Freedrinks, the company behind soft drinks brand ZEO, has appointed a new marketing director, Ian Greengrass, following the departure of David Smith. Greengrass, who has over 22 years as a Global FMCG Marketing Director across iconic food and drink brands including Häagen-Dazs, La Vache Qui Rit, Mini Babybel and Nutrition Bel, said: “I’m delighted to join the team at … [Read more...]
Migrants key for UK hospitality industry
New research released by People 1st has shown that migrants play a significant role in the hospitality industry and are filling key roles at all levels of business. The new report, Migrants in the Hospitality Industry, shows that 26% of the hospitality industry is made up of migrants, with 28% coming from Europe, and that the figures has grown significantly (23%) since … [Read more...]
Scottish Homecoming events attract record numbers
Hundreds of thousands of people from the UK and overseas have embraced Scotland’s second year of Homecoming with record-breaking attendances recorded for many of the events within the first six months of 2014. Latest attendance reports reveal that over 890,000 people have attended 34 funded events between January and May with many more enjoying the hundreds of Partner events … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays opens ‘fast track’ restaurants
TGI Fridays opens its doors to a new era of ‘fast track’ restaurants, the first of which has opened this week at Manchester Piccadilly Station, marking the first of its kind in the UK, and providing a convenient dining location for locals and commuters. Technology for commuters Located within the Upper Concourse of the station, the restaurant is equipped with technology … [Read more...]
Enterprise Inns trading up 1.3%, progress maintained
Enterprise Inns plc (ETI), the leading operator of leased and tenanted pubs in the UK, has published its Interim Management Statement for the 44 weeks to 2 August 2014, stating that trading during the period has been in line with expectations with total estate like-for-like net income for the 44 weeks to 2 August 2014 growing by 1.3%. Growth in the third quarter was … [Read more...]