DOUBLE STANDARD LAUNCHES ‘ANOTHER BLOODY BRUNCH’

Double Standard,The Standard, London’s ground floor bar and restaurant, launches a brand-new Sunday Brunch menu with a DIY Bloody Mary station

Double Standard, the ground floor bar and restaurant at The Standard, London is launching a new Sunday Brunch menu this Spring, along with a DIY Bloody Mary station.

Delamere mini milk glass bottles designed to replace jiggers and sticks in preparation for ban on single-use plastics

Film launch to illustrate the frustrating challenge of opening single-use milks & to highlight the environmental credentials of the bottle

Delamere Dairy’s mini milk bottles offer the perfect solution for catering and hospitality businesses in preparation for the incoming ban on single-use plastic sachets.

GOLDBERG & SONS launches Premium Cola

GOLDBERG & SONS, the premium filler brand, has launched its own cola taste with the introduction of GOLDBERG Premium Cola. With a careful selection of ingredients, the new Premium Cola is perfectly crafted to enhance the taste of dark premium spirits in cocktails such as Cuba Libre or Whisky Cola.

Summer Of Sports

Whether at the stadium or at home, ready-made brands like Gunner offer a hassle-free way to enjoy a refreshing drink without missing any of the action.

New survey flags waste management opportunities in hospitality

A new survey of the hospitality industry has revealed a lack of understanding about waste management that could be stopping hotels, pubs and restaurants saving thousands of pounds a year.

phs Wastekit, a leading supplier of balers and compactors, conducted a survey to gauge attitudes towards waste management and identify the current waste management practices used by a range of sectors including hospitality.

SMIRNOFF VODKA SERVES UP GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD’S LARGEST COFFEE FESTIVAL GROUP

• Smirnoff has secured exclusive vodka sponsorship with The Allegra Group across their global coffee festival portfolio for 2023
• Festivals taking place in Amsterdam, London, Paris, São Paolo, New York and Milan
• Smirnoff will hero the iconic Espresso Martini serve
• Each festival to feature a sponsored Smirnoff cocktail bar
• Four festivals to offer Smirnoff cocktail masterclass sessions

PITCH PERFECT PAIRING: SIX BY NICO MAKES ITS FESTIVAL DEBUT WITH OTHERLANDS THIS SUMMER

• Scotland’s newest camping festival, Otherlands, adds Six by Nico to its line-up for 2023

• Partnership marks new direction for Six by Nico with first-ever ‘al-fresco’ experience

Keep your Christmas 2023 on-brand advise the experts

It can be tricky to know where to start when choosing Christmas decorations for your premise but the advice from the experts is to pick a theme and stick to it.

phs Greenleaf has been providing the hospitality industry with Christmas trees and decorations for over 20 years, including pre-decorated trees of all sizes, bespoke displays and festive accessories for both inside and outside a premise.

Men’s beauty brand Shakeup Cosmetics signs retail deal with Boots

This latest launch will see the Bath-based indie brand expand their UK high-street presence to over 350 stores.

Shakeup Cosmetics was founded by twin brothers Jake Xu and Shane Carnell-Xu, after they suffered from Rosacea and struggled to find cosmetic products designed specifically for men’s skin.

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival celebrates the world’s best tasting coffee this spring

Coffee lovers worldwide unite and honour one of the world’s most sought-after coffee beans at the 6th annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival. This year the festival marketplace takes place on Saturday 25th March in its usual home, the historic Newcastle Parade Grounds in St. Andrew, Jamaica.  

ALMOST A THIRD OF BRITS CHOSE PRE-MIXED COCKTAILS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

  • Pre-mixed cocktail market has rocketed by 226% over last five years
  • Findings in line with recent research revealing 30% of Brits will cut their spending on alcohol in 2023 

JANGRO ENHANCES DIGITAL WALL CHART TOOL

Jangro, the UK & Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has recently updated its award-winning digital wall chart creator with a fresh new look, as well as enhancing its functionality.

Woolfox wellness experience exudes radiance amongst rural surrounds

Luxury lifestyle members club, Woolfox, approached B3 Designers to develop the design narrative of their estate as part of their design overhaul.

THE BEAUTY OF BARREL-AGEING

Barrel-aged American craft beers are well-suited to the hospitality sector due their premium positioning and ability to command a price at parity with a bottle of wine.  

How to Improve Customer Experience with Smart Video Solutions

Today’s business owners need to provide an exceptional customer experience to develop a loyal customer base and stay competitive. 

Desi Daru Wins World’s Best Flavoured Vodka Title

The Alphonso Mango Spirit is Crowned Global Leader at World Vodka Awards

Launched just seven months ago, Indian-inspired and British-made ultra-premium vodka, Desi Daru has already been named World’s Best Flavoured Vodka in the prestigious, World Vodka Awards.

AA reveals new Rosette Award winners for 2023

The UK’s top restaurants and hotels have been recognised at this year’s prestigious and highly anticipated AA Rosette Awards.

Fifteen restaurants were commended for their culinary excellence, demonstrating an unprecedented level of quality and originality.

Creatively gourmet Easter celebrations at École Ducasse

To commemorate the Easter celebrations École Ducasse, an undisputed reference in educational excellence in the field of culinary and pastry arts, is offering original creations, programmes and workshops around chocolate that will delight both amateurs and professionals with a passion for sweetness.

The convenience of a can

In recent years, sales of pre-mixed cocktails have been booming, increasing by 226% from 2016 to 2021, making it one of the fastest-growing segments across beverage alcohol.[1] In fact, at Gunner Cocktails, sales of our Saint doubled across 2022 and we are forecasted 500% growth year on year.

Looking ahead, the current cost-of-living crisis is bolstering demand for portable bar-level quality cocktails, which offer consumers the same enjoyment at home or when out at events.

It is important that the hospitality industry takes note of this growing trend, so firms do not miss the chance to capitalise on this additional revenue stream.

A CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE TO FEED THE SOUL

Bang & Olufsen AND TWO MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF TOM SELLERS UNITE with smallbone FOR opulent picture-house pop-up

For two weeks only, Bang & Olufsen is inviting Londoners to lose themselves in an evening of cinematic indulgence at Smallbone’s Luxury Pavilion, nestled in the heart of Knightsbridge.

JANGRO ENHANCES DIGITAL WALL CHART TOOL

Jangro, the UK & Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has recently updated its award-winning digital wall chart creator with a fresh new look, as well as enhancing its functionality.

THE CASTLE INN WINS BEST TRENCHERMAN’S PUB AWARD 2023

Last night, The Trencherman’s Guide announced their 2023 awards, with The Castle Inn, part of the Exclusive Collection, taking home the ‘Best Trencherman’s Pub’ award.

Three Management Appointments for Vine Hotels  

Following two successful years as general manager of the Charlecote Pheasant hotel, this month Alice Davies will be moving to a group role within the Hotel’s owning company, Vine Hotels.  Dan Rowell is appointed to replace her in the Hotel’s top job with Jamie Hitchins joining the group’s Birmingham West Bromwich hotel.