The Groucho Club has changed ownership with the completion of a management buyout of the Club, backed by a new group of shareholders which includes the current owners, Graphite Capital. The Club has also added two small institutional investors - Alcuin Capital and Isfield - along with several private individual investors. Matt Hobbs, CEO of The Groucho Club, … [Read more...]
University of Winchester awarded Gold Standard for Food Allergy Awareness program
The University of Winchester has always adopted a proactive approach when providing for their students, staff and visitors. This has won them several awards over the years, especially in relation to their sustainability policies. When the new food allergy labelling regulations were about to come into force, David Morton, Catering Manager at the University decided to be a … [Read more...]
Starbucks makes changes to drive forward expansion
Starbucks chief operating officer Kevin Johnson has communicated forward organisation plans to ‘partners’, outlining some of the initiatives and aspirations which will continue to drive Starbucks forward globally. The many new activities already in progress include the rollout of Mobile Order and Pay, piloting new delivery services in Seattle and New York City, and enabling … [Read more...]
Carlsberg launch probably the best alcohol-free beer in the world
Carlsberg UK is continuing its year of innovation by announcing the launch of Carlsberg’s new 0.0% ABV lager. Carlsberg 0.0% retains the sharp and naturally satisfying taste of the brands traditional lager, yet is completely free of alcohol. Crafted using the natural ingredients of hops, malt and water, the 0.0% ABV product is available to the on-trade in a 275ml bottle … [Read more...]
Street Kitchen opens at Broadgate Circle
Street food vendor Street Kitchen opened its first permanent shop at Broadgate Circle in the City on 15 June. Founded by The Food Initiative chef Mark Jankel and chef Jun Tanaka, Street Kitchen will offer ‘fast and accessible’ gourmet sandwiches with ‘Michelin star know-how’, Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm. All fresh, seasonal produce will be sourced from sustainable, … [Read more...]