In countries across Latin America, coffee rust is a plague, making it harder for farmers to produce high-quality coffee. In the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, coffee rust forced Rolando Lopez to downsize his farm, which is at 50-70 percent of its typical productivity. “We didn’t know that it was going to be this destructive,” Lopez said. “Within a year, we saw the effect of … [Read more...]
All Nippon Airways takes winning Japanese dish to 33,000ft
After going head-to-head with six UK chefs, Piero Leone, Head Chef at the Royal Exchange’s Restaurant Sauterelle, has been named the winner of Seven Samurai Chefs, a nationwide challenge run by ANA and the British Hospitality Association (BHA), and judged in part by Japanese chef Yuki Gomi from Yuki’s Kitchen. Challenged with creating a traditional Japanese donburi* for ANA, … [Read more...]
Motorway service operator Welcome Break to add Chopstix Noodle Bar to its services
Welcome Break is adding the Oriental fast-food restaurant Chopstix Noodle Bar to its Birchanger Green service area on the M11. Chopstix Noodle Bar blends the best fusion of authentic Oriental inspired fresh and nutritious fast food with a casual, convenient dining experience at affordable prices. In addition, Chopstix’s chefs cook the food on site to ensure each dish is … [Read more...]
ISG checks in with £13 million Corn Exchange project
The project involves the refurbishment of levels 2-5 of the iconic building, creating a 114-bedroom ‘aparthotel’ for operator Roomzzz. The scheme is the second phase of a wider £30 million investment to develop the building as a major leisure destination, and follows the refurbishment of ground and first floor levels as restaurant and bar accommodation, all of which will remain … [Read more...]
Chai Ki launches Waterside Terrace
On 1st August, Chai Ki will unveil the Waterside Terrace overlooking West India Quay. The new terrace will offer al fresco dining during the day and in the evening, alongside Chai Ki’s dining room and more casual Toddy Shop bar. Guests will be able to enjoy signature soul food dishes from Chai Ki’s lunch and dinner menus including Chicken Pear Chaat with tandoori chicken … [Read more...]