Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has today confirmed that John Wayte will take on the role of UK brand ambassador for Monkey Shoulder. As the face of the UK’s most exciting Scotch whisky, John’s role will see him support Monkey Shoulder’s continued growth and take it to a wider audience than ever before. He will work extensively in the brand’s … [Read more...]
Xmas drinks: keeping ice clean this Christmas
Christmas puts pressure on staff, but when it comes to ice for all those Christmas cocktails they need to keep cleanliness in mind; especially with media scare stories highlighting the problem of dirty ice. Ice is a food and looking after it hygienically is a food safety issue. However, the ice experts at Hubbard Systems, UK distributor for Scotsman icemakers, say keeping ice … [Read more...]
Billingsgate Seafood School launches education series for Seafood Week
The world-famous Billingsgate Fish Market and Seafood School will host a series of special educational events to celebrate Seafood Week which kicks off on Friday (October 6). Billingsgate, which is the UK’s largest inland fish market, will be running market visits, fish cooking and filleting classes, as well as educational outreach events in schools, in a bid to raise … [Read more...]
Only the Breast for Country Range’s Latest Launch
Country Range, the UK’s leading independent foodservice brand, has pulled off a “coop” after launching its first ever range of Premium Quality Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets. Expected to be the brand’s biggest product launch ever, the exciting roll-out will be supported with a huge sales push, competitions, promotions, events and social media activity. Recipe videos created … [Read more...]
The Top Ten KPs of the Year 2017
The search for the 2017 KP of the Year is nearly over as Winterhalter, the company behind the awards, has announced the shortlist for this year’s trophy. Judges for the 2017 awards include James Horler, chief executive of 360 Restaurants; Richard Davies, executive chef of Calcot Manor Hotel; Anne Pierce, chief executive of Springboard UK; Sara Jayne Stanes, chief executive … [Read more...]