Leading homeless, food and education charity Beyond Food Foundation has been awarded a £50K grant from The Fishmongers’ Company, one of the City of London’s oldest Livery Companies. The funding will support Beyond Food’s emergency response plan to help vulnerable and disadvantaged adults affected by the Covid-19 crisis. It is the largest grant to have been made by the … [Read more...]
Italian drinks giant Campari sets French Champagne acquisition in motion
Campari has announced that it is seeking to acquire Champagne Lallier. The Italian company has entered into exclusive negotiations with the privately owned French company SARL FICOMA. The Champagne brand Lallier, founded in 1906, is one of the few villages classified as ‘Grand Cru’ in Champagne. The Company sold approximately 1 million bottles of Champagne last … [Read more...]
Hospitality amidst CBILs storm
The UK government is currently ‘managing’ a health crisis, and at the same time creating a wealth crisis. Hospitality amidst CBILs storm that is brewing and growing stronger, by the day. Hospitality Industry UK Hospitality employs over 3 million people, and these people are dependent upon their employers staying afloat. These employers contribute £130 billion to the … [Read more...]
Snacks for frontline NHS
En Route International has partnered with a number of charities supporting frontline healthcare workers across the UK providing snacks for frontline NHS workers. The company has teamed up with caterers Thomas Franks and Fooditude, as well Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. Together they provide meals to NHS staff in a number of hospitals. More than 30 Palettes of … [Read more...]
Pubs and Gove disagree over reopening timings
The British Beer & Pub Association is discussing how pubs can reopen and operate post the COVID-19 crisis. But, as pubs plan and prepare for reopening, Michael Gove clearly has other ideas. The trade body says pubs will need a minimum of three weeks’ notice on lifting of restrictions to allow time to prepare to reopen. Brewers will also need this time to … [Read more...]