01/03/2022
UKHospitality is urging the government to support hospitality businesses as they move away from single-use plastics, ahead of a proposed ban next year, reports Pub & Bar. The trade body is backing a planned April 2023 ban on single-use plastics, but wants to see government support as the sector moves to alternative, sustainable materials for items such as drinks, forks, plates and bowls. UKHospitality's call came as it responded to a Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs consultation document on proposals to ban 'some commonly littered single-use plastic items'.
An average a pint could cost more than £10 by the end of the decade, new research from marketing analysists Admirals has revealed. Inflation has been predicted to rise to 7.25% by spring 2022, which means some places in the UK could be charging as much as £10.50 for a pint of beer by 2030, advises Morning Advertiser. Admiral market analyst Roberto Rivero said: "Soaring energy prices, labour shortages and the rising cost of raw materials are pushing up input costs for businesses which, in turn, is putting upward pressure on prices."
Café Rouge is to open a second trial restaurant under its 'Rouge' concept in Birmingham next month. In November the group relaunched its site in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, under the new name, with an updated look and menu in a bid to create a "more modern and relaxed dining experience". Now its restaurant in Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre is set to reopen as Rouge on 16 March. The group is the latest casual dining brand to trial a change in name after Frankie & Benny's revealed last year that its Basildon branch was dropping Benny's from the name, shortening it to just Frankie's, reports The Caterer.
Tortilla is set to become a major player in university catering after striking a deal with the Compass Group UK & Ireland-owned Chartwells Universities to open restaurants on up to 14 campuses over the next five years. The UK's largest burrito brand has already partnered with Chartwells Universities to launch restaurants at Middlesex University, Brunel University, Sussex University and Swansea University advises Big Hospitality.
Battersea Power Station has unveiled the first tranche of cafés, bars and restaurants set to open their doors inside the Grade II Listed Power Station from September 2022. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of British and international eateries with Le Bab, Where the Pancakes Are, Poke House, Clean Kitchen Club, Paris Baguette, Joe & The Juice and Starbucks joining the Power Station line-up, reports Hospitality & Catering News.
Sketch's pink Gallery restaurant is undergoing a major redesign. According to The Caterer, The Gallery will relaunch on 3 March with new copper-coloured banquets.