Only a few weeks ago Donald Trump incited hordes of his fanatical followers to storm the Capital Building in Washington. People across the globe watched live as the very heart of American democracy came under attack from US citizens at the behest of the US President. That opening paragraph seems as surreal writing it today as watching it unfold live was on 6 January 2021. But … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Real world Chancellor encouraged to continue investments in hospitality
Chancellor Rishi Sunak came into politics with the distinct advantage of experience in the real world, namely a job, and in a business where results are everything, as a partner of a Hedge Fund. Hedge Funds were made infamous through Damian Lewis’ portrayal of Bobby Axelrod in Billions, where absolutely anything can be justified in the pursuit of profit. The series is a … [Read more...]
Skills for Jobs White Paper welcomed by UKHospitality
The government's Skills for Jobs white paper promises employers will shape future technical education ensuring a workforce equipped with the relevant skills businesses need. The white paper published last week, sets out the government’s plans for delivering its Lifetime Skills Guarantee, reforming the post-16 education system, enabling people to attain skills appropriate for … [Read more...]
As PM on TV warns of new Covid variants, Heathrow crowd images emerge during his broadcast
A picture posted on twitter by former British ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott yesterday showed zero social distancing being enforced or observed at Heathrow airport. Tightly packed crowds of people were shown seemingly oblivious to a pandemic that has killed thousands of people in England this week alone. Around the same time as the picture was posted, the Prime … [Read more...]
PM urged to meet Minister for Hospitality champion Claire Bosi
Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North has written to Boris Johnson asking the Prime Minister to meet with Minister for Hospitality champion Claire Bosi. Bosi initiated a Parliamentary petition in October 2020 requesting government to appoint a Minister for Hospitality that has now gained over 200,000 signatures. A debate to discuss the merits of … [Read more...]
New Chief Information Officer at Deutsche Hospitality
Deutsche Hospitality is taking a further important step along its pathway to restructuring with Florian Daniel appointed to the newly created position of Chief Information Officer with immediate effect. In his capacity as CIO, Mr. Daniel will be responsible for the areas of Commercial & Business Systems, Digital Customer Experience, Data Science & Analytics, Technology … [Read more...]
New interim CEO appointed at ISS UK & Ireland
Andrew Price has been announced as the Interim CEO for UK and Ireland. Andrew joins the UK and Ireland team with extensive experience within ISS, having first joined in 1995 and latterly holding Senior positions in ISS Group, namely Head of Global Key Accounts and most recently Group Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment comes after Purvin Patel Country Manager of … [Read more...]
Subscription-based contract catering launched through Mosaic
Mosaic is a new subscription-based contract catering and FM model launched as part of a move to offer clients flexible solutions in a post-Covid workplace. The model, initiated by Bartlett Mitchell, will enable clients to sign-up to a flexible monthly budgeted plan, where all the client pays for is the food and services consumed and used during that period. As a … [Read more...]
Love Drinks secures deal for El Recuerdo and ZIGNUM® Mezcal Brands
Love Drinks has added further depth to its portfolio after attaining the UK distribution rights for award-winning Mexican Mezcal company Casa Armando Guillermo Prieto (CAGP). A growing trend in the last few years across the UK, Mezcal is defined as any agave-based liquor and can be made from over 30 varieties of agave, such as Espadín, Tobalá, Tobaziche, Tepeztate, … [Read more...]
Red Oak Taverns complete latest acquisition, and looking for more
Red Oak Taverns has completed the acquisition of three pubs from Reclamation Inns for an undisclosed sum. The three pubs, The Great Western, Bewdley, The Railway in Alsager, Crewe and The Black Boy, Bridgnorth will be added to the pub company’s current portfolio of 177 pubs. Speaking about the acquisition, co-founder and Chief Executive of Red Oak, Mark Grunnell said: … [Read more...]
Processed meat products skyrocket
The Covid-19 pandemic has proved to be a temporary setback for the flexitarian movement, with the proportion of adults limiting or not eating meat dropping significantly in 2020. But as the hospitality industry recovers from the pandemic, momentum is expected to return to a more a plant-based focus. Veganuary may be in full swing, but according to Mintel research, the number … [Read more...]
First and landmark plant-based Michelin star awarded in France
ONA restaurant in Arès nearby to Bordeaux aims to be a place of life where respect for people, nature and animals is at the centre of all concerns. From this ‘aim’ and much more ONA has also become the first plant-based restaurant in France to be awarded a Michelin star. Claire Vallée is the Founding Chef of the ONA Restaurant and on the homepage of the restaurant’s website … [Read more...]
PM’s promise of pub grants lifeline remains undelivered
The British Beer & Pub Association has revealed that 3 in 4 wet led pubs are still yet to receive their Christmas grant promised to them by the Prime Minister at the beginning of December 2020. The Prime Minister personally announced the one-off grant, worth £1,000 per pub, to assist wet-led pubs forced to close through Christmas. Over a usual festive period, the average … [Read more...]
Magic Breakfast support additional 120,000 hungry children
Children’s food charity Magic Breakfast has, from January 2021, increased its offer of food provision and support to an additional 120,000 hungry children and to more than 500 extra schools, to make a big stride forward in its mission that no child is too hungry to learn. Magic Breakfast is the UK’s leading charity for breakfast provision. It partners with schools in … [Read more...]
Government crack down on cash flow offenders
An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today. Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) will be obliged to pay small businesses within 30 days - half the time outlined in the current Code. Despite almost 3,000 companies signing the Code, poor … [Read more...]
