Looking back at how we entered into 2020 the headlines were dominated by plant-based, vegan and vegetarian themes. Consumer reports on eating trends and forecasts were impossible to overlook and seemed to fully justify predicting the plant-based, vegan and vegetarian revolution dominating 2020. January’s most read article was - In 2020 sustainability and veganism will … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
Tiers announcement reaction UKHospitality: “act now or face hospitality bloodbath”
Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock has just announced in Parliament further tier restrictions across England that come into affect at 00:01 GMT on Thursday. An additional 20 million people will be in tier four of the Government's Covid restrictions from tomorrow, making a total of 44 million. Commenting on today’s announcement by the Health Secretary, which will … [Read more...]
BBPA CEO tells Sky News support for pubs more essential than ever to reach Spring
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, tells @skygillian that the 'road to profitability is exceptionally long', as over 2,000 pubs have permanently closed because of the #coronavirus pandemic. Today's top stories: https://t.co/5wMjL6kfzK pic.twitter.com/C0La4eCjBu — Sky News (@SkyNews) December 30, 2020 Emma McClarkin, chief executive … [Read more...]
New vaccine Spring hope for hospitality, economic support needed to get there
The Covid-19 vaccine from Oxford-AstraZeneca has now been approved for use in the UK, and with it comes a big dose of optimism as 2021 approaches. The approval comes at just the right time to stem the growing rates of infection and the resultant hospitalisations. The Government pre-ordered 100 million doses and roll out begins on 4 January across the UK. The … [Read more...]
2021 post Covid hospitality and catering, sustainable and plant-based
Adopting a plant-based diet is a key element of Sir David Attenborough’s witness statement to the world and future generations in his latest documentary: A Life on Our Planet. If you have not already seen A Life on Our Planet it is essential viewing, as it lays bare one stark piece of information, humankind has to change. The video above provides an eloquent and … [Read more...]
Remembering 3,200 hospitality people in the UK that lost their lives to Covid-19
As the death toll from Covid-19 in the UK passes 70,000 we remember all of those people in hospitality within that group. There is no data available that would point precisely to how many people in hospitality have died, but an estimate is quite simple. The latest UK population figure is 67,886,011, and the best estimation of how many people work directly in hospitality is … [Read more...]
Looking forward to The Clink Charity Golf Day 2021 at The Belfry
The Clink Charity Golf Day brings hospitality people from across the UK together every year. The venue selected needs to offer a world class golf experience and provide hospitality at a level that is fitting to host guests that themselves operate venues that excel in its provision. 2019’s delivery of an exceptional experience for more than 100 guests has led to a return to … [Read more...]
Happy Christmas
Brexit: “We have finally found an agreement”
After countless deadlines elapsing alongside hopes for agreement of a Brexit that maintains a relationship between the UK and EU, finally that agreement has been announced. Just after 3pm this afternoon European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen live from Brussels announced: "We have finally found an agreement”. Her opening statement showed significant relief … [Read more...]
Last call on economic support for hospitality
The announcements yesterday by Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock increasing the restrictions on hospitality will be the final nail in all too many hospitality businesses across the UK. Whilst most in hospitality will recognise they are fuelled by growing health concerns, there is not sufficient economic support at the same time from Government to mitigate their … [Read more...]
British Citizen Award recognises 6,000 Sodexo workplace team members
Almost 6,000 Sodexo employees have received a British Citizen Award in recognition of their efforts in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Faulkner, Founder of The British Citizen Award, recognised the Sodexo team saying: “Thanks to this special group of people and others like them up and down the country, the lights stayed on, the nation stayed fed, the … [Read more...]
Brexit agreement expected tonight
Brexit agreement expected tonight The arduous and seemingly endless post Brexit trade deal is now looking against all the odds as if it will be agreed and announced later tonight. Political sources in London and Brussels are anonymously briefing media outlets on both sides that an agreement is imminent. The same sources are underpinning their validity saying that a … [Read more...]
“Our determination to see this competition through remains undimmed.” The 2020 Roux Scholarship postponed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations, the Roux family has decided to further postpone the 2020 Roux Scholarship regional and national finals, due to take place in Birmingham and London. This follows their earlier announcement in July to reconvene the 2020 Roux Scholarship in March 2021. These dates (March 4th/29th) are now … [Read more...]
Government Covid and Brexit assurances stare at stark evidence to the contrary
The M20 in Kent is currently hosting 1,500 plus parked lorries unable to move, with thousands more temporarily sat going nowhere in local airports and unfinished Brexit lorry parks. Transport secretary Grant Shapps' assurance that the Covid related EU travel ban will not have a major impact on food imports is now clearly staring at stark evidence to the contrary. This is all … [Read more...]
Tiers 1,2 and 3 suffering fallout from Tier 4 call on a Minister for Hospitality
For hospitality businesses located in Tiers 1,2 and 3 the fallout from the PM’s announcement to place London and surrounding areas in Tier 4 has been immense. The timing for hotels could not have been worse, many of which had substantial bookings throughout the festive period. To cater for guests preparations were in place, rooms readied, decorations and fresh flowers adorned … [Read more...]
