Groundbreaking new products in hospitality have been unveiled as Hotelympia’s standard bearing Innovation Awards reach the final furlong. Products in the categories of Tabletop & Design, Catering Equipment, Food & Drink and Technology will now go head-to-head on day one of the show (28 April 2014), with delegates pitching behind-closed-doors to Hotelympia’s … [Read more...]
Budget relief a welcome tonic for wine and spirit sector
The latest WSTA market report reveals another tough trading period for the wine and spirit sector and validates the Chancellor’s decision to scrap the alcohol duty escalator in the recent Budget. The report shows that wine and spirit sales continued to struggle in both the on and off trade and that the expected boost over the Christmas period failed to … [Read more...]
Craft Guild of Chefs honours its heroes
Forty-six members and supporters of the Craft Guild of Chefs were presented with honours and awards at a special ceremony following its Annual General Meeting. The accolades were presented by Craft Guild of Chefs chairman Christopher Basten, Vice Presidents’ Council (VPC) chairman Stephen Scuffell and the recently-appointed Craft Guild president, Vice Admiral Tony … [Read more...]
Udi’s Gluten Free Highly Commended at FreeFrom Food Awards
Within six months of launching into the UK, Udi’s Gluten Free has been ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2014 Free From Food Awards. Getting the thumbs up from judges, Udi’s Cranberry Walnut Granola received a ‘Highly Commended’ accreditation in the Breakfast Foods category and a ‘Commended’ certification for both its Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels and its crisp and crunchy Bagel Chips … [Read more...]
Just Eat valued at up to £1.5 billion!
Just Eat is now reported to be valued at between £1.2 billion and £1.5 billion – much higher than the £900 million previously reported. The price has emerged as likely demand from institutional investors has been tested and assessed in recent days. At £1.5 billion, the Just Eat group would be valued at a staggering 100 times earnings. Revenues for 2013 were reported at £97 … [Read more...]