Vegware, the completely compostable packaging firm, has made a special case study cup showcasing how Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has made a 70% saving on waste costs and become a zero waste Trust. Specially designed for the NHS Sustainability Day roadshow hosted by RBH on the 6th February, the compostable cup is simply composted together with food waste after use. Steven … [Read more...]
Workshop coffee co. launches third site in Holborn Viaduct
Responding to a growing consumer demand for exceptional coffee that is both traceable and representative of its origins, 17 March 2014 will see the launch of the third Workshop Coffee Co. Site, furthering the company’s mission to introduce as many people as possible to the sweetest, cleanest, freshest and most sustainably-procured coffee.Focus is on the coffeeWith its … [Read more...]
SoLoMo marketing requires permissions and strong customer relationships
New research on Social Local Mobile (SoLoMo) marketing by customer insight company GI Insight reveals that 70% of UK consumers are only happy to receive location-based commercial messages via their mobile phone if they have given prior permission for the company sending the communications to contact them. Consumers want a relationship before receiving messages The study, … [Read more...]
Simon Rimmer to ‘market’ Bolton
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer is to be the ambassador for Bolton Market. Established chef and restaurateur, Simon is well known for his culinary talents and entrepreneurial skill, and is a popular television presenter and owner of the highly successful vegetarian restaurant Greens in West Didsbury, and Earle in Hale. And he is now set to be the famous face of one of … [Read more...]
VAT Club attracts wine support
Three wine companies have joined the VAT Club JB - backing the campaign for a reduction on the level of VAT in the hospitality sector to five per cent on drink and food. The companies are all connected via Hatch Mansfield the importer, Villa Maria Estate and Grant Burges Wines being key suppliers to Hatch Mansfield. It takes the number of companies aligned to the campaign … [Read more...]