More than four out of ten (43%) UK adults skip lunch at least once a week, with 20% saying they skip lunch at least three times a week. These numbers reflect how time-scarcity and the tendency to snack throughout the day are changing traditional eating patterns in the UK. Impact of rise in snacking According to a new survey by Canadean Custom Solutions, 25-34 year olds … [Read more...]
Mad For Garlic looks West for international growth
Mad For Garlic, one of Korea’s most popular restaurant chains with 27 outlets and a further 4 across Asia, has announced plans to bring its handcrafted artisanal Italian cuisine into the US, EU and ME markets. In recent years, South Korea has become well known for its remarkable economic growth and a cultural trend called ‘Korean Wave”, with Korean cultural exports and … [Read more...]
The IT stitch-up: F&B managers continue to be misled by long agreements, hidden costs
A new independent report has been released today by hospitality technology expert Caternet, in a bid to expose and expunge some of the major technology frustrations felt by many managers operating in the food & beverage sector today. 64% misled by IT suppliers When quizzed on their biggest irritations with their IT systems, over half (64%) of those surveyed believe … [Read more...]
Could you be the next Gluten-free Chef of the Year?
Coeliac UK, the national charity for people with coeliac disease, along with celebrity chef Phil Vickery, is encouraging chefs from across the country to enter this year’s competition to find the next Coeliac UK Gluten-free Chef of the Year. The competition is again being run in association with the Institute of Hospitality and the Craft Guild of Chefs with the judging to be … [Read more...]
Prezzo pleased with first half, confident for year
Prezzo has announced that it is pleased with its Interim results (unaudited) for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2013, and is confident of delivering satisfactorily for the year. Highlights Revenue up 17% to £79.7 million (2012 - £68.1 million) Adjusted EBITDA up 14% to £12.6 million (2012 - £11.0 million) Adjusted pre-tax profit 12% higher at £8.5 million (2012 - … [Read more...]