Prime Minister David Cameron signals his support for councils wanting to introduce minimum prices for alcohol, to stop Britain's towns and cities becoming a "Wild West". Mr Cameron said he would look "very sympathetically" at plans from a group of ten local authorities in Greater Manchester to introduce a minimum price per alcohol unit of 50p. The local authorities, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010
Morris Inn Group’s boutique hotel sold to Glasgow-based restaurateur
Acting on behalf of Robert Barclay and Bryan Jackson of PKF (UK) LLP, Joint Receivers of the Morris Inns Group, the Lanarkshire-based, family run business, Christie + Co has sold the freehold of the boutique Redstones Hotel in Glasgow, to restaurateur Mr Abdul Sattar for an undisclosed sum, off an guide price of £1.5 million. The 12-en suite bedroom Redstones Hotel, … [Read more...]
Sustainability pays off for Hilton Worldwide
Travelocity has awarded its ‘green leaf tag’, denoting an eco-friendly hotel, to more than 300 properties in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. The online travel agent will add the properties, which have been validated by Hilton Worldwide’s LightStay sustainability measurement system, to its Green Hotel Directory. Travelocity claims to be the only major online travel company … [Read more...]
Video – Jean Christophe Novelli fans, take note
The hit US TV series, CHEF ACADEMY, will be shown 9pm, starting on Monday 16th August through to Thursday 26th August, on the Good Food Channel. To see highlights from the series testing Jean’s patience view an episode clip below. … [Read more...]
Nestle increases marketing on the back of a significant rise in sales
The investment by Nestle in marketing is the main driver behind 6% growth in sales registered in the first half of the year...more … [Read more...]
Friday Fun from H&CNews.com, just to lighten the mood :)
Well if you clicked on our lead story today we hope we've already provided a smile or two. If so forward the link to friends and give them a smile. Many of you will have seen this before, but its still funny. The 'Whopper Freak out' as it became known was a massive hit on You Tube years ago, so we can't claim any originality, but if you've never seen it before there … [Read more...]
CEDA donates £4,500 to St George’s
CEDA Conference donates £4,500 to St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, Renal Medicine Unit For the first time both The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI UK & Ireland) and CEDABOND partnered with CEDA, the Catering Equipment Distributors Association, to host the largest and most influential forum for the catering industry – the CEDA Conference 2010. The … [Read more...]
Property of the week, The Bourneville guest house in Weymouth
The Winchester office of leading business agent, Christie + Co, has been instructed by private owners to sell The Bourneville guest house in Weymouth, with offers in the region of £875,000 being sought for the freehold interest. The Bourneville guest house is located in a prominent position, fronting onto the esplanade in Weymouth. The property was originally constructed … [Read more...]
Video – InterContinental Hotels half year results to June 10
Hear from Chief Financial Officer and Head of Commercial Development Richard Solomons on IHG year results to 30 June 2010. … [Read more...]
A new logo, a new website and now a new profile too
As everyone knows building a comprehensive website takes time and rather than wait many more weeks to try and get everything perfect, we have decided it’s good enough to go live – we will be working hard to amend and update frequently over the coming months to create a comprehensive information tool on both our manufacturer's products and the services we provide. We have … [Read more...]
Government fund to help communities buy ailing pubs scrapped
Fifty communities trying to save their local pubs from closure have been dealt a major blow after the Government scrapped a multi-million pound grant to help fund their plans. Critics said last night that ministers were "turning their back" on rural communities. More than 80 groups have come forward for help to buy out their local pub since the Community-Owned Pubs … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay set to clean up in £40million windfall
Gordon stands to make mega money after selling off the company behind his hit telly shows. The chef could cash in up to £20m from his 50% share in One Potato Two Potato, which makes The F Word and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. It is being snapped up by All3Media, which makes Midsomer Murders and Skins, as part of a massive deal involving Optomen Television. … [Read more...]
Win super stylish Oliver Harvey chef jackets
An Oliver Harvey Chefswear Garment is quite simply everything you would expect from a British Designer. They are meticulously designed to cope with the rigours of a hectic kitchen, carefully crafted from the latest textiles and fabrics and finished to the highest standards ensuring longevity and value. Combine this with contemporary styling normally seen on the catwalk … [Read more...]
Video – The nation’s next favourite pizza, it could be you
Pizza Express is searching for the nation's next favourite pizza. Whether it's an old family recipe, an innovative topping combination or a whole new shape for the base, Pizza Express want to hear about it. The winner will have their pizza featured on Pizza Express menus in restaurants across the country and earn a £5,000 cash prize. Talent is hidden everywhere, and … [Read more...]
UK hospitality and catering sector insurance services widened
Cronin & Co are the appointed Insurance Broker to CEDA, and having worked closely with CEDA, Cronin’s have developed a suite of products which are constantly being tailored to match the exact requirements of CEDA members and Associate members. Full details of our services and how we benefit CEDA members can be seen... On the CEDA website On our own site And now … [Read more...]