First Drinks, a leader in the UK spirits industry, has published its Market Report reviewing current industry trends and taking an in-depth look at key spirit and Champagne categories. It particularly outlines the changing landscape of spirits and the increasingly important role of premium brands, up 18%, which are outperforming total alcohol, up 2%. Consumers looking for … [Read more...]
Foie gras leaving the menu?
H & C News recently reported on the campaign against foie gras and, specifically, against Fortnum & Mason continuing to stock it – see link below. The campaign continues, with PETA reporting significant new support. Brakes Group Brakes Group is one of the leading foodservice providers to the UK catering industry and has now confirmed that it will no longer … [Read more...]
Just Falafel makes two appointments as UK operation expands
Just Falafel, the largest falafel chain in the world, has announced two appointments to help drive their on-going strategy to roll out 200 stores in the UK market over the next 5 years. David Taylor has been appointed Franchise Sales Director, and Adrian Liddiment Operations Manager. David Taylor David’s role will focus on driving growth of the Just Falafel franchise … [Read more...]
Macdonald Hotels appoints regional development chefs
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group has appointed two Regional Development Chefs. It comes as the award-winning hotel group, continues to lead the way in the hotel industry by having the highest standards in food service across its critically acclaimed restaurant portfolio. Further supporting the development of food across the … [Read more...]
The Cloud launches location-based offers to millions of WiFi users
The Cloud, Britain’s largest high street WiFi provider and part of BSkyB, has added location-based voucher offers from its venue partners to its WiFi app, letting users see promotions near them when they are out and about. Orchid Pub Group and Spirit Pub Group will be amongst the first brands to run offers through The Cloud’s WiFi app, FastConnect Available to 8 million … [Read more...]