The ambitious investment programme to develop and build the Admiral Taverns estate was underlined today with the announcement of three new key team members in its Property Division. The first of which being announcing the appointment of Andrew Hallam as Head of Property, Hallam has over 25 years’ industry experience having previously been a Director at HHPC. Previously he … [Read more...]
First half growth and two promotions at Bill’s Restaurant Group
Bill’s Restaurant Group has seen continued growth in the first half of 2019 with like for like growth across the whole estate up 8%. Two key promotions have also been announced, Sarah Hills has recently been promoted to Managing Director and Lesley McIlroy has been promoted from Head of Marketing to Marketing Director. Bill’s Restaurant Group, Executive Chairman, David … [Read more...]
GMOs and the UK food chain, just because we can, should we?
GMOs and the UK food chain, just because we can, should we? For most of us who are not geneticists the discussions around genetically modified organisms that enter the food chain are based on trust. The science needed to genetically modify living organisms is an esoteric art and a very new one, so challenging what we are told by practitioners requires comment from equally … [Read more...]
Low or no alcohol market continues to grow alongside premiumisation
The latest findings from Mintel’s British Lifestyles Report, which tracks spending across major consumer markets shows that consumption of alcohol in the UK continues to fall. The report also shows that UK consumers’ demand for premium alcohol and soft drinks continues to rise. One in five adults in the UK adults now say they do not drink alcohol, while just under half … [Read more...]
ceda welcomes two new Board members
ceda welcomes two new Board members - ceda has announced the appointment of two new Board members, Richard Toye, Director of Upnorth Group, and Paul Neville, Managing Director at CHR Foodservice Equipment. Both have been co-opted onto the Board and will formally become Directors at the end of the year. It is hoped that their arrival, and the wealth of experience that they … [Read more...]