Hazel Detsiny, vice president of food & refreshment away from home at Unilever UK&I, considers how the industry can unite to create a more positive kitchen culture, to retain talent and help recruit for the future.
Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman closes London restaurant Sticky Fingers after 32 years
Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has announced the closure of his London restaurant, Sticky Fingers, after 32 years of trading.
Bidfood updates 2021 trends in line with shifting post-pandemic consumer behaviour
Foodservice provider Bidfood has updated its food and drinks trends for 2021 in line with the shift in consumer behaviour as the UK begins to emerge from the devastation of the pandemic.
MP seeks to bring tipping legislation back to the forefront
A new bill being brought forward by MP Dean Russell could see it become law for all tips in hospitality establishments to go to staff.
Just 28 Covid cases recorded during government events research programme
Just 28 cases of coronavirus were recorded during the government’s events research programme, following nine pilot events involving 58,000 participants.
Driver shortage leaves schools without food deliveries
A shortage of delivery drivers has led to two of the UK’s biggest suppliers warning customers including schools that they will be unable to fulfil food orders.
Tony Macaroni seeking franchise partners for restaurant expansion
Italian restaurant group Tony Macaroni is looking to expand across the UK by franchising in England and Wales.
Kricket restaurant founders to open first London bar
The team behind Indian restaurant group Kricket in London are to launch their first bar in September.
Forum of British Pubs criticises Adjudicator for focusing on ‘minor issues’
The Forum of British Pubs (FBP) has hit out at the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) and accused it of ignoring the major issues that are facing tied pub landlords while taking credit for minor issues that have no real impact.
Cornwall pub fined £1,000 after football fans fail to socially distance
A licensee has been fined after a video emerged showing a group of football fans at a pub ignoring Covid regulations.

