Following the launch of the Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker in March, the latest report gives insight into GB consumer discretionary spending over the month of March. Average household spending in March was broadly flat, compared to February 2014. However, February was a particularly strong comparator due to Valentine’s Day and half term. This month’s findings highlight … [Read more...]
Eating out: cultural changes reflected in Orchid reservation system
Orchid Group is making the most of cultural changes in customers’ eating out habits with an online booking system for almost all its pubs that, in just the first month, has delivered some 2,000 reservations adding up to an impressive 10,000 covers. The way people choose to dine out is changing The system was created in recognition of the fact that the way people choose to … [Read more...]
The New Food Regulations – is your business ready?
On 13th December 2014 new food labelling regulations come into force across Europe which for the first time will require the caterer to provide information to customers about food allergens present in the food they serve - whether packaged or not, whether sold or not. The planned changes have significant impact for all Food Service and Hospitality businesses, owners, staff and … [Read more...]
Shaun Rankin caters for Blue Islands
Blue Islands have announced an exciting new partnership with Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin to provide a locally sourced menu for the airline’s passengers travelling to London City and mainland Europe from Jersey and Guernsey. A taste of Jersey A joint marketing initiative, which will run throughout the 2014 summer season, will allow travellers to sample a taste of … [Read more...]
D&D London joins SRA elite
Award-winning restaurant group D&D London has achieved Three Star status for the SRA 2014 Group Rating – the highest accolade possible. A founder member of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, sustainability has always been an imperative corporate social responsibility for the group, and it was D&D’s key objective to achieve the Three Star status in 2014. Vitally … [Read more...]