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Hospitality businesses “among the last” to reopen post-lockdown: cabinet official
Hospitality businesses “among the last” to reopen post-lockdown: cabinet official
Pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants across the UK closed on 20 March.
US$575m Deliveroo investment by Amazon provisionally cleared by competition watchdog
The CMA also revoked an order to keep Just Eat and Takeaway.com separate.
200 Degrees Coffee donates materials for hospital workers
The chain also delivered 50 cafetieres to the Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
EXCLUSIVE: Pre-shutdown dining trends show surge in breakfast visits
The NPD Group said this accounted for about half of total QSR growth.
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EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Carluccio Foundation CEO said extending grants was “right thing to do” amidst COVID-19 pandemic
This is despite the fact that it would shorten the life of the foundation.
Pret A Manger launches sandwich recipe competition
The winning sandwich will be used as a ‘Chef’s Special’ in their stores for a limited time.
The Lebanese Bakery partners with Deliveroo to open two delivery-only sites
The concept opened its first London site in May 2019.
Food and beverage inflation low but pricing uncertainty looms, analysts say
New data from the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index indicates a 12-month low in pricing ahead of major supply chain disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bella Italia to support NHS workers with 1,000 free meals
It also offers 50% off the total bill to all NHS workers and first responders.
Greggs secures £150m COVID-19 support
The bakery chain expects to take a weekly hit of £3.5m if shops are closed until end-June.
E-learning platform for hospitality workers launched
Courses include personal development resources for furloughed employees.
Five tips to help QSRs embrace digital ordering during the COVID-19 crisis
Flipdish CEO Conor McCarthy explains why QSRs should not be daunted by the prospect of turning themselves into digital takeaways during the coronavirus pandemic.
Costa Coffee taps facial recognition technology to streamline employee screening
Feedback from users and candidates has been positive, the chain says.
Grants need to be expanded and distributed faster, say trade bodies
The HM Treasury is also urged to abolish the £51,000 maximum rateable value threshold.
PAUL launches grocery services
It also reopened four of its shops for takeaway and delivery.