Welcome to your market overview from Prestige Purchasing for February. This is your quick guide to what is happening in the major food and drink supply markets. Top News Top Increases Percentage Difference Top Decreases Percentage Difference Raspberry +50.00% Broccoli -69.96% Honeydew … [Read more...]
Passion 4 Hospitality builds careers
Now in its fourth year, the Institute of Hospitality’s Passion 4 Hospitality (P4H) Student Careers Forum takes place on Monday 17 March 2014 at University College Birmingham, and brings hospitality management students face-to-face with prospective employers. This year’s event comprises the exciting live student debating competition, a contest to manage a virtual hotel business, … [Read more...]
“A Taste of Bradford” event to attract UK top restaurateurs
Invitations are going out to more than 700 restaurant and other food-related businesses all over the UK asking them to come to Bradford on 27th March to “A Taste of Bradford” event. The event, being organised by lobbying group Bradford Breakthrough in conjunction with Bradford Council, will provide an opportunity for businesses to find out what premises are available, what the … [Read more...]
150 million reviews and opinions now on TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has reached a new user-generated content milestone making it the first travel site to offer consumers 150 million reviews and opinions – a 50 percent increase year-over-year. TripAdvisor collects more than 90 user contributions a minute that allow travellers worldwide to make informed decisions based on the personal experiences … [Read more...]
£1 billion on-trade revenue ‘down the drain’ in tap water
Recent independent research conducted by Freedrinks Ltd into consumer behaviour with regards to soft drinks consumption in the on-trade has produced some staggering results with £1 billion lost revenue given away each year in the form of tap water – and a major revenue opportunity identified for pubs and restaurants. Martin Hall, CEO, Freedrinks Ltd said: “what makes for … [Read more...]