Industry News

Russell Bateman named Pétrus head chef following Larry Jayasekara’s departure

The departure of Jayasekara, named National Chef of the Year in 2016, was confirmed in April. The the Michelin-starred, 60-cover restaurant posted a picture of Bateman, who [...]

September 6, 2018

Reif Othman joins the east meets west gourmet hotspot, Sumosan Twiga London

Sumosan Twiga London, the east meets the west gourmet hot spot from hospitality power house Flavio Briatore of the Billionaire Life Group, and restauranteur Janina Wolkow, [...]

August 28, 2018

The City unveils newly refurbished City Lounge in the lobby

Crowne Plaza London – The City has officially unveiled the newly refurbished City Lounge, with an elegant new look following a full refurbishment. High quality [...]

August 24, 2018

Center Parcs drives up Productivity with Checkit

Cambridge, 2018. Center Parcs, the leading UK short break provider, has adopted Checkit’s Real-Time Operations Management solution as an important step towards optimising [...]

August 3, 2018

Plans approved for new Olympic Park gateway pavilion

The London Legacy Development Corporation Planning Decisions Committee resolved to approve plans for a new 10,000 sq ft pavilion at International Quarter London (IQL). The [...]

July 30, 2018

Farm labour shortage may hit food prices, warns Lynx Purchasing

The shortage of migrant labour facing UK farmers could hit both supplies and prices of seasonal fruit and vegetables this summer, warns buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. [...]

July 9, 2018

Importing foie gras could be banned after Brexit according to farming minister

Foie gras imports to the UK could be banned after Brexit, according to a Conservative MP. Production in the UK has been banned since 2002, however over 100 tonnes were [...]

June 15, 2018

Takeaways target by the Mayor of London in London food strategy

The Mayor of London will consult on a wide-ranging new food strategy for London which includes restrictions on hot food takeaways opening near schools. The draft London food [...]

June 13, 2018

Lancing College Pupils Try Home-Grown Salad From New Hydroponic Farm

Lancing College has recently taken delivery of the new GrowModule365, a portable hydroponic growing system, which will allow the College Catering team to grow their own [...]

May 24, 2018

Plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds to be banned by 2019

The UK Government has announced the end to the sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds to help meet 25 Year Environment Plan ambition to [...]

May 9, 2018