Japanese sushi and bento restaurant chain, Wasabi has secured a £30 million Revolving Credit Facility from HSBC to support its ambitious 2018/19 expansion plans. Part of the funding from HSBC will help with the rollout of new Wasabi restaurants across London, the first of which will open in Russell Square this spring. Additionally, the funding will be used to help expand … [Read more...]
Stiegl Columbus 1492 Sails Into UK
Specialist beer importer Euroboozer has further bolstered its world beer portfolio after launching Stiegl Columbus 1492 Pale Ale. Paying homage to Christopher Columbus who started out on his first voyage to America in 1492, the year of Stiegl’s inception, the new Austrian pale ale has already been listed on draught in the iconic Harry Gordon’s Bar at Selfridges and showcases … [Read more...]
City of Glasgow College Scoop Country Range Student Chef Challenge Title
Following an enthralling final played under the watchful eye of a live exhibition audience at Hotelympia on Wednesday 7th March, City of Glasgow College fought off fierce competition from nine other colleges to scoop the prestigious Country Range Student Chef Challenge crown. Under the tutelage of lecturer Robbie Phillips, the winning team, which consists of Erin Sweeney, … [Read more...]
KFC revert to working with Bidvest
As the UK’s leading foodservice logistics specialist, Bidvest Logistics are delighted to confirm that they have signed a long-term agreement with KFC UK & Ireland to provide renewed supply to up to 350 of their restaurants in the North of the UK, from 26th March 2018. Paul Whyte at Bidvest Logistics commented: “We are delighted to welcome KFC back to Bidvest Logistics. … [Read more...]
Julius Meinl ignites creativity on world poetry day
Vienna-based coffee roaster and ambassador of Viennese coffeehouse culture, Julius Meinl, is set to celebrate the annual ‘Pay With A Poem’ initiative, taking place in cafes, hotels and restaurants globally this World Poetry Day (21st March). In the UK, popular establishments such as Balans have already confirmed to join the campaign – now in its fifth year – where coffee and … [Read more...]