Research conducted by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, shows that 2 pubs a week were converted to supermarkets during 2012 and 2013, and CAMRA say losing two pubs a week in this way is unacceptable and accuses supermarkets of specifically targeting pubs for redevelopment - often despite the outcry by local residents who want the building to remain in business as a public … [Read more...]
Buy British, Boost Britain initiative launched
Following calls from the environment secretary for UK consumers to buy more British-produced food, corporate sustainability champion Footprint has launched its Buy British, Boost Britain initiative aimed at helping the hospitality sector source homegrown food. Independent advice on sourcing British produce The initiative, which is open to any business operating in the … [Read more...]
The Lost & Found wins in DesignMyNight Awards 2014
The Lost & Found has been awarded ‘Best Bar’ in Birmingham in the DesignMyNight Awards 2014. Voted for by the public, the bar and restaurant beat off stiff competition, with well over 5,000 entries received. DesignMyNight, the UK’s fastest growing online lifestyle discovery guide describes The Lost & Found as ‘one of the most imaginative in the city’ with ‘some of the … [Read more...]
Imbibe Live 2014 appoints Ronan Sayburn MS as Wine Ambassador
The UK's largest trade show dedicated to on-trade wines and drinks, Imbibe Live, has announced it is working with Master Sommelier Ronan Sayburn to continue to develop its highly successful wine offering for the UK’s leading sommeliers and wine buyers. Developing compelling content for Imbibe Live With his experience as a top sommelier (Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, The … [Read more...]
London tube strike – opportunity for some
Businesses have responded in different ways – and to different degrees of humour – to the tube strike. Apart from the warm appreciation by taxi drivers, others have seized the opportunity. Adidas has encouraged people to run to work wearing, of course, its products. It’s using social media to reach a wide audience, promote its Boost range, and share their pics: “When … [Read more...]