Gamestec Leisure Ltd, part of the Novomatic Group of Companies and the largest gaming and amusement machine operator in the UK has joined VAT Club Jacques Borel. It is backing the campaign for a reduction on the level of VAT in the hospitality sector to five per cent on drink and food. Jacques Borel said: “I am delighted that Gamestec has joined VAT Club JB. It has a large … [Read more...]
ALMR 2013 Operations Managers Awards winners
Will Fotheringham of JD Wetherspoon and Barrie Robinson of Greene King Pub Partners have been named Area Manager and Business Development Manager of the Year respectively in The ALMR’s Operations Managers Awards, 2013. A third award, 'Rising Star', was made to Helen McKenna of Enterprise Inns in recognition of the excellent potential she has displayed throughout the … [Read more...]
Craft beer moves into the UK mainstream
A new report from Mintel reveals the continued health of the craft beer movement in the UK, with a quarter (25%) of British adults – equating to some 13 million – stating that they have consumed a craft beer over the past six months. As the segment develops and its popularity increases, it is moving towards the overground and mainstream consumption. Craft beers have … [Read more...]
Brewers meet 2020 carbon reduction target eight years early
The UK brewing sector has met its 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early and is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency. The figures have been revealed in Brewing Green 2013, a new report published by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). The sector is also making significant progress in reducing excess packaging and waste. Carbon … [Read more...]
Burgers cooked “as you like them” back on the menu
Burgers cooked “as you like them” are back on the menu at Davy’s as the final part of the Hygiene Improvement Notice served in 2011 finally collapsed with Westminster City Council offering no evidence in court on Monday 17 December 2013. The outcome of this case is surely positive news for the UK foodservice industry, which could have been threatened by similar proceedings … [Read more...]