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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jun- 2018 -19 June
Eat avoids CVA following sales boost
Sandwich chain Eat has avoided having to draft in advisors as recent closures and an increase in sales have put…
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19 June
Former foie gras-serving restaurant Gauthier Soho goes vegan
Gauthier Soho, a restaurant which used to serve foie gras is aiming to become 100% vegan within two years, the…
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19 June
Local scientist launches first plastic-free supermarket
The first package-free supermarket has opened today in Digbeth, Birmingham. The Clean Kilo, which was crowdfunded with £19,259 GBP total,…
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19 June
Starbucks’ first UK franchise partner 23.5 Degrees opens 50th store
Starbucks’ first franchised UK business partner, 23.5 Degrees, will open its 50th store on 20 June in Hull. The business…
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19 June
International director of the Michelin Guides departs for hotel role
The international director of the Michelin Guides since 2011, Michael Ellis, has announced he will leave the Michelin group on…
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18 June
Heineken to invest £44m in upgrading pub network
Heineken has announced it is to upgrade its UK pub network with a £44m investment programme which will see 500…
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18 June
Thomas Ridley Foodservice wins twice at Direct Commerce Awards
Foodservice firm Thomas Ridley has won both ‘Best Exploitation of technology’ and ‘Best Brand by Speciality’ for its recently launched…
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18 June
McDonald’s to remove plastic straws from restaurants
McDonald’s is to remove all plastic straws from its restaurants by 2019, with a transition to paper alternatives due to…
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18 June
Novotel brings alcohol-infused ice lollies to its bars
Novotel is launching an exclusive collection of five alcohol-infused ice lollies at its participating bars in the UK. The Summer…
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18 June
Foie gras imports could face post-Brexit ban
Foie gras imports are at risk of a ban following Brexit after Conservative MP Henry Smith said the time had…
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