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KFC becomes founding signatory of Courtauld Commitment 2025
KFC becomes founding signatory of Courtauld Commitment 2025
The chicken chain became one of 100 founding signatories of the Courtauld Commitment 2025, a world-leading voluntary agreement led by resource efficiency charity WRAP on behalf of the UK Government, to reduce the environmental impact of food and drink.
Costa named 'Best Family Friendly Cafe'
For the third year in a row, the coffee shop chain won Best Family Friendly Cafe at the Tommy’s Awards, which took place on 11 March at the Landmark Hotel, London.
Wahaca becomes first UK restaurant group to be certified CarbonNeutral
The group made the following statement explaining how it managed to become the first restaurant group in the UK to be certified CarbonNeutral.
London Bio Packaging, Bunzl Catering Supplies launch new graze pots
London Bio Packaging together with Bunzl Catering Supplies launched a new range of disposable Graze Pots under its ‘Revive’ range of recycled and recyclable food packaging.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen Flypay app sees over 10,000 downloads in three days
The burger brand has seen over 10,000 downloads of its Flypay app in three days, a 255% increase on the previous week, following the launch of its nationwide Gourmet Birthday Kitchen promotion.
Tossed opens first cash-free takeaway outlet
The brand opened Europe’s first cashless food-to-go outlet at Coleman Street in London, off the back of a successful £1.27 million crowdfunding on Seedrs.
McDonald's trialing all-day full breakfast menu in the U.S.
According to a story by Brand Eating, the fast food chain is trialing the entire breakfast menu, including English muffins, McGriddles, and biscuits, all day at a few locations in the US.
Harry Ramsden’s unveils new concept
The brand is set to unveil a new format that has been designed to extend into the traditional British pubs.
Just Eat acquires takeaways from Rocket Internet in Spain and Italy, foodpanda in Brazil and Mexico
The digital marketplace for takeaway food delivery announced that it has acquired four businesses from Rocket Internet and foodpanda for €125.0 million.
Allergen-free cafe opens in Soho
Yorica!, the UK’s first 'free from' cafe has opened on Wardour Street, Soho.
Burgers are now the top-selling dish in French restaurants, study says
According to a story by the Telegraph, a new study suggests that the burger is now being served in 75 per cent of French restaurants.
Bake & Take eyes 100 new UK stores in the next five years
The self-service bakery franchise announced that it is targeting 100 new UK stores in the next five years.
Chilango opens tenth store on Brewer Street
The Mexican food chain launched its tenth site on 11 March, and gave away free burritos to celebrate.
Coffee before sleep reduces tiredness and boosts alertness, Greggs study says
Scientific research by Greggs found that tired workers may actually significantly benefit from drinking a cup of coffee before a quick power nap. The combination is found to heighten the impact of caffeine on the body – and will mean you wake up feeling more alert.
KFC opens first outlet in Tibet
According to a story by China Daily, the fried chicken chain became the first Western fast food giant to open a branch in the Tibet autonomous region.
Gourmet Goat opens new store inside Borough Market
The brand opened a new fixed indoor unit on Rochester Walk, serving East Mediterranean dishes of kid goat sourced exclusively from British dairy farms.
Which is Britain's best Nando's?
The Mirror ranked the 308 branches of the chicken chain to find out which of them is the best and most loved in all of Britain.
