There is no question that our food system is broken. The way we farm, the way we process, sell, buy and eat food has become an exercise in a polluted environment and polluted, undernourished bodies. Against this backdrop the word ‘organic’ is sometimes waived like a flag – or worn like a magic cloak – that protects us from harm. The image of organic, of an agricultural … [Read more...]
Benito’s Hat announces new openings in St Albans and The O2 Arena
Mexican restaurant Benito’s Hat has announced two brand new branches in St Albans and The O2 Arena, opening in December and early 2019 respectively. The news comes following an investment of £1 million to fund a three year growth plan in London and throughout the UK. Benito’s Hat St Albans will open in the site previously occupied by Jamie’s Italian Deli on Chequer St and … [Read more...]
A quarter of UK councils have stopped offering Meals on Wheels since 2014
24 per cent of the UK’s local authorities have stopped offering a Meals on Wheels service since 2014. Just 42 per cent of local authorities now offer any kind of Meals on Wheels service to elderly and vulnerable people living in our communities. These are the findings of new research from the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) for Meals on Wheels Week 2018 (5-9 … [Read more...]
Motel One releases Q3 results
Design hotel group Motel One continues to report positive figures with 66 hotels and 18,438 rooms currently in operation, further cementing its position in the European hospitality market. Key highlights for Q3: Motel One Glasgow opens: Q3 saw Motel One open its third hotel in Scotland. At 374-rooms, it is Scotland’s largest hotel and received investment of around EUR 42 … [Read more...]
Black and White launches International division
Black and White Hospitality has launched a new division that will focus on expanding its reach globally. As it approaches the opening of its fiftieth venue in the UK, the fast expanding hospitality business, which was co-founded by Marco Pierre White and Nick Taplin, has now signed a deal with RMAL Hospitality to form Black and White International. News on the deal will … [Read more...]