Archives for July 31, 2011

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Aspall to launch 8.2% abv vintage cyder

By Emma Eversham

Premium cyder producer Aspall is to launch an 8.2% abv vintage cyder by the end of the summer, four months earlier than planned.

Investor interest in fast-casual restaurant chains set to soar

By Stefan Chomka

A fresh round of investment is expected in the hospitality industry over the next 12 months, in particular in small-to-medium fast casual restaurant chains, with private equity companies and investors acknowledging the sector’s growth potential.

Pearls of Wisdom: Monika Linton

By Becky Paskin

In 1988 Monika Linton began importing Spanish wine and cheese to the UK, selling produce to a number of London’s restaurants. Now, over 20 years later, Linton operates a shop at Borough market, a restaurant in South Kensington (Casa Brindisa) and a tapas...

More business failures expected for hospitality SMEs

By Lorraine Heller

Small businesses in the hospitality sector should be particularly vigilant of their business strategies over the years ahead, as corporate financial analysts warn that the worst is still to come.

Hotels and B&B's have best April in five years

By Emma Eversham

Hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation providers in the UK reportedly had their best April in five years with the number of overnight trips taken by domestic tourists rising 5 per cent that month.