Amazon has been cleared by the UK Competition and Markets Authority to acquire a 16% interest in Deliveroo. The CMA’s investigation into the deal centred on concerns Amazon entering the UK restaurant delivery market would stifle competition. Amazon agreed to pay £440 million for the 16% share of Deliveroo. Concluding the investigation the CMA approved the investment … [Read more...]
Return to the workplace: the foodservice caterers and consultants views
As many parts of the hospitality industry are busy adjusting to reopening and seeing varying levels of footfall return, workplaces are still largely unoccupied as people continue to work from home. Websites, social media channels, TV stations and newspapers are all reporting on people not returning to work and as a consequence cities, towns, high streets and side … [Read more...]
Workplace Foodservice Face Mask Roadtest Results
With the UK government adding museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship to the list of places where face coverings should be worn in England, and given masks were made compulsory in UK shops since July 24, what protection do masks today offer in terms of safety for those wearing them in foodservices, with more front line staff feeding more and more people in the … [Read more...]
Procuring face masks sustainably
The speed at which most businesses adopted wearing face masks led to disposable masks being procured as the 'perceived' lowest cost solution. The safe disposal of disposable masks however was largely not factored into the cost equation. The Government provides stringent guidelines for safe disposal of disposable face masks with specific processes and procedures that … [Read more...]
Diageo profits down and brand value lowered
Profits at global drinks giant Diageo fell by almost 50% to £2.1bn in the year to the end of June, as the impact of Covid-19 was felt globally. Sales dived down affected by the closure of pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants forcing Diageo to write down the value of its brand portfolio by £1.3 billion. Ivan Menezes, CEO, Diageo stated that the business moved swiftly in … [Read more...]