The London Stock Exchange Group has published 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain, a celebration of some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Food and Beverages features strongly, with 50 companies represented including well known companies such as Brasserie Blanc, Brewdog, Harbour & Jones, Pie Minister, Richoux Group, … [Read more...]
Adnams + Camden Town Brewery = South Town Red Ale
Adnams, the award-winning Suffolk brewer, has teamed up with the Camden Town Brewery to create ‘South Town Red Ale’, a limited-edition cask beer. South Town Red Ale is a 4.9% abv beer and is brewed with a selection of Australian hops varieties including Topaz, Summer, Ella and Galaxy, giving the beer aromas of sun-kissed peaches, lychees and tropical fruits. The beer has … [Read more...]
Romain Pottier joins “rhubarb” as Director of Restaurants
Romain Pottier is joining “rhubarb” in the newly created role of Director of Restaurants, bringing a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge in the restaurant and hospitality sectors from both sides of the Atlantic. His responsibilities include assisting Helen Bowey, Retail Director in launching ‘The Sky Garden’ at 20 Fenchurch Street that is planned to open in Autumn … [Read more...]
Best Inbound Tourism Year in History
VisitBritain has announced figures that show the UK saw record annual inbound spend and record numbers of visits in 2013. Overseas visitors spent a record £21 billion in 2013, some 13% more than the previous record from 2012 (£18.64 billion). This is the highest seen in any 12 month period in nominal terms, and the first time the £20 billion mark has been passed. There … [Read more...]
Hollybourne Hotels in administration
Nick Cropper, Ryan Grant and Anne O’Keefe, Partners at advisory and restructuring specialists Zolfo Cooper, were appointed Joint Administrators over Hollybourne Hotels and its holding Company (the Companies) on 12 February 2014. The hotels will continue to trade as usual. The hotels are very popular wedding and events driven venues and have a healthy number of existing … [Read more...]