Held at the heart of Sirha in Lyon, this fifteenth edition of the Bocuse d’Or was once again the gathering point for the very best in gastronomy worldwide with Norway winning after 5 hours and 35 minutes of breath-taking tests! The prestigious gastronomy contest - created by Paul Bocuse in 1987 - rewarded the best Chef among 24 international candidates who performed live in … [Read more...]
Hilton Edinburgh Airport first in Scotland to achieve Investors In Young People
Hilton Edinburgh Airport is the first hotel in Scotland to have been awarded the prestigious Investors in Young People Accreditation, the only people management standard that focuses on an employer’s recruitment and retention of young people. Launched in July 2014, Investors in Young People originated through a key recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns agrees terms on Warwick acquisition
Following recent press speculation, Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd has confirmed that they have agreed terms with the key parties to take over The Lazy Cow in Warwick. Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, commented: “We have held long discussions with Urban & Country Leisure (UCL) and the site’s freeholder, Downing Capital, and I am delighted to say that we have agreed … [Read more...]
UK consumers hesitant to try new alcoholic drinks
A new Canadean report finds that eight out of ten consumers who drink alcohol out of their homes rarely or never try new alcoholic drinks. This is concerning as substantial investment is made in developing and marketing new products. However, exciting flavours and seasonal offerings will keep the market from stagnating. According to Canadean, 77% of out-of-home drinkers … [Read more...]
Carlsberg extends Tapster’s Cask Ale range
Carlsberg UK has extended its portfolio by partnering with eight additional breweries to introduce new beers to its 2015 Tapster’s Cask Ale range, each available to order this month. The new partnerships will broaden the variety of beers available to its UK on-trade customers. New for 2015 are beers including Business As Usual from Derby Brewing Company, Double Dragon from … [Read more...]