A highly experienced IT solutions delivery company – specially designed to take the fear out of IT systems management in the hospitality and leisure industry through a clearly defined, seamless and independent bespoke approach to solving client IT challenges – has been officially launched across the UK and overseas to all sizes of operation. Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based Avenue9 … [Read more...]
Compass in Scotland champions healthy eating
Compass in Scotland, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has committed to working with the Scottish Government to support the voluntary commitments set out for caterers in its Supporting Healthy Choices industry-wide framework. Innovative steps towards healthier lifestyles Health and wellbeing is at the very heart of Compass Group UK & Ireland and the business has … [Read more...]
Chef Stagiaire Award won by Emily Greenough
In a final separated by just a few points, young chef Emily Greenough won The Chef Stagiaire Award final at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. She will now travel to San Francisco and Oman to stage with two acclaimed restaurants. The Chef Stagiaire Award aims to celebrate technical ability, attitude and cooking techniques of young chefs from across the country, and offers chefs … [Read more...]
Punch Taverns updates on restructuring
Punch has issued a brief Interim Management Statement for the 16 weeks to 21 June 2014 as well as a Restructuring Update. It states that profits are in line with management expectations and on track to meet full year profit expectations. Operational highlights: Core estate like-for-like net income up 1.4% in the third quarter (+1.4% 44 weeks to 21 June 2014) The disposal … [Read more...]
Starbucks introduces Fizzio cold drinks range – in the USA
Starbucks has unveiled a selection of new drinks, expanding its cold beverage portfolio with the addition of Fizzio™ Handcrafted Sodas and Teavana® Shaken Iced Teas in some parts of the USA. We await news of when (or if) Fizzio will reach the UK – and with what flavour choices! Fizzio™ Handcrafted Sodas are carbonated fresh and launch in three classic flavours with a … [Read more...]