Aramark, the global provider of food, facilities management and uniform services, has unveiled significant carbon reduction figures for 2014 resulting from a transition to plant-based eco-packaging across many of its sites. In 2014, these sites switched to eco-packaging and products, such as coffee cups and lids, cutlery and salad pots, supplied by environmental foodservice … [Read more...]
Carlsberg takes over TV with probably the best beer ad in the world
Carlsberg UK is investing £12m in television media spend for its flagship lager brand under its popular ‘If Carlsberg did…’ campaign. Launching Monday 16 February, the new ‘Supermarket’ ad will air within a primetime slot at 9.15pm during popular ITV drama Broadchurch. The 30-second ad will run across key channels including ITV, Channel 4 and Sky1 for six weeks, with a … [Read more...]
Canine guests good for business at Monkbar Hotel
A York hotel’s dog friendly status has seen it becoming a “pedigree chum” to a rising number of canine guests. Over the last 12 months The Best Western Monkbar Hotel has checked in more than 260 dogs accompanying their owners, on both leisure and business breaks, a 20 per cent rise on the year before. Dog-friendly city walks The city centre hotel, which is currently … [Read more...]
The Ivy Chelsea Garden to open March
Due to open on 30 March 2015, The Ivy Chelsea Garden promises to combine approachable sophistication and familiar luxury with an underlying feeling of glamour and theatre. Situated on the King’s Road, it will offer easy access all day long – over half the tables are available to “walk-ins”. The iconic Grade II listed building that houses the restaurant is owned by Martin’s … [Read more...]
Trattoria 51 launches gluten free for 95% of its menu
Trattoria 51, located on Old Hall Street in Liverpool, has responded to customer demand by introducing a wider range of coeliac choices. Having built on 13 years of food intolerance research, restaurateur Attilio Sergi has adopted a unique approach to providing ‘flavoursome favourites’ that meet coeliac needs. He said: “Gone are the days when gluten free food has to taste … [Read more...]