Orchid Group has released results and financial statements for 52 weeks to 31 December 2011, showing significant progress for the company which operates 256 pubs and bars. Rufus Hall, CEO reports that Orchid has continued to perform ahead of expectations for the first three quarters of 2012, despite the on-going pressure on consumer spending and the wettest British summer … [Read more...]
Growing demands to deliver accurate information in the Food Service sector
The ‘Food Service Information Challenge’ report released today by the Food Services Director Group (FSDG) reveals that the industry needs to collaborate to address the issue of inaccurate information head on. Andrew Stinchcombe-Gillies, GS1 UK Head of Industry Development, FoodService & FSDG Chairman: “With many experts anticipating that product information requirements … [Read more...]
Innis & Gunn celebrates highest growth yet
Year-End accounts show turnover up 62% with international sales flying high for the UK’s leading independent, specialty brewer Innis & Gunn: YoY turnover for 2011 leapt 62% to £7.5m. Increased growth across all markets has contributed to the brand’s success, driven by a structured, market-specific NPD programme and the introduction of Rum Cask as part of the core range … [Read more...]
Red tape stripped back and live music goes unlicensed
Hundreds of live music venues will be exempt from licensing laws and small firms will benefit from more flexible audit and accounting rules as thousands of businesses are freed from unnecessary red tape from 1 October. The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, and dozens of regulations will be removed or simplified, giving … [Read more...]
Oyster Catcher sets hospitality sector example with work experience scheme
Hull pub the Oyster Catcher has become part of an employment initiative to help local people back into work by signing up for the government work experience scheme earlier this year: its first placement employee is about to finish his eight week stint with flying colours. Under the government project, businesses are urged to take on people for work experience placements, … [Read more...]