The number of brewers in the UK has grown exponentially in the last few years, growing by over 64% in the last 5 years. Over 300 began new breweries in 2016 taking the number to over 2,000 for the first time since the 1930’s. We were fortunate enough to have James Hughes, CEO of Woodforde’s Brewery in Norfolk and former senior Diageo executive tell us about the recent … [Read more...]
Board changes at Brasserie Bar Co
Mark Derry is to take over the role as Executive Chairman at Brasserie Bar Co, the UK pub and restaurant company with the Brasserie Blanc and White Brasserie brands. Mark, CEO of the business, will take over from Ian Edward who will continue as a retained advisor. Ian’s other board roles in the sector include Hippo Inns, Pizza Pilgrims and Seafood Pub Company. Brasserie … [Read more...]
AccorHotels acquires Adoria
AccorHotels announces the acquisition of Adoria, the SaaS platform that enables the catering industry to optimize supply management. Founded in France in 2003, Adoria is used by 2,700 organizations (30 catering groups) and brings together 300,000 active users and more than 800 manufacturers and distributors. Adoria offers centralized solutions for managing tendering, … [Read more...]
Strength in numbers: Bank Brokers and BrightSourced join forces to help cut costs for hospitality
A new commercial partnership between cost reduction service Bank Brokers and procurement company BrightSourced will help hospitality and catering companies save costs across all areas to make them more robust, say the founders of both firms. Bank Brokers, led by managing director Neil Fillbrook in the UK, has acquired a stake in the procurement business BrightSourced, … [Read more...]
Alain Ducasse, Clare Smyth and Angela Hartnett honoured at Craft Guild of Chefs 25th award ceremony
Last night in a dazzling ceremony, the Craft Guild of Chefs announced the winners of its 25th annual awards to more than 750 guests, including an impressive line-up of Michelin-starred chefs and high-profile industry professionals. The prestigious annual event took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Celebrating 25 years of culinary excellence, the awards recognise … [Read more...]