 – 27 February 2014 at the Business Design Centre in London from stand U134, on the upper level of the venue. Unrivalled energy saving opportunities and results Quintex will showcase the company’s unique Cheetah™ system, … [Read more...]
England’s Best Burger Challenge 2014 is open for entries
This year EBLEX is looking for the most succulent, tender and tasty burgers in three main categories – plus an exciting new ‘innovation’ category: Foodservice – open to foodservice operators, catering butchers or manufacturers in England that produce burgers for sale in foodservice outlets Multiple Retailer – open to multiple retailers or manufacturers based in England … [Read more...]