Beringea has announced it has sold Tossed, the healthier eating group, to management with the support of private investment for an undisclosed sum. Tossed’s quirky and vibrant stores offer nutritionally balanced, ethically sourced food without compromising on taste. Tossed offers smoothies, hot pots and other freshly prepared foods in addition to their signature … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut wins Best Gluten Free Pizza at Freefrom Awards
Pizza Hut UK has won the award for best gluten-free pizza in the ‘Manufactured for food service - Savory’ category at the Freefrom Food Awards, the industry's only award for excellence in gluten-free food. Interest and concern about gluten-free dining is growing – see H & C News’ recent article (Gluten-Free Dining: a growing market) on the subject, which attracted … [Read more...]
Nespresso successes including prestigious Relais & Châteaux Dîner des Grands Chefs
Nespresso has made a busy start to the year, featuring at the Relais & Châteaux Dîner des Grands Chefs and announcing a string of high-profile new customers across the hospitality sector, including: The 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross, London The Langham Hotel, Regent Street, London Brasserie Chavot, Mayfair, London Relais & … [Read more...]
Domino’s Pizza goes ‘Off their Rockers’
Domino’s Pizza is to sponsor ITV’s brand new Sunday evening comedy programme Off Their Rockers, starting 21 April 2013. The hidden camera series sees cheeky OAPs hitting the streets of Britain on a fearless mission to dupe the general public with an assortment of light hearted pranks, mischievous set pieces and carefully crafted stunts. 'The Rockers' might not be getting any … [Read more...]
McDonald’s: higher revenues but sales down
McDonald's results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 show higher revenues and earnings per share for the quarter, though comparable sales and operating income declined - affected by comparison against strong prior year results that included an additional day in 2012 due to leap year. “McDonald's remains diligently focused on enhancing our menu, restaurants and the … [Read more...]