The Evening Standard reports that Russian Leonid Shutov, the owner of Bob Bob Ricard, one of Soho’s top celebrity haunts, plans to spend a massive £15 million on a dining room that will rank high in the grandest restaurants ever to grace the West End of London – or anywhere else. Shutov has leased a former Lloyds Bank flagship branch at 12 St James’s Street and plans to … [Read more...]
Gourmet gluten free at Seven Park Place
As readers will know, 2014 is likely to be the year when awareness of allergies and allergens must and will rise dramatically across all parts of hospitality and catering – and H&C News will be playing its part in helping the industry come to terms with the necessary processes and changes. It’s therefore a pleasure to illustrate how Seven Park Place is starting the year as … [Read more...]
The McDonald’s journey to verified sustainable beef
Over the years, McDonald’s has worked with its suppliers to get better at responsible purchasing. For example, purchasing varying quantities of whitefish certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, coffee certified by the Rainforest Alliance, and packaging certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Now, McDonald’s has announced a range of initiatives regarding … [Read more...]
Coke Zero aims to become an icon with epic new ‘Just Add Zero’ campaign
Coca‑Cola is set to re-launch its zero sugar and zero calorie drink, Coke Zero, nine years after first launching in the UK in 2006. “Just Add Zero”, which launches next week, is the new integrated marketing campaign that will put the brand on TV and to the top of the agenda in 2014. The campaign is designed to establish Coca‑Cola as an icon to a new generation, with an … [Read more...]
NatWest/RBS £250m interest free fund for businesses affected by storms
NatWest and RBS have launched a £250m UK Storm Business Fund to provide short term, interest free financing to speed recovery for businesses affected by recent floods and gales. Loans can cover the cost of repairs and replacement stock to help businesses return to normal trading. Interest-free loans* will be provided for 3 months giving businesses the breathing space they need … [Read more...]