Meiko UK has created a window sticker for users of Meiko ware washing equipment to display showing that their dishwasher inactivates Covid-19. "A properly maintained Meiko dishwasher is proven to inactivate Covid-19," says Meiko UK Marketing Manager Mark Roberts. "The sticker provides reassurance to the public that their glassware, cutlery and crockery is perfectly … [Read more...]
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Sodexo Q3 results demonstrate robust business resilience to Covid-19
Amidst the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic Sodexo’s Q3 numbers and statements demonstrate a business benefiting from planning and preparation to combat the impact from Covid-19. A focus on the health and economic welfare of colleagues and suppliers across the supply chain has clearly stood Sodexo in good stead. Commenting on the most recent results across the … [Read more...]
Government secures promising 90 million Covid-19 vaccine partnership
Millions of people could be vaccinated against coronavirus as the UK secures early access to 90 million doses of promising Covid-19 vaccine candidates. Announced by Business Secretary Alok Sharma earlier today, the Government has agreed significant partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and vaccine companies BioNTech/Pfizer and Valneva that are developing innovative new … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Hospitality Marketing Competition Winners Announced
At the beginning of June we launched a competition for suppliers in hospitality to win a share of £50,000 marketing spend. We have reported widely throughout the pandemic on the detrimental effect Covid-19 has had on restaurants, hotels, caterers, pubs & bars, and all hospitality providers. The suppliers to those venues have largely suffered in the background at the same … [Read more...]
No Shows survive Covid-19 while restaurants may not, unless things change
Booking anything and expecting the provider to reserve a place, expecting them to spend time preparing for your booking, and then not showing up shows a lack of honesty that cannot and should not be tolerated any longer. This applies to the booking of anything including restaurant seats and tables. In the past three to four months the restaurant industry has been decimated, … [Read more...]
Hospitality workers taxed on company provided Covid-19 tests
In a letter to Rishi Sunak earlier this week, Tory MP and Chair of the Treasury Committee Mel Stride, requested an explanation on Covid -19 tests carried out and paid for by employers being taxed as a benefit of employment. Just as hospitality businesses are reopening this tax on testing is another straw on camel’s backs already heavily laden. Current guidance from … [Read more...]
Mr Crumb launches ‘Invisible Chef’ range to combat post Covid-19 challenges
Mr Crumb, a family-owned award-winning food business, has launched Invisible Chef – a new packaged food range that has been developed to support the hospitality sector during its reopening. The artisanal range uses unique packaging developed in conjunction with a third-party supplier which allows products to be cooked in any cooking device. Invisible Chef will cater … [Read more...]
GMB accuse House of Commons bar of breaching Covid-19 Government guidelines
The union for catering staff working in the House of Commons, GMB’s London Region, is calling on catering management in the House of Commons to act responsibly and adhere to the regulations and government’s guidance on Covid-19. GMB union have five tests that need to be complied with before they can agree that a workplace – or an activity- can be agreed as safe. If … [Read more...]
Hospitality Marketing Competition – Don’t let Covid-19 stop you reaching out…
Hospitality Marketing Competition - £50,000 in hospitality marketing to be won The Covid-19 crisis has impacted suppliers in the hospitality industry every bit as much as hospitality providers. We have reported widely throughout the pandemic on the detrimental effect Covid-19 has had on restaurants, hotels, caterers, pubs & bars, and all hospitality … [Read more...]
Government lower Covid-19 alert level to 3, with further lockdown easing expected today
The chief medical officers of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have reviewed a recommendation by the Joint Biosecurity Centre and agreed to lower the UK's alert level from four to three. This means the virus is in "general circulation" but transmission is no longer "high or rising exponentially". Further easing of lockdown restrictions are now … [Read more...]
Housekeeping for Covid-19 in line with Government guidelines
The UK Housekeepers’ Association has launched a new ‘Housekeeping Covid-19 Secure Standard’, developed through a strategic partnership with Umbrella Training. The standard has been designed to provide an industry-wide approach to cleaning, offering a clear process for housekeepers and accommodation managers to follow - in line with Government guidelines. With more … [Read more...]
All-Party Parliamentary Group report into effects of COVID-19 on hospitality published
The full impact from the effects of Covid-19 and projections taken from consulting with businesses across the UK hospitality industry is a tough read, even for those with a pragmatic view of the situation. We would like to thank UKHospitality, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism, the many hospitality businesses that contributed, and everyone … [Read more...]
Swiss insurer pays restaurants on Covid-19 claims
Swiss insurer Helvetia in a statement confirming shareholders of its ability to acquire Spanish insurer Caser has also released information on Covid-19 pay-outs to restaurants. The statement from Helvetia’s website reads: “The settlement solution for Swiss gastronomy companies with a pandemic exclusion in their epidemic insurance has since been implemented and well … [Read more...]
Hospitality cleaning for Covid-19
When it comes to preparing to reopen post Covid-19, cleaning, good hygiene and cleanliness are the best lines of defence for all hospitality businesses. Customers reassured that your restaurant, hotel, pub, cafe is safe will be the first to return when you reopen. TWO Services provide reactive and preventative sanitise cleans for Covid-19 outbreaks in restaurants, hotels, … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Hospitality Marketing Competition
Win a share of £50,000 in hospitality marketing The Covid-19 crisis has impacted suppliers in the hospitality industry every bit as much as hospitality providers. We have reported widely throughout the pandemic on the detrimental effect Covid-19 has had on restaurants, hotels, caterers, pubs & bars, and all hospitality providers. The suppliers to those venues … [Read more...]