Manchester-based beer, wine and spirit importer Morgenrot has completed the acquisition of Sussex-based brewer and distributor Wingtip Brewing Company for an undisclosed fee. The deal will see Morgenrot, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2020, take full control of Wingtip’s operations from the 1st February including their distribution hub, warehouse, vehicles and beer … [Read more...]
Analysis of 2m hospitality interactions
Analysis of 2m hospitality interactions, by Patrick Clover, Founder and CEO, Stampede My job is to work with hospitality businesses to enable them to collect data, help them understand the numbers, and use this information to better understand customers. Usually this is a conversation had with customers, not my internal team, but we recently turned this data lens inwards to … [Read more...]
Vending Sense Introduces the New Vitro X1
At Vending Sense, we are very excited about the latest addition to our range of bean to cup coffee machines; the New Vitro X1 from Coffetek. We are certain that this latest addition to our Coffetek coffee machine range is sure to prove just as popular with clients as the rest of the range. The addition of the Vitro X1 to the range ensures that we really do have a coffee machine … [Read more...]
Country Range Group sources suppliers for Webinar Training Sessions
The Country Range Group has announced it will be rolling out a series of Sales Education Webinar Sessions in 2021 after this year’s events proved a game-changer during the fight against COVID-19 and the government restrictions. On the back of the thirteen successful events during a COVID-19 disrupted 2020 and with further restrictions at the start of the year causing extra … [Read more...]
Meiko UK Sponsor The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021
Hospitality Golf Day 2021 Towards the end of June, when the English summer is at its peak, eighteen teams of golfers will come together at The Belfry and take part in the annual hospitality golf day. The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021. This year more than any other hospitality people are looking forward to once again being able to enjoy a round of golf at The … [Read more...]
Cambrian Training pledges support for hospitality charity when it is needed most
The leading provider of apprenticeships in the hospitality industry in Wales is supporting a charity that provides financial relief to alleviate poverty for people who work or have worked in UK hospitality. Cambrian Training, which has its headquarters in Welshpool and offices in Llanelli, Builth Wells, Holyhead and Colwyn Bay, has become a corporate member of Hospitality … [Read more...]
Industry leaders partner with Umbrella Training to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 Leading names from across the hospitality sector will be coming together to discuss levy transfers, career progression and future-proofing as part a series of events hosted by Umbrella Training during National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February). The headline event, a panel discussion between representatives from companies including Sodexo, … [Read more...]
Mr Motivator returns to hospitality serving wellbeing
Umbrella Training has today announced a new partnership with 90’s fitness sensation and wellbeing guru, Mr Motivator, to kickstart a series of activities aiming to support the mental and physical wellbeing of its apprentices, business partners and the wider industry. The series, titled ‘No More Banana Bread’, will run throughout Lockdown 3.0 via the company’s social media … [Read more...]
Vending Sense Introduces the New Jura JX10
At Vending Sense we’re always excited when a new office coffee machine is added to our range, and we are absolutely delighted to introduce the new Jura JX10 to our already rather comprehensive range of Jura coffee machine solutions. Why add another machine to our extensive Jura range? We already supply the Jura We8 with its 12 speciality coffees, the Jura Jx8 which offers … [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...]
A to-do list when the kitchen is closed
If you’ve been forced to close your kitchen because of coronavirus restrictions, maintaining a to-do list can help to keep your kitchen clean and reopen safely. At TWO Services, we suggest the following. 1. Deep clean Even when a kitchen isn’t in use, dust continues to collect. Before you reopen your kitchen, employing the services of a trained team to deep clean … [Read more...]
Adam Handling Restaurant Group installs UV protection for safe reopening
ARC Services are delighted to partner with ENS Group to integrate automated technology touch point cleaning enabling restaurants to minimise the spread of Covid-19. Our competition winner, Adam Handling Restaurant Group, was the recent recipient of the UV-Clean range on their high touch IT-equipment - point-of-sale and mobile payment devices, including tablets for table … [Read more...]
Hospitality logistics firm enables Covid-19 Educational Support Programme
The Tobun Foundation has announced the launch of a new initiative aiming to support 250,000 disadvantaged young people whose education has been impacted during the Covid-enforced lockdowns. The Covid-19 ‘Educational Support Programme’ will provide computer equipment, tuition, and mentoring, to enable those most affected to catch up on lost learning as a result of the … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… SIMPLY SIG
H&C News meets with suppliers regularly to keep up to date with the latest product and service innovations, aiming to get the inside track on what companies offer to the market and how it is delivered. This week, we Zoomed with Sarah Berry and Lorrie Kelly at full service hospitality marketing provider SIMPLY SIG to gain a better understanding of the business. Why did … [Read more...]
Plant-based food to increase profits for caterers in 2021
The Country Range Group has launched the first in a series of Menu Solution Guides for 2021 with the opening brochure focusing on the driving forces behind plant-based food and how caterers can profit from its growing rise in popularity in the UK & Ireland. Launching to customers and chefs in January through the CRG member sales teams, the Group’s social media channels and … [Read more...]
Sustainable disposal of surplus hospitality assets
H&C News meets with suppliers regularly to keep up to date with the latest product and service innovations, aiming to get the inside track on what companies offer to the market and how it is delivered. This week, we met with Paul Fieldhouse, who heads up Ramco’s Foodservices business, fresh from winning two prestigious new clients, a QSR chain, and a major … [Read more...]
Meiko’s new Connect APP
Meiko's new Connect APP allows users of its dishwashing machines to use their smartphones to access and record machine data such as operating temperatures and wash cycle duration. Meiko Connect is available in German, English and French and works with all current Android devices. It provides access to: Hygiene status and documentation Wash statistics … [Read more...]
