Camra launches new Good Bottled Beer Guide

21-May-2013 - The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has released a new version of its guide to the best bottled beers - the Good Bottled Beer Guide features over 1,800 beers.

Café Design to showcase Remote Designer service at Caffé Culture Show

13-May-2013 - Café and coffee shop design experts Café Design will be situated at stand A33 during the Caffé Culture show this week, showcasing ‘Remote Designer’ – a nationwide service which aims to cut design costs for the business.  

Bragard launches Chef on the Move workwear range

10-May-2013 - Hospitality workwear provider Bragard has launched a new range of uniforms for chefs and kitchen staff which feature a more modern design and more technically advanced materials.

E-learning customer service course for SMEs launched by People 1st

07-May-2013 - The People 1st Training Company has launched an interactive e-learning course in customer service that is designed for use within small companies. 

Discovering the Great British Truffle: Book launch celebrates 'nature's secret'

10-Apr-2013 - A new book has been launched by two truffle enthusiasts highlighting the culinary benefits of nature's best kept secret' - the British truffle.

Groupe GM adds Californian cosmetics brand Get Fresh to range

07-Mar-2013 - Groupe GM, the worldwide guest amenity and toiletries supplier has added Californian cosmetics brand Get Fresh to its range for hotels looking to update their offerings for guests. 

The Luxury Academy launches finishing school style training course for hotel staff

15-Feb-2013 - Training provider The Luxury Academy has launched a new course for hotel staff that is designed to enhance service and elevate standards within luxury hotels. 

Valrhona launches educational TV channel for pastry and chocolate professionals

06-Feb-2013 - France-based chocolate maker Valrhona has launched a professionals-only TV channel with a set of programmes aimed at educating pastry chefs and chocolate makers with tips, interviews and recipes.

HotelSwaps: Room exchange programme launched to fill empty hotels and offer staff rewards

04-Feb-2013 - HotelSwaps, an innovative staff retention and incentive programme, has been set up to help UK hoteliers tackle the problem of unused rooms by swapping them with others for employee rewards and training purposes. 

Tork creates hygiene training packs for hospitality businesses

21-Dec-2012 - Tork, a brand of Sweden-based tissue manufacturer SCA, has launched two training packs for caterers to download to help them train staff on important aspects of food hygiene.

Your Sushi launches professional training school to meet growing demand for sushi

16-Nov-2012 - Sushi cookery school Your Sushi is now offering training courses to professional chefs and restaurant groups in response to growing demand for training following changes to immigration laws. 

Hair stylist Tara Smith creates range of ethical toiletries for Sysco Guest Supply

13-Nov-2012 - Tara Smith, 'hair stylist to the stars' has joined forces with Sysco Guest Supply to create a new range of ethically-sound, yet luxurious toiletries for hotels. 

Locatel acquires Docomo and partners with Hoist to improve hotel technology services

26-Oct-2012 - Hotel multi-media supplier Locatel has acquired technology company Docomo Intertouch Europe following a partnership deal with Hoist, which it says will allow it to offer a greater number of services to its customers. 

People 1st launches Apprentice 1st online portal for hospitality businesses

22-Oct-2012 - Sector skills council People 1st has launched Apprentice 1st, an online portal which allows employers, learners and training providers to access all aspects of an apprenticeship, including coursework, assessments and practical training material, from a single screen online.

How to protect your restaurant from the recession book launched by Restaurant Growth UK

17-Oct-2012 - A successful marketing expert and restaurateur have teamed up to launch a book for those looking for tips and advice on how to run their restaurant well during the recession.

M&J Seafood launches new Tally initiative

05-Oct-2012 - Trade seafood supplier M&J Seafood has introduced a new service - the Tally initiative - which allows chefs to trace the fish they buy back to the fishmonger who prepared it.

Bespoke Hotels launches sales and marketing service for independent hotels

13-Sep-2012 - Hotel management service company Bespoke Hotels has launched a sales and marketing service aimed at independent hotels which allows them to take advantage of help in those areas without having to adopt different branding or make big changes to the way in which they operate.

Chef Eddie Shepherd releases Modernist Vegetarian eBook

29-Aug-2012 - Manchester-based professional vegetarian chef Eddie Shepherd has launched an eBook for iPads featuring recipes, cooking techniques and video guides.

BarJock launched to help pubs feature 'live' DJs for less money

21-Aug-2012 - Entertainment system provider CoverJock has developed a new service called BarJock which allows pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels to play music introduced by a well-known DJ without paying large fees. 

Duelling Pianos live entertainment concept launches in the UK

11-Jun-2012 - A new entertainment service aimed at helping pubs, restaurants, hotels and events venues provide customers with something different and help boost revenue has launched in the UK.  

Dedicated hotel insurance solution launched by Cooke & Mason

08-May-2012 - The commercial insurance specialists Cooke & Mason has launched Hotelcover, a new insurance and risk management solution designed specifically for hotels and the leisure industry.

News in brief

Hilton Heathrow turns food waste into water

15-Dec-2011 - Hilton Heathrow hotel has introduced an innovative solution to dealing with food waste by installing a Wate2Water digester.

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Chefs urged to vote for best suppliers, products and brands

10-Nov-2011 - Chefs are being given the chance to vote for their favourite suppliers, products and brands for Restaurant magazine's Chefs' Choice Awards 2012.

VisitEngland & BBPA launch online access statement tool for pubs

24-Oct-2011 - VisitEngland and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) have partnered to create a new Access Statement online tool, aimed at helping UK pubs cater for visitors with access needs.

Valrhona's Frederic Bau shares professional tips in chocolate encyclopedia

07-Oct-2011 - Frederic Bau, executive chef and director of Valrhona's Ecole du Grand Chocolat, has compiled a book which aims to share the top tips of working with chocolate from some of France's best pastry chefs.