Community
England to lift remaining virus restrictions by July 19
The lifting of social distancing measures “brings huge relief for hospitality venues,” UKHospitality said.
England to lift remaining virus restrictions by July 19
The lifting of social distancing measures “brings huge relief for hospitality venues,” UKHospitality said.
KFC eyes “zero-carbon” restaurant concept by 2040
The fast food giant’s updated climate action strategy also seeks solutions to reduce embodied and operational carbon from its venues.
Costa Coffee extends partnership with recycling company Bio-bean
The two companies’ started working together in 2016.
Starbucks to offer reusable cup-share scheme in European stores by 2025
An initial trial will begin over the coming months in France, Germany, and the UK.
KFC pledges to tackle litter issues with pilot programmes, staff training
The new set of initiatives builds on the chain’s existing litter strategy, which encourages its restaurants to undertake three litter picks a day.
Costa Coffee to install EV chargers at up to 200 drive-thru sites
The move builds on the chain’s existing network of 176 EV charging points.
Nando's on track to become carbon-neutral by November, chain says
The restaurant chain announced last year that it is striving to reach net-zero direct emissions by 2030.
Pret A Manger to pilot new shops in Tesco stores
This follows the launch of its first supermarket range.
Collective for independent restaurant sector launched
Restaurant Collective is open to all members who run single site venues or a small group of sites.
Dishoom reaches 10 million meals milestone with Magic Breakfast and Akshaya Patra
The chain has been donating meals to the two charities since 2015.
Just Eat, Notpla expand seaweed-coated box trial
The recyclable boxes are said to degrade within four weeks.
Chinatown Bakery secures second London site
The store will open this spring.
McDonald's UK investigating breach of COVID safety rules: report
The fast-food chain said the accounts were "deeply concerning".
Caffè Nero denies allegations of extending food date labels
Read their statement here.
Greggs eyes carbon neutrality, improved diversity through new sustainability pledges
The company also committed to using 25% less packaging.
Gordon Ramsay's cookery school in Woking to open later this year
He will also be opening a Street Burger restaurant on the site’s ground floor.
Sugoi JPN to have seven dark kitchens by March
Its Under One Kitchen project aims to support fellow hospitality brands amidst the pandemic.
Commentary
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage