HOP Vietnamese, the City’s grab-and-go eatery, will launch its biggest and best site yet at the base of The Leadenhall Building on Tuesday 4th December. The new venue will offer an evening sit-down dining experience alongside its much-loved take on Vietnamese lunchtime street food. Open all day; HOP will serve breakfast and coffee, lunch, and a menu of small plates and … [Read more...]
Coffee + Footfall + Disruption = Continued UK coffee market growth and profits
The UK Coffee Market Continuing as one of the UK’s most robust business sectors the UK coffee shop market grew by 7.3% in turnover during 2017 to £9.6bn. A recent report from Allegra World Coffee Portal, ProjectCafé2018 UK, shows the total UK coffee shop market added 1,215 stores over the last 12 months to reach 24,061, representing 5.3% growth. With 71% of coffee sector … [Read more...]
BBPA ‘bitterly disappointed’ by low and no alcohol consultation outcome
Commenting on the announcement from the Department of Health that there will be no changes to the descriptors for low and no alcohol products, Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said: “It is bitterly disappointing that the Department of Health has missed this opportunity to give consumers greater clarity when it comes to the labelling … [Read more...]
GTMC takes the voice of business travel to Parliament
The GTMC hosted a parliamentary dinner on the evening of Monday 12 November, bringing together the association’s membership and influential MPs for an evening of discussion and debate around topics impacting business travel. Around 40 representatives from the GTMC’s travel management company membership attended alongside 11 members of parliament. The lively debate included … [Read more...]
Elior UK gives Beyond Food apprentices a taste of Texture Modified Food
Apprentices from Beyond Food enjoyed a masterclass in dysphagia and Texture Modified Food from Elior UK as part of their training. Beyond Food is a charity that helps those affected by homelessness gain meaningful employment. Three apprentices joined Elior’s chef Kelly Gavriliuc and menu development manager Stefan Harris for an in depth session designed to help show how care … [Read more...]