Pie perfectionists from all over the UK are invited to enter the 2016 British Pie Awards. The world-famous Awards, which are to be held on 9th March 2016 in the Leicestershire town of Melton Mowbray, are in their eighth year. The hotly coveted contest continues to grow in popularity, with last year’s Awards seeing a staggering 830 pies entered from 131 professional bakers, … [Read more...]
Rosa’s announces further expansion
Rosa’s has announced a new central London site and two new appointments – a Property and Development Consultant and an Operations Manager – as the brand looks to further strengthen its estate this year and generate further investment. From the humble beginnings of a street food stall in Spitalfields’ Sunday UpMarket, the popular six-strong group of Thai cafés founded by … [Read more...]
Business travel takes off on Booking.com
When it comes to business travel, there’s a simple truth that every business traveller is also a leisure traveller. And now, Booking.com has revealed that more and more of its leisure travellers are making business bookings on its site, with almost one in five now made for business travel. And. as the face of business travel changes, the largest accommodation booking … [Read more...]
FreeFrom Eating Out Awards announces 2015 Shortlist
Since the arrival of the new EU regulations covering food service in December 2014, knowing about any of the 14 major allergens in the food that you serve has become a requirement for all food service outlets. After some initial resistance the food service industry has now largely got its head round the requirements and is realising that the ‘freefrom’ market offers … [Read more...]
Accor reports solid growth in 3Q 2015 with LFL revenue up 3.4%
Accor has reported that third-quarter 2015 business activity was strong in the majority of the Group’s markets. Revenue totalled €1,493 million, up 3.4% at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates (LFL), and up 2.4% as reported. Full-year 2015 EBIT target is now between €655 million and €675 million. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of … [Read more...]