Bartlett Mitchell has launched Huskup, an eco-friendly reusable coffee cup that will support the community that produces its premium coffee Perkee. In direct response to the seven million takeaway cups that are disposed of every single day, the Perkee Foundation Huskup cup is made from rice husk instead of plastic. The agricultural industry produces around 125 million tonnes … [Read more...]
Stonegate announce £3 billion acquisition of Ei Group
The boards of directors of Ei Group plc ("EIG") and Stonegate Pub Company Bidco Limited ("Bidco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stonegate Pub Company Limited ("Stonegate"), are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all-cash acquisition of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of EIG. Under the … [Read more...]
The Chestnut Group announces latest acquisition
The Chestnut Group has announced the acquisition of The Crown in Stoke-by-Nayland. The Chestnut Group was set up in 2012 with a vision to champion hospitality in East Anglia. Philip Turner, Founder of The Chestnut Group said, “The Crown fits perfectly within our expanding collection of properties which seek to craft authentic experiences through engaging food and drink, home … [Read more...]
Grazing continues growth with string of new catering and venue contract wins
Grazing, the flexible workplace and venue food company, has won a raft of new contracts worth more than £1.5m over the last six months. In this period, Grazing was re-listed as an approved supplier at The View from the Shard on levels 68 to 72 at The Shard, following a competitive tender process. It has also won a three-year deal with an international law firm among a … [Read more...]
Simon Rogan to open new restaurant, Henrock
Simon Rogan will open the newly named ‘Henrock’ in October, taking over the restaurant at recently renovated Linthwaite House in the Lake District. Henrock’s kitchen team will be led by Head Chef Brian Limoges, who joins Rogan from San Francisco after working in renowned restaurants such as Quince, Birdsong and Atelier Crenn. Working together, they will utilise produce … [Read more...]