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McDonald’s invites members of the public to investigate its supply chain

10th May 2013 - 10:27

The ‘Quality Scouts’ will investigate the supply chain journey from some of the 17,500 British and Irish farms that supply McDonald’s through to food production and restaurants.

First cafe at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to be named Unity Kitchen Cafe

8th May 2013 - 10:10

The first café on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be operated by the Camden Society and named Unity Kitchen Café. It will be one of four permanent cafes and four permanent kiosks across the 560 acre site and will be the first to open in July. Alongside the Café there are two community rooms, which will be run by Community Links.

The pursuit begins for Britain's best roast dinner 2013

3rd May 2013 - 09:56

Sponsored by Knorr Gravy and supported by Colman’s, the competition is back for its second year and is open to all UK operators serving a roast on their menu.

80% of businesses don't recycle, study by waste and recycling experts says

3rd May 2013 - 09:12

According to the BusinessWaste.co.uk (one of the UK's leading waste and

Foodservice sector should prepare for long-term growth, says Horizons

3rd May 2013 - 09:06

This was the conclusion of Horizons’ managing director Peter Backman, speaking at his company’s annual briefing – Success in Challenging Times - held this week at London’s Glaziers Hall.

New study shows VAT cut would create 670,000 jobs in the UK

2nd May 2013 - 08:54

A survey of operator members found that they would pass on more than 50% of any VAT reduction in lower prices, creating increased customer traffic of between 10% and 12%.

People 1st Training Company launches e-learning programme to help SMEs

2nd May 2013 - 08:48

The People 1st Training Company is launching WorldHost Insights, an interactive e-learning course designed to help staff in small companies who want to deliver excellent customer service. WorldHost Insights is a flexible, online training course which takes up to an hour and a half to complete. It is designed to help staff who have never been trained in customer service and those who want to refresh their skills.

The British Sandwich Association launches ‘Love Lunch’ campaign

2nd May 2013 - 08:45

The results of the survey also showed that people in the South West and Wales currently take the shortest average lunch break and those in Scotland and Northern Ireland the longest. BSA director Jim Winship explains: "Whilst UK employment legislation means employees are entitled to a minimum of a 20 minutes break if they are working for six hours or more it would seem that people are simply not making the most of the time.

Just Falafel appoints CEO for UK operation

1st May 2013 - 11:37

In his new role as Just Falafel’s CEO for the UK and Ireland, Biggins will oversee Just Falafel’s stores in Covent Garden, Baker Street and Hammersmith Broadway, while developing new sites in Charing Cross and Croydon as well as Cambridge.

Costa Coffee sales surpass the £2 billion mark as Whitbread profits grow 11%

30th Apr 2013 - 16:32

Group revenue was up 14% to £2.03 billion and pre-tax profits up 11% to £357 million. The Hotels and Restaurants division made a profit of £313 million, largely driven by Premier Inn and the success of London’s Olympic and Paralympic Games last summer. Whitbread’s flagship brand Costa announced profits surpassing £90 million up a staggering 29% and the popular coffee chain is on course to double its sales to £2 billion by 2018.