The Soil Association’s 2017 Organic Market Report launched today, 21 February, reveals the UK organic market continues with its fifth year of growth, driven by a significant 19.1% increase in organic in the foodservice sector, which is now worth £76.6 million. There has been a 66% increase in sales of organic through the Food for Life Catering Mark with £15 million now … [Read more...]
Marco Ercolano joins Mr Fogg’s Residence as General Manager
Mr Fogg’s Residence is delighted to announce the appointment of Marco Ercolano to the position of General Manager. Ercolano will be responsible for the overall running and day-to-day operations of the characterful, off-the-wall bar in Mayfair and was previously General Manager at Rivoli Bar & Lounge at The Ritz London. Ercolano boasts an impressive resume, having … [Read more...]
Kew Green host industry first business culture development programme
Kew Green Hotels Ltd hosted senior managers from its Chinese parent company in an industry first training programme, following Kew Green’s purchase last year by HK CTS Metropark Hotels Co Ltd. The training was a joint venture with the University of West London, who hosted the training at its campus; this executive development programme was spearheaded by Dr Lorna Wang … [Read more...]
Amadeus gains food for the brain accreditation at ICC, Birmingham
ICC becomes the first conference centre to gain food for the brain accreditation The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham has become the first conference centre in the UK to gain accreditation from Food for the Brain – an educational charity which promotes the importance of nutrition in mental health and well-being. The process, led by in-house caterers … [Read more...]
College students cook ‘7 courses of Hampshire’
On Thursday 16th February, Eastleigh College played host to a seven course Hampshire inspired taster menu. The meal was created and served by aspiring young chefs from the college working in collaboration with the Exclusive Chefs Academy and chef Andy Mackenzie from Lainston House Hotel. Working closely with local food group Hampshire Fare, the students sourced all their … [Read more...]