Cold-brew coffee and tea aren’t a fad, they’re here to stay, so make sure you have a varied offering this summer, says Ian Boughton
Wholesalers call for government support to avoid waste of food
Wholesalers are calling on manufacturers and government to work to help move ambient and frozen stock that is fit for consumption despite having passed its best before date.
Wildwood and Dim T operator makes 284 redundancies
Tasty, the operator of brands including Wildwood and Dim T, has made 284 members of staff redundant, representing approximately 32% of its total workforce.
Aiden Byrne pulls out of Salford pub development to focus on Church Green
Chef Aiden Byrne will no longer be involved with the development of the Black Friar pub in Salford, according to Manchester Confidentials.
Air bridges to be abandoned in favour of wider travel freedoms
The concept of air bridges to a select number of low-Covid-risk countries appears to have been abandoned by government in favour of wider international travel freedoms.
Pubs commit to changing names associated with racism and slavery
Pubs with names associated with racism or the slave trade have started rebranding following weeks of Black Lives Matter protests.
Hospitality businesses in Wales to be able to open outdoor spaces from 13 July
The hospitality sector in Wales will be able to reopen outdoor spaces from 13 July, if cases of coronavirus continue to fall.
Recipe of the week: Olia Hercules’ chicken broth with bran kvas, noodles, mushrooms and lovage
Taken from Summer Kitchens by Olia Hercules
Spa industry demands July reopening date to avert crisis
The UK Spa Association has written to prime minister Boris Johnson demanding a reopening date in order to save 30% of spa operations from permanent closure.
Michael Caines acquires Rick Stein’s Porthleven restaurant
Chef-restaurateur Michael Caines has acquired Rick Stein’s Porthleven restaurant.

