Food & Drink
Struggling businesses urge chancellor’s intervention on government-backed loans
The British Takeaway Campaign (BTC) has written to business secretary Alok Sharma calling for “more than just words” and has demanded a “fair approach" from banks.
Landlords unite with tenants in call to government to adopt 'the big freeze'
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and British landlords are calling on prime minister Boris Johnson and chancellor Rishi Sunak urgently to freeze rent, rates, mortgages and loans or face empty high streets and a major loss of UK business.
'Two near floods and now a pandemic - restaurants are harder than I anticipated' says operator of five months
The industry was tough enough before the coronavirus crisis delivered a devastating blow. Just five months[...]
'It’s OK to cry' – restaurant and deli operator reveals emotional pressures of being forced to close sites
Peter Kinsella, owner of Lunya, a small collection of Spanish restaurants, bars and delis in Manchester[...]
Help yourself: How hoteliers can steal guests looking for bed, breakfast and evening meal
Hotels with a great food and beverage offer have a valuable weapon in their arsenal when[...]
Azure Hospitality announces launch of first UK venture in former Gaylord site
Rahul Khanna and Kabir Suri of Azure Hospitality have announced they will launch their first UK[...]
How to sweeten your hot chocolate offering
Many operators are aware of the advantages a strong tea and coffee offering can bring, but most are failing to create a premium opportunity from hot chocolate. Ian Boughton discovers the best ways to sweeten your deal "
New products: Punchy drinks, Serious Pig gherkins and Original Chicken Crackling
The Original Chicken Crackling company has released bags of hand-cooked crispy chicken crackling, developed in conjunction with Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone.
What not to miss at this year's HRC show
In the first of three previews, Lisa Jenkins discovers what visitors can look forward to at this year’s HRC show at Excel London
Milan restaurant Giannino Dal 1899 to open in London
One of Italy’s longest established restaurants is to launch an outpost in London’s Mayfair next month.
Product Excellence Awards 2019: the winners
The 2019 Product Excellence Awards were once again hosted by Delaware North at the London Stadium[...]
Up for the cup: latest trends to the tea market
With plenty of new products around, caterers can turn tea into something much more satisfying –[...]
Meals that matter: how to make your menu sustainable
Chefs are feeling overwhelming pressure to consider sustainability in their menus, but how should they go[...]
Chefs urged to remain cautious about sea bass use
Fish and seafood supplier Direct Seafoods has suggested that chefs should keep sea bass for specials menus, despite an improvement in its sustainability rating."
Deliveroo loses £232m in 2018
Online food delivery business Deliveroo’s global pre-tax losses widened by more than £30m to a total of £232m in 2018, its latest results show.
Product Excellence Awards 2019 shortlist revealed
The shortlist for the Product Excellence Awards (PEAs), organised in association with global foodservice provider and headline sponsor Delaware North, has been revealed.
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