The University of Brighton is the first higher education institution in the UK to be awarded a new rating for running sustainable restaurants. The University Catering Rating was developed by the University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) and is being run by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) to recognise outstanding achievements of university caterers across the … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering welcomes new GM
Carringtons Caterings has welcomed Mally Best as its new general manager, following a company expansion. Mally, 41, holds an impressive wealth of knowledge and experience in the catering industry after working in a variety of highly renowned Liverpool restaurants and global hotels, as well as developing her our own eatery in the famous Left Bank in Allerton. She said: “I … [Read more...]
Accor continues UK expansion – adds 5
Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, has signed a further five new hotels in the UK, significantly strengthening its portfolio of hotels. The five hotels spread across London and Edinburgh are due to open throughout the second half of 2014 and 2015 in line with Accor’s strategy to expand its portfolio in key destinations. London … [Read more...]
Britain’s menus: what’s changing
Eating out operators are continuing to adapt to the changing demands of consumers with menus featuring more hand-held, easy-to-eat foods as Briton’s plump for casual dining over formal occasions. Burgers down, hot dogs up, pork ribs rising The latest research, undertaken by foodservice consultancy Horizons in June 2014, shows while burgers are still the nation’s number … [Read more...]
Marriott International Conservation Measures on track
Marriott International has released its 2014 Sustainability Report - available this year as 10 separate and concise issue reports – sharing the company’s progress against a 2007 baseline, including a nearly 13 percent decrease in water intensity, 11 percent decrease in energy intensity, and a 12 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions intensity. One of Marriott’s key … [Read more...]