In a further demonstration of its commitment to training, Carluccio’s has invested £250,000 in launching a brand new state-of-the-art Training Academy, situated above its Upper Street restaurant in Islington. The Academy includes video-linked classrooms and a training kitchen able to accommodate up to 12 chefs at any one time. Internet-based video technology allows courses … [Read more...]
Green Paper 2012: overwhelming majority want to be greener
The Green Paper was first launched by Gram in 2008 and was the first quantitative research project of its kind reviewing the UK foodservice industry’s attitude and behaviour towards a greener and more environmentally responsible future. Now in its third edition, the 2012 report provides a comprehensive and credible review of sustainable attitudes within the industry using … [Read more...]
UK wine harvest down but quality good
Nyetimber’s announcement that it will not be harvesting this year, combined with forecasts of grape yields being 30% and more down, have resulted in very gloomy expectations. However, English Wine Producers reports that other leading English wine producers are now harvesting, and the 2012 vintage is well underway. Harvesting of the traditional varieties for sparkling wine … [Read more...]
Restaurants phasing out discount deals
Consumers used to downloading a money-off voucher before they visit their favourite high street restaurant may soon have to start paying the full price again as operators seek to wean customers off discount deals. Horizons’ Voucher Tracker, which monitors the volume and type of on-line money-off deals issued by restaurants, has noted the first signs of operators withdrawing … [Read more...]
YO! SUSHI continued expansion
Following the recent openings in Guildford and Windsor, YO! Sushi continues to roll out its brand of casual Japanese cuisine with a prime site in York – their ninth restaurant opening this year, with more planned. The next opening in Exeter in November will take the group to 64 restaurants in the UK, serving 100,000 guests every week (5 million every year), accounting for … [Read more...]