Food and drink sales at railway stations are continuing to rise faster than those on the high street according to the latest figures from Network Rail, who says that the areas now provide operators with some of the most lucrative trading environments...
Hotel planning application data from 2012 indicates that there is a significant net investment growth in the sector, but the opening of 31 properties in London this year could in fact cause a decline in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) across the capital.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has confirmed the third River Cottage Canteen restaurant will open in Bristol on 4 March and will help showcase growers, breeders and producers in the area.
Nick Brodie, new head chef at Welsh country house hotel Llangoed Hall, has revealed ambitions for a Michelin star and four AA rosettes after taking up the helm at its restaurant.
Fruit juice brand Sunmagic has added four new flavours to its range - Mango, Pomegranate, Passion Fruit and Pineapple and Coconut - which it says take it into a more 'exotic arena'.
