With tough competition in the hotel industry, and smaller franchises trying to grow among the large networks, loyalty programs are becoming even more critical to attracting and retaining customers. However, these loyalty programs face a number of challenges: For hotels, they are costly and inefficient to run, they do not benefit the rest of the hotel’s services, and also … [Read more...]
GMOs and the UK food chain, just because we can, should we?
GMOs and the UK food chain, just because we can, should we? For most of us who are not geneticists the discussions around genetically modified organisms that enter the food chain are based on trust. The science needed to genetically modify living organisms is an esoteric art and a very new one, so challenging what we are told by practitioners requires comment from equally … [Read more...]
Low or no alcohol market continues to grow alongside premiumisation
The latest findings from Mintel’s British Lifestyles Report, which tracks spending across major consumer markets shows that consumption of alcohol in the UK continues to fall. The report also shows that UK consumers’ demand for premium alcohol and soft drinks continues to rise. One in five adults in the UK adults now say they do not drink alcohol, while just under half … [Read more...]
ceda welcomes two new Board members
ceda welcomes two new Board members - ceda has announced the appointment of two new Board members, Richard Toye, Director of Upnorth Group, and Paul Neville, Managing Director at CHR Foodservice Equipment. Both have been co-opted onto the Board and will formally become Directors at the end of the year. It is hoped that their arrival, and the wealth of experience that they … [Read more...]
New Rational product configurator
As a solution provider for hot food preparation, the German manufacturer Rational has two appliance ranges available on the market; the combi-steamer and the VarioCookingCenter which works with contact heat. An in-depth detailed product advisor is now available on the internet for the multifunctional cooking appliance. Rational’s primary objective is to find new … [Read more...]