Leon, the naturally fast food chain, has won the ‘Special Achievement Award’ at the Lunch Business Awards 2014. In 2004 Leon set out to make it possible for everyone to eat good food. The industry’s recognition of their 10th birthday comes at a time when this mission looks set to continue, with no less than four new Leons opening by the end of the year. Leon’s food is … [Read more...]
Support grows for Cyclops beer accreditation scheme
The new Cask Report shows that one third of drinkers and 71% of cask ale publicans are aware of the Cyclops Beer accreditation scheme. The Cask Report also reveals that over 90% of real ale drinkers and publicans who are aware of Cyclops believe it is clear and helpful. Demystifying beer – for trade and drinkers Cyclops is an accreditation scheme for beer which shows in … [Read more...]
Winners of Vegan Food Awards show growing demand
The demand for vegan fare in the UK has skyrocketed in recent years: the non-dairy milk market grew by 155 per cent in just two years, the market for meat-free products shot up 21 per cent in five years, and government surveys reveal the lowest rates of meat and fish consumption in at least a decade. Which is why PETA – whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours … [Read more...]
Cask Matters website launched to help pubs
Cask ale is booming, the number of breweries is at a 70 year old high, and three new breweries are opening every week - but large numbers of pubs continue to close. The cask ale industry has therefore come together to launch the website Cask Matters, in conjunction with the new Cask Report, in the shared belief that cask ale can help save pubs from terminal … [Read more...]
6,000 new jobs for 16-24 year olds in hospitality by year-end
Over 100 hospitality businesses will meet in London’s City Hall for the Big Hospitality Conversation on Wednesday 24 September 2014, where ‘on-the-spot’ jobs will be available to young job seekers. Mismatch between training and available jobs It is estimated that across the UK there are some 900,000 young people not in education, employment or training, and experts warn … [Read more...]