The latest figures from the BBPA for beer sales have produced very different reactions: the BBPA celebrates the growth in volumes, and urges a continued freeze in beer duty; the ALMR, in contrast, is concerned about the pace of the decline in pub sales of beer, and urges Government to level the playing field with the off trade. BBPA: brewers toast continued growth in … [Read more...]
Sellers needed as hotel buyers return to market
West Country hotels specialists Colliers International report a significant increase in activity going in to 2014 - and have already chalked up half a dozen sales across the region. Latest figures show hotel transactions across the UK as a whole leapt 66 per cent to £800m in the second half of 2013 and, nationally, Colliers International had its best year since the boom … [Read more...]
intu plans for Broadmarsh and Victoria shopping centres, Nottingham
Nottingham City Council and intu are due to sign a conditional development agreement for intu Broadmarsh on Monday 27 January which will play a fundamental part in transforming the shopping experience in Nottingham. The signing of the agreement is an important step in the major improvements that are planned for Nottingham’s two main shopping centres over the next few years, … [Read more...]
Food allergies in the UK: setting the scene for action in 2014
By Caroline Benjamin Consultant, Food Allergy Training Consultancy The introduction of the new EU Food Information Regulations 1169/2011 on 13 December 2014 will have an immense effect on both the hospitality industry and in turn customers with food allergies or intolerances. What does this mean for food service businesses? Going forward all food service … [Read more...]
British Pie Awards 2014 prepare for biggest event yet!
The British Pie Awards 2014 are officially open for entry and the organisers are preparing themselves to receive the biggest number of entries yet, after last year’s event attracted 983 entries from bakers and butchers around the country. Organisers of the event, The Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, have provisionally set a limit for entries at 1,000 pies due to the … [Read more...]