The Food Waste Network, a free service helping any UK business go zero waste, is re-launching at Waste-Works 2015, 22-25th March 2015. This zero waste initiative by eco packaging firm Vegware maps and monitors all UK food waste recycling services – collection routes by postcode, all commercial and industrial processing facilities, and on-site food waste systems. A free online … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays to make its Leicester debut
Hammerson has announced that TGI Fridays is to open at Highcross shopping centre in Leicester, giving the restaurant its debut in the city. TGI Fridays will take a 613m2 (6,600sqft) unit, located opposite to the John Lewis store. Serving its full range of authentic American food and cocktails, the restaurant will become one of the key destinations in St Peters Square, … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s going back home to Yorkshire
Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic British brand, world famous for its fish and chips, is to return to the roots of its founder with the opening of a brand new outlet this Spring. In partnership with Vikesh and Dimple Patel of JVP Ventures who in late 2013 became the first franchisees signed by the company, post-acquisition, as part of an ambitious growth strategy, it is announced … [Read more...]
Smith & Wollensky appoints Nathan Evans as Operations Director
Smith & Wollensky has appointed Nathan Evans as Operations Director. Recruited to lead the team here in the UK, Nathan is charged with overseeing the hugely anticipated launch of Smith & Wollensky London, opening on the Strand this June, and the group’s first steakhouse outside the US. In addition to his duties on a group level, Nathan will be responsible for all … [Read more...]
Global shortage to drive up beef prices
Beef will increasingly command a premium on menus as a global shortage drives up price, warns buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. Along with the prime cuts needed for steaks and Sunday roasts, the impact of higher beef prices is also affecting the offcuts and trim used in menu mainstays such as pies and burgers. With fewer cattle coming to market both in the UK and … [Read more...]