All news articles for September 2021

Government strikes deal to avert CO2 crisis

Government strikes deal to avert CO2 crisis

By Joe Lutrario

Production is to resume at one of Britain’s largest carbon dioxide plants following a Government deal designed to avoid a 'food and drink industry crisis'.

New York inspired restaurant Dirty Bones to return to London Carnaby next month

Dirty Bones to return to Carnaby next month

By Restaurant

New York-inspired restaurant group Dirty Bones is making a permanent return to Carnaby’s Kingly Court with the opening of a new restaurant next month.

Jamie Oliver expands presence in India

Jamie Oliver expands presence in India

By James McAllister

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and franchise partner Dolomite are set to open four more branches of Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria in India before the end of the year.

Neighbourhood-style brunch restaurant brand Megan's sets out 'ambitious growth plans'

Megan's sets out 'ambitious growth plans'

By James McAllister

Neighbourhood-style restaurant brand Megan's is pushing ahead with 'ambitious growth plans' with an aim to reach 22 sites in total by the end of 2022.

Government has '10 days to fix CO2 crisis' food supply pig and poultry production could collapse within a week

Government has '10 days' to fix CO2 crisis

By James McAllister

Pig and poultry production could collapse within a week, with the Food and Drink Federation's chief executive warning that the Government has '10 days' to fix the current CO2 crisis.

The Lexicon signs three new operators

The Lexicon signs three new operators

By Joe Lutrario

Berkshire’s The Lexicon shopping destination has signed three new F&B operators: Korean-Japanese takeaway Kokoro, Gail’s Bakery and bubble tea brand Yi Fang.

Prezzo ups wages amid recruitment struggle

Prezzo ups wages amid recruitment struggle

By James McAllister

Casual dining brand Prezzo is the latest hospitality operator to announce a pay increase for staff, as businesses continue to struggle with recruitment.

Flash-grilled: Santiago Lastra chef patron Kol Marylebone Best New Restaurant in Europe La Liste

Flash-grilled: Santiago Lastra

By James McAllister

The chef patron of Kol in London's Marylebone, which was named Best New Restaurant in Europe this week by La Liste, reflects on his career to date.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include a U-turn on 'vaccine passports' in England, Jamie Oliver eyeing a return to restaurants, and Noma finally being awarded three Michelin stars.

TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st backer Electra Private Equity 'on track' to float brands on London Stock Exchange under Hostmore.

Fridays IPO plan 'on track'

By James McAllister

TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st backer Electra Private Equity says it is 'on track' to float the brands on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under new parent company, Hostmore.

Kelvin McCabe sommelier Hackney Coterie

Uncorked: Kelvin McCabe

By Joe Lutrario

The sommelier and co-owner of Hackney Coterie on his policy of working with smaller producers, esoteric varietals, and lesser-known regions and his love of Christophe Baron's The Bionic Frog.

Top pub groups expected to see 7% growth in 2021

Top pub groups expected to see 7% growth in 2021

By James McAllister

The 10 largest pub groups are expected to see 7% growth with further consolidation in the pub market, the latest data from Lumina Intelligence's Operator Data Index shows.

Itsu increases entry-level restaurant workers pay by 11%

Itsu ups entry-level pay by 11%

By Joe Lutrario

Itsu is battling the industry’s ongoing recruitment crisis with an 11% increase for entry-level team members.

The Seafood Bar restaurant Soho

Latest opening: The Seafood Bar

By Joe Lutrario

Amsterdam-centric restaurant group The Seafood Bar has made its international debut with a site on Soho's Dean Street.

The Restaurant Group reports “good progress”

The Restaurant Group reports “good progress”

By Joe Lutrario

Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group has chalked up a significant increase in like-for-likes since the reopening of indoor trading but its dine-in business is still down on 2019.

Bain Capital acquires Gail’s owner Bread Holdings in £200m deal

Bain Capital acquires Gail’s owner Bread Holdings in £200m deal

By Georgi Gyton

Bain Capital Credit, in partnership with EBITDA Investments, has acquired Bread Holdings – parent company of the Gail’s Bakery chain and wholesale business The Bread Factory – from Risk Capital Partners (RCP) in a deal worth more than £200m.

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Chris Niven to head up The Lawn in North Berwick

Chris Niven to head up The Lawn in North Berwick

By James McAllister

Former MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Chris Niven is to head up The Lawn restaurant, which will open within the Marine North Berwick hotel in East Lothian, Scotland, later this month.

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