Nine local children visited Bistrot Pierre’s Harrogate restaurant to try out potential dishes for the new children's menu and give feedback on the dishes before its national launch across all Bistrot Pierre restaurants in June. The children, from St. Peter’s CofE in Harrogate, Western Primary and Coppice Valley Primary, all took part in a competition in which they were … [Read more...]
The Taste of Canada: on its way to the UK
A recent event at the Canadian High Commission in London was designed to alert UK retail and foodservice buyers to the attractions of Canadian food and drink products. Such products are little known in the UK not only because of the distances involved, but also because of the customs duties that have further elevated prices. Removal of customs duties However, it is worth … [Read more...]
Sodexo team is Making a Difference
A team at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital working for Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has won Surrey County Council’s Making a Difference Award at a ceremony on 16 April. Sodexo’s team, which provides staff and patient dining at the hospital, facilitated Surrey County Council’s EmployAbility scheme which helps those with autism or a learning, physical or … [Read more...]
glh announces economy brand Thistle Express
glh, the London-based hotel group and subsidiary of Singapore listed GuocoLeisure Group, announces Thistle Express, the next generation of hotel from Thistle. Thistle Express is a new value hotel concept, with the first site due to open in London in 2016. The new hotel brand will offer modern design, stylish bedrooms, friendly and efficient service, as well as super-fast … [Read more...]
Caffé Culture Show announces exhibitor awards shortlist
Fifteen products have been shortlisted from nearly a hundred entries in this year’s hotly-contested Caffè Culture Show Exhibitor Awards. Shortlisted entries in the Best Drink Product at the Show category Caffiniti – Andaqui (pictured top) Lashbrook Lassis – Lashbrook Lassis NVT: New Vithanakande Tea – Coffitea Rocks Drinks – Rocks Organic Ginger and Wasabi The … [Read more...]