Birchall Foodservice, a Burnley-based food wholesaler and founding member of the Country Range Group, is pleased to announce three promotions within its leadership team, effective immediately. Gill Smith, the former Financial Director, has been promoted to Managing Director. In her new role, Smith will spearhead strategic initiatives to move the business … [Read more...]
IoH Golf Day 2025 Sponsors – Goldmills, Delivering Connections that go the Furthest
The Institute of Hospitality’s annual golf day is once again around the corner, seeing the venue, the organisers, teams, players and sponsors all readying for a day of sport and comradery, culminating through an evening of celebration and social networking. As always there are new features being added to the day and numerous announcements subsequently being readied. The … [Read more...]
KP Club celebrate Dynamic Duo at The Crumbs Project
By Denis Sheehan FIH: The Crumbs Project’s Annual Awards lunch 2025 was not only a joy to attend and be part of it also produced The Kitchen Porters Club Kitchen Porters of the Month for April, James Read and Paul Tidey. The awards lunch event saw trainees awarded for their progress achievements across The Crumbs Project curricula. The trainees received … [Read more...]
Hatch Mansfield joins the B Corp Community
Hatch Mansfield has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Hatch Mansfield meets high standards of social and environmental performance, … [Read more...]
Ylenia Ficalora joins HotelPartner Revenue Management
Ylenia Ficalora has been appointed Senior Performance Manager at HotelPartner Revenue Management, joining the team as it continues its expansion in the UK and Ireland. With a wealth of experience at prestigious hotels, Ylenia previously served as Reservations and Revenue Manager at The NoMad Hotel London, and before that, as Revenue and Systems Manager at The … [Read more...]
BM’s Luis Henrique Pires De Avila wins ‘Hospitality’s Got Talent’ 2025
Luis Henrique Pires De Avila, a hospitality assistant at BM Caterers, was crowned the winner of ‘Hospitality’s Got Talent’ 2025 on Tuesday 18 March. The event, which took place at Piano Works in London’s Farringdon, saw him perform alongside a four-piece band, with a captivating rendition of INXS's 'Never Tear Us Apart'. De Avila said: “I feel super happy and … [Read more...]
Leicestershire Foodservice Wholesaler Crowned as CRG’s Newest Member
The Country Range Group has welcomed its second member of 2025 with the proud family-run Crowndale Foodservice revealed as its latest wholesale member. The latest arrival means the Group now consists of 16 member businesses and 18 wholesalers, expanding the presence of the Group’s own brands across the UK, Ireland, Jersey and Coastal Spain. Set up in 1988 by … [Read more...]
Gamified Training To Ease Burden Of Compliance For The Hospitality Industry With Launch Of Attensi Comply
Attensi, the game-based simulation training platform, has announced the launch of its new hospitality product, Attensi Comply, ensuring all employees in hospitality can stay on top of the latest laws in compliance from allergens to fire safety with its gamified training. Both The Ivy Collection and Punch Pubs & Co have already invested in Attensi Comply to ensure their … [Read more...]
Goslings Rum Launches Mother’s Day Generation Game Event at Mala Gardens in Manchester
Iconic eighth-generation family rum business Goslings is to run a unique Generation Game event at Mala Gardens in Manchester in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Taking place on Wednesday, 26th March, the event is open to all but is specifically designed to welcome daughters, mums, grandmothers and even great grandmothers to the magical world of rum. With tickets priced at just … [Read more...]
Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Celebrates 50 Years with Expansion and New Distribution Centre
Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants is marking its 50th anniversary in the drinks industry, celebrating five decades of excellence, innovation, and commitment to providing high-quality products to the on-trade sector. Now part of the Booker Group, and to further expand its reach and presence across the UK, Venus has opened a new distribution centre in the North-West of England … [Read more...]
Country Range Fires Up Menus with New Sticky BBQ Sauce
With chefs embracing barbecue cooking all year round, Country Range is raising the bar with the launch of its new Sticky BBQ Sauce—designed specifically for caterers looking to add bold, smoky flavours to their menus. Boasting a rich, sweet, and smoky profile, this versatile sauce is more than just a condiment; it’s a powerful ingredient perfect for marinating ribs, wings, … [Read more...]
Expert shares six effective strategies for enhancing staff retention in hospitality, as new data reveals that hospitality and catering employees were most likely to quit their job last year
By analysing its first party data for over 4,000 accounts, the experts at RotaCloud – workforce management software for growing businesses – has revealed which demographics were most likely to quit their jobs in the last year. By comparing staffing figures from January 2024 to December 2024, the data highlights both industry-specific and locations-based trends. The analysis … [Read more...]
BB Merchant Services: Driving Hospitality Savings as Nearest the Pin Sponsor at the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2025
BB Merchant Services (BBMS) is delighted to be the Nearest the Pin sponsor at the prestigious Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2025. As experts in reducing payment processing fees for businesses across various industries, including hospitality, BBMS is proud to support this fantastic event while showcasing how we help leading hospitality brands unlock significant … [Read more...]
Others Playing Catchup as Signature by Country Range Launches New Ketchup
The Country Range Group is raising the sauce stakes after adding to its premium Signature by Country Range portfolio with the unveiling of a new speciality Tomato Ketchup. Tangy and sweet this premium ketchup has a delightful artisan appearance, deep red colour and appetising aroma, and is free of the 14 allergens. While many well-known tomato sauces will only include … [Read more...]
TWO Services Sponsors the 2025 Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2025
On Thursday 8th May 2025, hospitality professionals from across the UK will gather at The Belfry Hotel & Resort for the highly anticipated Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Annual Golf Day – an event that brings together industry leaders for a day of competition, networking, and fundraising for a vital cause. This year’s tournament, organised by Hospitality & Catering … [Read more...]
