Nina Chudasama is CEO and co-founder of Hope & Glory Tea who supply whole leaf organic teas to the hospitality industry and sell direct through their website. Nina launched the company with husband Bharat two years ago after running a mobile coffee business and has seen it go from strength to strength since. She talks to Hospitality & Catering News about how she plans … [Read more...]
“The best exhibition for our industry” – Leading buyers set for Commercial Kitchen 2018
The countdown to the much-anticipated Commercial Kitchen 2018 has officially begun. Now in its third year at the NEC Birmingham, the show is already well-renowned for attracting top-level buyers from many of the country’s biggest foodservice operators, consultants, contract caterers, equipment distributors, and design and project houses. Over 2,000 attendees are expected to … [Read more...]
Country Range Launches Four Retro Desserts
With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, leading independent foodservice brand Country Range has wasted no time in revamping its dessert selection with the launch of four new retro products including a Summer Fruit & Elderflower Gateau, a Carrot Cake Roulade, a Chocolate Chip Cookie Stack and an Orange & Mascarpone Torte. Joining the brand’s already … [Read more...]
FSS response to Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Geoff Ogle, Chief Executive at Food Standards Scotland said: “The soft drinks industry levy comes into effect today. We welcome this measure and the positive steps industry has already taken by reformulating some soft drinks products so they contain less sugar. “While we hope the soft drinks industry levy will help drive down the consumption of sugar and reduce calorie … [Read more...]
New director at St Austell Brewery
St Austell Brewery has appointed a new People Director to its senior management team. Tamsyn Hawkins brings over 20 years’ experience in the restaurant and retail sectors, across various roles encompassing human resources, operations and talent management. She previously held a similar role at Zizzi Restaurants (Azzurri Group) for over seven years. As the company’s Head of … [Read more...]