Meiko has launched ecologically sensitive warewashing chemicals through a partnership with ECOLAB, the world leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention. "This is a partnership that brings together two global experts," says Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson. The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko, using ECOLAB's expertise, to provide our customers with the sparkling … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
GV Group invests in last-mile technology software company
GV Group (Gate Ventures) has today announced that it has invested in ROUT’D Technology, a company providing new last-mile logistics & delivery management software for the UK hospitality sector. ROUT’D, which launches formally in the sector this month, acts as an all-in-one logistics platform which helps clients deliver efficient, cost-effective, and seamless … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton talks to Piers Zangana
Having never spoken with Jason Atherton when I spotted an interview that he did recently with Susa Comms director Piers Zangana on behalf of Food Service Circle I decided to watch and listen for a few minutes. 26 minutes later I felt like I had a good measure of the man. Rather than now spout on about my interpretation, I will leave readers make their own minds up as Zangana … [Read more...]
New hotel manager appointed at The Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has appointed Ed Richardson as Hotel Manager. Richardson has over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry having led high performing teams. Richardson joins The Belfry from his most recent role as Hotel Manager at Fairmont St Andrews Scotland. Some of his previous properties include Shangri-La Pudong Shanghai, Hyatt Regency Coolum, … [Read more...]
Work starts on new entertainment and dining hub for Bridgwater
Work has begun on Northgate Yard, the £16 million leisure regeneration project in Bridgwater town centre, led and funded by Sedgemoor District Council. The 40,000 sqft scheme has already secured anchor tenants, WTW Scott Cinemas and Allstars Bowling, providing a 7-screen cinema, 8-lane bowling alley and sports bar. The development also features 12,000 sq ft of flexible … [Read more...]
Weekend news brings hope to hospitality
The weekend brought several good news items to the fore for hospitality, including ministers advising of the government’s roadmap being on track. Priti Patel appeared on the Andrew Marr Show yesterday saying that the roadmap is on track, reiterating that the spread of Covid-19 was in line with government expectations. So, reopening ‘fully’ on 21 June remains central to … [Read more...]
Jesus wept…where are all the chefs at? Seriously
In mid-May, out of pure frustration, I tweeted the headline above, the response it brought included a whole heap of issues I, and many others, have been aware of for quite some time. Now, through the crucible of social media, the subject magnified sparking constructive conversations (and not so constructive trolling), and a subset of people whose lack of experience in the … [Read more...]
Travelodge report 400 jobs open spanning the entire spectrum of hotel roles
As people and skills shortages across the UK hospitality industry become ever more apparent, hotel operator Travelodge is the latest industry name to join the queue for vitally needed employees. Travelodge is currently looking to fill 450 positions across the country, with 400 of these positions needing to be filled immediately. The positions open span the entire spectrum … [Read more...]
Compass Group’s move to plant-based meals targets 40% by 2030
Compass Group plans to convert around 40% of its meat-based meals to plant-based alternatives by 2030, as part of wider plans to cut carbon emissions at least 65% by 2030. ProVeg UK, a non-profit organisation that works with school caterers to deliver more sustainable menus, welcomes the move. Its Director, Jimmy Pierson, said: “We need diet change not climate change, and … [Read more...]
A Swedish perspective on the perceived UK stigma of working in hospitality
For decades, the UK hospitality industry has suffered problems with recruitment. It is the reason much of the industry became reliant on foreign workers, particularly EU nationals. Coming from Sweden I have always found it strange that hospitality jobs are considered less attractive in the UK than other sectors. If a graduate in Sweden has ambitions to build a career in … [Read more...]
Plant-based BONRAW natural sugar now in recyclable pouches for foodservice
Innovative natural sugar company BONRAW™ has kicked off an exciting new product development schedule for 2021 with the roll-out of 1kg fully recyclable pouches across its three strong range to target the foodservice sector. Continuing its fight to get the nation eating better and sweeting better for the benefit of taste, health and the environment, the new pouches are made … [Read more...]
Direct flights from India laden with B.1.617 continue to pour into the UK every day
As you anxiously wait to hear if your hospitality business will be adversely affected via any slowdown in Step 4 of the roadmap, you are undoubtedly watching how government is battling the spread of the Indian Covid variant B.1.617. By continuing to let direct flights and thousands of passengers from India into the UK is the answer. When Brazil, South Africa and every other … [Read more...]
Cumbria hospitality and tourism open up on major staff shortage
As Cumbria’s hospitality and tourism businesses reopen their doors this week, some for the first time this year, many find themselves faced with a new challenge which threatens to undermine their recovery – a major staffing shortage. Although Cumbria’s recruitment challenge is not a new issue the problem is now acute due to several factors including: Post-Brexit … [Read more...]
Matt Hancock’s discourteous habit of refusing to answer journalists, spreads to MPs, leaving hospitality in the dark
In the House of Commons yesterday, chair of the Home Affairs select committee, Yvette Cooper asked Matt Hancock the following questions… “Can the Secretary of State tell me whether it is true, as reported, that even by 7 April, 5% of people arriving from India had Covid, apparently 50 times higher than the rate here? “What that figure had risen to by 19 April? “How … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotel Group enhances female leadership in Europe
Preferred Hotel Group – the family-owned company that manages and operates global travel and hospitality brands including Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide, PHG Consulting, and Beyond Green Travel – is pleased to announce three leadership promotions. Brenda Collin, based in London, takes the reins as … [Read more...]