Undoubtedly, Covid-19 has had a big impact on the traditional barbecue season, with social gatherings limited. Most of us know this is for the best and will protect us in the long run, but there’s always going to be a slightly forlorn feeling as we gaze out to the sunshine and think about all those […] More
One of the biggest challenges the UK is facing is how to tackle the issue of climate change. As our populations and economies grow, the environment is feeling the strain of our increased energy needs. This means we all need to look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint, and quickly. For many of us, […] More
Smooth and efficient operations are imperative in production and manufacturing, crucial in all industries — including the food and beverage industry. Given we consume food and drink, it’s imperative that harmless lubrication is used to avoid toxic effects from traditional greases and oils. Worryingly, there are still numerous companies that haven’t made the essential switch […] More
Technology in vehicles has constantly been progressing. From seatbelts being introduced in the early 1900s — but only becoming standard in the 1970s — to electric vehicles being set to take over petrol-powered vehicles, the automotive industry is forever trying to make driving safer. Every year on roads across the globe, 1.2 million people lose […] More
The celebrity trend for veganism shows no signs of abating, and businesses are continually realising the opportunity for financial gains within the popular, growing lifestyle choice. In the UK, there were 600,000 vegans recorded in 2019, which quadrupled from 150,000 in 2014. 42 per cent of the UK’s vegans made the dietary shift in 2018 […] More
The Restaurant Group has raised £57m through a share placing aimed to provide the company with “sufficient” liquidity to continue to operate through the coronavirus crisis. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the group, which is behind household names including Wagamama and Frankie and Benny’s, issued a “pessimistic scenario for the current financial year”, which […] More
Foodservice pricing reached its lowest point for 12 months in February with most food and beverage categories showing no or minimal year-on-year inflation. But with the Covid-19 pandemic causing major disruption to global supply chains and prompting shutdowns of some industries and consumer sectors, it is likely that pricing will be volatile in the coming […] More
Government grants are not being delivered quickly enough to businesses that have seen their revenue decimated by Covid-19. Trade bodies representing the hospitality industry have said there is danger more jobs will be lost if grants are not received quickly and extended to those businesses with a rateable value above £51,000, who currently are being […] More
Lookers Group, one of the leading UK motor retail and aftersales service groups, has revealed the 27 most idyllic road trips in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We scoured the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland to bring you the most scenic, adventure-seeking and family-friendly routes. We even factored in how much it will […] More
With so much uncertainty right now, and with more of us spending time either working from home or looking after our children, self-care is paramount and Conscious Chocolate are at hand; vegan, rich with minerals and phytonutrients and providing the most deliciously decadent way to indulge. More
The 4-star Mercure Sheffield Parkway hotel has scooped two accolades at this year’s SCR Hospitality Awards, including the ‘Unsung Hero’ and ‘Top Team’ awards. The awards celebrate the very best of the hospitality industry in the greater Sheffield area. SCR Hospitality is a membership led, not-for-profit organisation covering the Sheffield City Region, and works to […] More
Aparthotel Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, has scooped the coveted ‘Best Use of Social Media’ accolade at the Serviced Apartment Awards 2020. The Serviced Apartment Awards are the only awards created for and by the serviced apartment and aparthotel industry, celebrating excellence at individual, team and corporate level. This year’s awards ceremony, which was […] More