The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 has just been published, ranking Britain’s private companies with the fastest growing sales. The 100 companies collectively grew their sales over the last three years by an average of 81% a year. Such a formidable growth rate is not easy to achieve, but hospitality manages six companies in the top 100 – plus one in the ‘Ones to … [Read more...]
Adnams first Whisky arrives – and departs!
Adnams launched its first whiskies just last week. Such has been their reception, however, and with only 5,000 bottles of each available, they look set to sell out very fast. As Chairman Jonathan Adnams commented: “With the benefit of hindsight, we should have perhaps made five times as much, but three years ago it felt like a huge gamble to be going into making spirits at … [Read more...]
VisitEngland reports on the major opportunity of domestic tourism
A new report by VisitEngland - ‘Domestic Leisure Tourism Trends for the Next Decade’ – outlines key trends due to significantly affect the future growth of domestic tourism. Covering a wide range of demographic, economic, technological and consumer trends, the report, highlights key opportunities that could change the face of tourism in England over the next decade. Essential … [Read more...]
BrewDog responds to fake Brewdog bar – in China!
Just last week, BrewDog opened a new bar in Shepherd's Bush, London (15-19 Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8QQ). Then they discovered a fake BrewDog bar in Changzhou, China and responded by publishing an open letter (below) to the proprietors (?) of this establishment. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and H & C News applauds the BrewDog … [Read more...]
Ceramics industry to revive with Goodfellows and flux collection
Luxury tableware and kitchen equipment specialist Goodfellows is backing the rising stars of the ceramics design world in a bid to revive the English ceramics industry. Set up last year by Paul and Valda Goodfellow, the former owners of Continental Chef Supplies, Goodfellows already numbers the Ritz, the Dorchester and a string of Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs on its … [Read more...]