Employees of wholesale and takeaway businesses are key workers “delivering an absolutely vital service”, according to the minister for environment, food and rural affairs.
Glasgow’s SEC to be turned into temporary hospital
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow will be the latest events venue to be turned into a temporary hospital to support NHS capacity during the coronavirus outbreak.
Clarence Tan appointed group chief executive for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
IHG veteran Clarence Tan has been appointed group chief executive for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) and is set to join the company on Thursday 2 April.
“The agenda has shifted from sustainability to endurance”– Supplier opinion: Tri-Star Packaging
As Bunzl begins its journey as a nominated UK Home Office ‘critical supplier’, Tri-Star managing director Alex Noake looks at the effects of the coronavirus on the foodservice packaging industry.
Tasting notes: Frederick Monnery, Hatch Mansfield
Frederick Monnery, prestige sales manager for founder producers Hatch Mansfield, reveals his favourite wine and food pairings and explains how the Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year competition is life-changing
The soft touch: how to win over guests with alcohol-free drinks
With consumers reportedly turning away from alcohol in droves, the soft drinks market should be booming. But a lack of exciting, premium options is leaving guests dissatisfied. John Porter explains how to create a winning drinks menu
Dorchester Collection to keep staff on full pay
The Dorchester Collection has guaranteed the salaries of all employees across its properties and will be topping up wages for furloughed staff.
‘It’s adios for now’ – Chiquito to close majority of sites as group files for administration
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has filed notice to put Chiquito into administration, a move which will permanently close the majority of the 81 Tex-Mex brand’s sites.
Revelations: Harvey Ayliffe, executive chef, Bluebird Chelsea and Bluebird Café, London
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New products: Duppy Share Spiced, Bermar wine preservation systems and LoveSeitan
Caribbean rum brand the Duppy Share has launched the Duppy Share Spiced