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Research from Planday says this is due to one in ten sector workers considering leaving the UK. The UK hospitality industry could face significant staff shortages, according to a study from workforce collaboration software company Planday. The survey, conducted by YouGov, reveals that just over one in ten workers (11%, equivalent to around 330,000 staff nationally) working in restaurants, catering, bars and hotels are thinking about leaving the country due to Brexit. This is contrasted with hospitality managers’ expectations that only around 4% of their workers are considering leaving the UK due to Brexit. Meanwhile, 3% of hospitality managers predict that they will be forced to close their businesses as a result of Brexit, which nationally could equate to around a £1.1 billion loss for the economy and almost 1 in 5 (18%) of hospitality managers find recruitment harder now than in April 2017. 53% or more than half of workers surmise that Brexit has made the UK a less welcoming place to live and work. “There’s clearly false confidence within the hospitality sector with almost three times as many workers considering leaving as managers expect. Now more than ever it’s crucial that managers make sure they have the right infrastructure in place to engage their employees and build genuine loyalty,” Planday chief commercial officer John Coldicutt said in a statement.

A study says weather remains a factor when it comes to out-of-home market sales. Hot weather in May assisted in boosting trade in Britain’s pubs, but has notably hit restaurant sales according to latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

The pizzeria is named after the owner, a recognised Neapolitan Master Pizzamaker. 50 Kalò Di Ciro Salvo is officially set to open its first site in London. Named after renowned pizzamaker Ciro Salvo, the pizzeria is stationed in Northumberland Avenue, few yards away from Trafalgar Square and is designed by an award-winning Italian firm. Salvo intends to bring his idea of pizza and high hydration dough, his continuous research for the best Campanian produce and raw materials and, when possible, sourcing from the best supplier available locally. Particular attention was also given to the creation of the wine list, selecting the best Campanian’s wine available in the UK, and importing some new ones. The menu is expected to include many of the signature pizzas such as Margherita, 50 Kalò, Montanara, and his signature “fritti”. “London is, amongst the European capitals, the one that currently can give the best opportunities and represent for me a great challenge. The idea of opening a Pizzeria in the UK is the only one that I have thought of in the last few years and I believe now is finally the right time,” Salvo said. 

The upstart brand will open at the end of the month. Aiming to compete in London’s burger scene, Japanese urban-inspired restaurant Yen Burger is set to open its site 1B Southwark Street at the end of June. The new concept is expected to offer premium Asian-influenced burgers, combining unique ingredients such as Japanese chili and Kim-chi mayonnaise, plus Asian herbs including 'Shiso', a Japanese leaf known for its great taste and health benefits. Yen Burgers also has a ‘no frozen food’ policy, and says each burger will be freshly made in-house from the best quality Aberdeen Black Angus or Wagyu beef, 100% sustainable cod or vegetable alternatives. Customers can also avail of the gluten-free option in their burger range. Healthy side options will include the crunchy Asian coleslaw, freshly steamed edamame beans or homemade sweet potato chips. “Although I grew up in Europe surrounded by lots of great western food chains, I could never go a day without my mother’s delicious Asian cuisine. Therefore, I wanted to create something that is truly unique and combines western food with and light east Asian ingredients - an Asian burger. The opening of Yen Burger sees this dream come to fruition and I’m so excited to start welcoming guests into the restaurant,” owner Yen Nguyen said.

Action on Salt says some fast food salads contain more than the daily recommended salt limit. Ready-to-eat salads could be damaging our health, according to a new study by Action on Salt. The expert group discovered that salt content of salads bought from restaurants, sandwich/coffee shops and fast food outlets has increased by 13% since they were last surveyed in 2014 (from 1.65g to 1.86g per serving on average). Action on Salt says this highlighted a “distinct lack of commitment from the food industry to reduce salt.” “Salads are typically considered to be a healthy option, but restaurants and retailers are continuing to add unnecessarily high amounts of salt and saturated fat to their salads and putting the health of their customers in jeopardy. We want the food industry to be transparent by displaying clear, colour-coded nutrition information on front of pack or at the point of sale, to help consumers make a more informed decision wherever they choose to eat,” Action on Salt nutritionist Sarah Alderton said.