Five years after its launch as a trade association in 2010, and having grown from 50 Member sites to 5,000, the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) is now launching a new consumer platform to respond to the ever-increasing public appetite for information about the food on their plate. Whilst consumers can consult packaging to guide their choices at home, they are often … [Read more...]
Whitbread flourishes with sales up 11.1%
Whitbread PLC has reported its trading performance for the 24 weeks to 13 August, showing total sales up 11.1% and on track for full year expectations. Sales update (% change vs. prior year)Sales for the 11 weeks to 13 August 2015 Sales for the 24 weeks to 13 August 2015 Like for like sales Total sales Like for like sales Total sales Premier … [Read more...]
Fare of London ups revenues by 38%
Contract caterer Fare of London has announced a 38% year-on-year revenue increase for the 12 months ending in August 2015 on the part of its parent company Principals Catering Consultants Ltd. The caterer reported a large number of client renewals at the beginning of the year, resulting in a revenue value of £25m for the next five years. Winning new business in 2015 also … [Read more...]
Ibis Styles Birmingham Airport NEC hotel opens with sixties swing
Paying tribute to its location in the transport centre of England and the jet set era of the Swinging Sixties, the new ibis Styles Birmingham Airport NEC hotel is now ready to welcome its first guests. Brummie character Whether you’ve flown in from somewhere exotic or your journey is just taking off, the new ibis Styles Birmingham Airport NEC offers a stylish hub to touch … [Read more...]
Craft Guild announces 2015 ‘Graduates’
Five “exceptional” young chefs working in restaurants across the UK are celebrating becoming the latest ones to watch after passing this year’s Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards. The highest achiever, scoring 87% in the final exam in this year’s career-enhancing scheme for chefs aged 23 and under, was Reece Cosier, chef de partie, The Landmark hotel London. Two other … [Read more...]