SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has appointed Simon Smith as CEO of SSP UK & Ireland. Simon is currently managing director of WHSmith’s travel division and has a 20 year track record in retail. He began his career with Fenwicks before moving to Allders Department Stores and then Safeway, where he worked in both … [Read more...]
Sodexo to sponsor new FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
Sodexo is to sponsor the new FreeFrom Eating Out Awards – launched to coincide with EU regulations coming into force in December 2014 requiring all food service outlets to provide accurate information about any of the 14 major allergens in the food that they serve. Wan Mak, head of nutrition and dietectics at Sodexo, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring these awards and … [Read more...]
BLUE BADGE STYLE – bringing the issue of ‘access’ to the forefront of hospitality
Blue Badge Style, the first app and website guide to a stylish lifestyle for the less-able, has been appointed a member of the British Hospitality Association in a bid to bring accessibility to the forefront of the industry’s attention. With her mobile app and Pictorial Access Description system the BBS Founder, Fiona Jarvis, hopes to help make British hospitality more … [Read more...]
giraffe set to open in Milton Keynes and York
giraffe have announced they are set to open their second site in Milton Keynes within Kingston Centre retail park this month. The 3,796 square feet, 135-cover restaurant will trade all-day from breakfast through to dinner, serving its signature comfort, global food. This will be followed by another stand-alone 3,573 square feet, 192-cover giraffe opening in May at the new … [Read more...]
CH&Co acquires Apostrophe
CH&Co - the privately owned corporate and commercial caterer - is taking 100% ownership of the high street café group Apostrophe, by buying the remaining 50% stake in the business held by Amir Chen and the founding shareholders with which it entered into joint venture in January 2012. Key strategic step CH&Co sees this acquisition as key strategic step in building … [Read more...]