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Customer service remains a key priority for hospitality sector, finds People 1st report

15th Sep 2014 - 11:59

The report found that while 87% of businesses said that customer service would be important for them in the next 3-5 years, 53% employers believe that their employees lacked these vital skills.

lunch! show – sold out of exhibition space

11th Sep 2014 - 09:26

Organiser Diversified Communications UK can confirm that – with over 300 exhibiting companies – lunch! 2014 is its biggest edition yet. As in previous years, the last few remaining stands were all booked by newcomers; including Coca-Cola Enterprises, Wine Innovations (creators of The Tulip single serve prefilled wine glass), Baxters Food Group, The source Naturals cold-pressed juices, and heat seal technology experts Soken Engineering.

Clink Charity appoints Bamford new hospitality ambassador

10th Sep 2014 - 17:04

He is the latest hospitality expert to join the Clink ambassador programme that provides the support of dedicated industry professionals to help strengthen the educational offering, nurture the tra

England rugby star Phil Vickery fronting British Sausage Week promotion

8th Sep 2014 - 12:27

Vickery said: “I am proud to be an ambassador for British Sausage Week 2014. With a farming background and also being a keen cook myself British Sausage Week is a cause close to my heart.

Jason Atherton and Ringo Francis announced as new Hospitality Action trustees

5th Sep 2014 - 16:20

Atherton’s new role and his belief in the importance of giving back to the industry will have a real and direct impact. Atherton has been a long-time supporter of Hospitality Action and in 2009 took part in a “Great British Menu” themed dinner alongside Tom Kitchin and Glynn Purnell. In 2013 Atherton held an exclusive preview of his new restaurant Social Eating House in aid of the charity which rose £29,000.

Yorkshire Tea now 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified

5th Sep 2014 - 15:50

With reports that the ethical food and drink sector grew by 36% in 2012 and recent research from Horizons highlighting the fact that consumers are now, more than ever, considering ethical factors when purchasing food and drink both in and out-of-home, it has become increasingly important for caterers to ensure their menus meet the demands of this £10 billion market.

Countdown to ‘Sausage of the Year’ competition

5th Sep 2014 - 13:56

The annual competition will peak ahead of British Sausage Week, which runs from the 3-9 November, and celebrates the diverse range of quality sausages available on menus. If you want to be in with a chance of being crowned as having one of the best sausages in the business and benefit from increased sales, get your entries in today! There are five categories to showcase the vast range of sausages enjoyed out of home, they are: 1. Traditional Pork Sausage 2. Speciality Pork Sausage

Costa signs up to Simply Cups recycling initiative

1st Sep 2014 - 11:04

Simply Cups is a partnership formed between Closed Loop Environmental Solutions and Simply Waste Solutions that will provide paper-cup manufacturers, organisations operating in the supply chain as well as beverage and hospitality outlets with a cost-efficient collection and recycling service that will reduce their operating costs and improve their environmental credentials.

Taylors of Harrogate launches Yorkshire Tea #properbrew campaign

1st Sep 2014 - 08:56

The campaign, which runs from September until November will be encouraging caterers to visit the company’s website – www.taylorsoutofhome.co.uk – to request free point-of-sale kits and a sample of

Bonnet by Hobart Cooking Solutions competition – final call for entries

28th Aug 2014 - 15:22

Entries into the company’s new ‘Chef’s Choice’ competition, which is open to all UK commercial caterers, close at midnight on September 30th, 2014. The prize for one lucky entrant (plus guest) will be a demonstration dining session at celebrated chef, Rosemary Shrager’s Cookery School, run by executive head chef, John Rogers.