Take a walk around Glasgow city centre and you will find treats for the eyes and for the taste buds at virtually every turn. The city affectionately known as the Dear Green Place is as famous for its distinctive architecture as it is for its many parks. And increasingly, Scotland’s largest city is making its mark on the map as a major foodie destination. These twin … [Read more...]
UK travel hubs now a distinct foodservice market
The UK’s travel hubs, airports, motorway service stations, train stations and petrol forecourts now represent a distinct foodservice market. The value of the travel hub foodservice market increased by over +11% for the year ending June 2019, from £2.47bn to £2.75bn. Visits were up from 576 million to 619 million, an increase of more than 7%. Over the past three years, … [Read more...]
The Battleaxes and The Castle Inn acquired by The Country Pub Group
The Country Pub Group owned by young hospitality entrepreneur Matthew Lowe, has purchased two pubs from Flatcappers, The Battleaxes in Wraxall, and The Castle Inn in Bradford-on-Avon. The Country Pub Group currently owns and runs The Mendip Inn, in Shepton Mallet and the acquisition boosts their portfolio to three. The group will be focusing on providing a consistently … [Read more...]
Food for the Brain accreditation at Royal Berkshire Conference Centre for Levy UK
Royal Berkshire Conference Centre (RBCC) and official catering partner Levy UK have been awarded a ‘Food for the Brain’ catering accreditation for their commitment to nutrition and wellbeing and achieving high standards of nutritional excellence in their food offering. Food for the Brain is an educational charity promoting the importance of nutrition and recognises the food … [Read more...]
Should the Government be investing £1.2bn in The Clink Charity?
The UK’s record on prisons is in comparison to most civilised societies, lamentable, and a huge drain on public funds, as well as public wellbeing. In 2019 the Government’s prison policy seems based on replicating Victorian prisoner warehouses and is now pledging to further fund their growth. In the run up to the imminent general election The Conservative Party with no fear … [Read more...]