Alcoholic drinks: Cider trends and innovations
In the second part of our special feature on alcoholic drinks we look at the latest trends and innovation in the on-trade cider market, which is out-performing beer and hitting the consumer sweet spot.
Archives for May 26, 2014
Ready for takeoff: Heathrow hotels see profits soar in April
Hotels at London’s Heathrow airport saw trade and profitability soar in April, according to the latest report from HotStats.
Snoozebox begins work on 'new generation' of portable hotels
Snoozebox has started work on the next generation of its portable hotels, which it claims will combine improved mobility with excellent user experience.
D&D London buys Madison Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant group D&D London has acquired the Madison Bar and Restaurant on top of the iconic One New Change building for £4.5m.
Alcoholic drinks: Spirits trends and innovations
In the fourth part of our special feature on alcoholic drinks we look at the key trends and innovation in the on-trade spirits market, which is riding high on the wave of the cocktail boom.
Wet weather hits eating out in Q1 2014
The wet weather dampened consumer’s enthusiasm for eating out in the first quarter of 2014, but pubs continued to enjoy growth, according to the latest report from Allegra Foodservice.
Alcoholic drinks: Expert tips on maximising sales
For the final part of our special feature on alcoholic drinks, BigHospitality asked some experts for their tips on maximising sales of wine, beer & cider, and cocktails.
Alcoholic drinks: Beer trends and innovations
In the first part of our special feature on alcoholic drinks we look at the latest trends in the on-trade beer and lager market, which is being boosted by the popularity of craft and worldwide products.
Details released for Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville’s Hotel Football
Momentum is building for the launch of Giggs and Neville’s Hotel Football in the autumn as members of the Manchester United Football Club of 1992 sign up as investors in the project.
20 chefs advance towards the Craft Guild of Chefs’ Graduate Awards
20 young chefs found out this week that they will be heading to the Craft Guild of Chefs’ Graduate Awards semi-finals on 11 June.
TenderOne launches new cocktail machine
TenderOne Bar Services has launched a new multi-line dispenser that produces freshly-mixed cocktails in seconds.
Five Guys UK reports £3.89m loss
Five Guys UK, the popular US burger chain, has reported a loss of £3.89m in the period to 29 December 2013, as the cost of launching in the country saw administrative expenses reach £4.58m.
Footprint Awards 2014: winners revealed
The winners of the 2014 Footprint Awards, which recognise contributions to sustainability, were announced on 22 May in a ceremony held at the East Wintergarden in London’s Canary Wharf.
Miele Professional unveils 'Brilliant' freshwater dishwasher for spotless glassware
Miele Professional has launched the first ever dedicated glassware dishwasher, which promises to give spotless results and eliminate the need for manual polishing.
Alcoholic drinks: Wine trends and innovations
In the third part of our special feature on alcoholic drinks we look at the key trends driving the wine category, which has faced competition from fruit-based cocktails in the on-trade.