Prestige Purchasing is warning that the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine appears to be worsening: this could impact wheat prices in the months ahead. Meanwhile, drought and coffee rust damage is affecting coffee prices. Both will potentially impact foodservice companies in the UK. Wheat supply from Russia and Ukraine David Read, CEO of Prestige Purchasing … [Read more...]
Recipe: Umble Pie joins the menu at The Minnis
As summer draws to its close, the popular Minnis Bar & Restaurant overlooking the coast at Birchington-on-Sea in Kent, has announced that it will be serving old fashioned home-made pies every Wednesday night throughout autumn and winter from 1 October. “Proper” pies The award winning kitchen, renowned for its use of local, seasonal fayre, will be serving “proper” pies … [Read more...]
The YBFs 2014: winners dazzle!
The Winners of the Young British Foodies (YBFs) 2014 were announced 3 September at a ceremony hosted at TATE Britain and attended by many of the great and good of the food industry. Young food and drink talent - across the UK The YBFs Awards has firmly established its role to discover and shine the spotlight on new and innovative UK food talent. In its third year, the … [Read more...]
Coal Grill and Bar – the expansion continues
Fast expanding Coal Grill and Bar led by founder and CEO John Gater has opened its latest and eighth restaurant at the popular waterside development owned by the Peel Group - Gloucester Quays. The listed wharf-side warehouse provides ground floor space for over 100 covers plus a cocktail bar and is located directly opposite the multi-screen with uninterrupted views of the … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor: respond to reviews online, drive booking enquiries
TripAdvisor has revealed a new study shoeing the key factors that drive engagement from travellers researching places to stay on the website’s property pages. The study analysed data such as the number of reviews, management responses, and photo and video content across a sample of hotel and B&B pages to reveal which factors most encourage travellers to look for more … [Read more...]