There will be a packed programme of events and activities at this year’s London Coffee Festival – H&C News will bring more information on these next week – but, in the meantime, take a look at just a few of the New to Market products to be seen. KeepCup Brew - beautiful new reusable on-the-go glass vessel. The new lid improves the seal and features limited edition cork. … [Read more...]
Bournemouth University hospitality students ‘do the double’ at Passion 4 Hospitality
Hospitality management students were given a flying start to their careers as their talents for public speaking and decision making were put to the test at Passion 4 Hospitality (P4H), the annual debating competition and careers forum organised by the Institute of Hospitality. Live P4H Debate Bournemouth University emerged as the winners not only of the live debating … [Read more...]
New doggy bags to cut restaurant food waste
Scottish diners are to be offered the chance to help cut the volume of food waste from restaurants by taking their leftovers home. Zero Waste Scotland’s ‘Good to Go’ scheme, being piloted in participating restaurants in Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Kilbride and Irvine, will offer those dining out the chance to take food they can’t finish home with them in new branded take-home … [Read more...]
Starbucks: record growth and performance
To understand the giant organisation that Starbucks has become, and its continuing plans for global expansion, it’s worth taking a look at the information presented at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on 19 March. Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo of Starbucks Coffee Company opened the company’s by showcasing how Starbucks 200,000 partners (employees) … [Read more...]
Global chef brings taste of Brazil to UK schools and universities
A chef from Brazil served up a taste of this summer’s World Cup to students at schools and universities across the country as part of a three-week tour organised by Sodexo, the world’s largest services company. Hubert Visschedjik, from Sao Paulo, helped the Sodexo catering teams at nine universities, two academies, a school and a college of further education to create a … [Read more...]