• When consumers buy two pints of Stella Artois’ at their local, they will also receive a pack of the limited-edition Crisps Artois to share together
• Each packet of limited-edition Crisps Artois will include a QR code that consumers can scan to donate to Hospitality Action. Stella Artois will match all donations up to £60,000
• Pubs and bars can register their interest to stock Crisps Artois at: www.crisps-artois.hospitalityaction.org

“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WHEAT”

Altamura Distilleries is proud to announce the UK launch of its premium vodka (43% abv / 700 ml), which is available through Boutinot UK from 1^st June 2023. It’s the first spirit made from 100% ancient Altamura grains. It is distilled using a process that is carefully designed to preserve the pure essence of the ingredients that it’s made from, resulting in a vodka that is elegant and refined on the palate, and rich in the notes that derive from the sun kissed Italian terroir and the use of Altamura wheat.

Hard Rock Hotel London to be transformed as ‘The Cumberland’

Clermont Hotel Group, famed for creating and operating ‘hotels as individual as you’, will be transforming Hard Rock Hotel London into The Cumberland May 2023. Situated in one of the city’s most sought after locations at Marble Arch, The Cumberland will continue to champion London’s cultural and music scene, inspired by its rich history of housing music legends.

Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced that three new high-profile members are joining its Governing Board.

Lighting plays an essential role in creating the desired atmosphere at a hospitality venue. With skilful craftsmanship and innovative creativity, lighting can transform any interior space into a setting that is inviting, comfortable, and enjoyable. By utilising high-quality fixtures, fabrics, textures, and colours strategically placed throughout the room, lighting can create an ambiance that will captivate guests from the moment they step inside.

NAC (North Audley Canteen), the stylish French restaurant based in London’s Mayfair, has gone international with the opening of three new venues across the Middle East. A monumental expansion for the UK-based brand, NAC have launched their first site in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Doha (Qatar) with one more opening to follow in Dubai, due to launch soon. 

• Crates of beer brewed for the coronation of Edward VIII in 1937 are being put up for auction on the 5^th May with proceeds going to The Prince’s Trust
• Greene King launches new Coronation Ale to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III 

Leading UK ceilings manufacturer Zentia launches a three-step online acoustic calculator.

An online acoustic calculator that helps architects and other specifiers check ceiling product performance against acoustic standards in just three simple steps has been launched by the UK’s leading ceilings manufacturer Zentia.

What could be the first castle built during King Charles III reign was made possible following a six-figure investment from The Cumberland Building Society when no other lenders would give the go-ahead for the regally ambitious project.

New insight identifies which consumers have the most influence in deciding which hospitality venues to visit and the factors influencing their decisions

• TiPJAR partners with Deputy so staff can receive cashless tips
• New connectivity simplifies admin and compliance for business owners and managers, making it easy for them to reward and motivate staff
• Honest Burgers is the first company to use the new offering

SURGING interest in low and no alcohol drinks by UK consumers has seen a race in the hospitality industry to tap into this popular trend. International restaurant franchise Heavenly Desserts is already ahead of the curve – and unveiling a springtime menu of magical mocktails to embrace the craze…

Arc Inspirations, the award-winning premium bar operator, is set to expand its successful portfolio of venues with the opening of its largest BOX bar to date in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, this June. The group currently operates 18 premium bars across the Midlands and the North of England, under the brands of Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Manahatta and BOX.

The Space & Underwater Tourism Universal Summit (SUTUS), the world’s foremost space and underwater tourism event, has announced its return on 26^th-28^th September 2023.

Announcement comes as brand gets ready to launch new Brooklyn-inspired glassware into the on-trade

Brooklyn Brewery is rounding off a supercharged first year for its popular new Pilsner by becoming the Official Beer of Glastonbury Festival, the largest greenfield music and performing arts event in the world. The brewery has also secured headline serving appearances at a host of other popular summer festivals.

The Springboard Charity is calling for walkers, runners, cyclists and swimmers to join its biggest challenge yet – a race around the globe, virtually visiting the seven wonders of the world.

• Launching 125ml cans of the Tommy’s Margarita (Tequila, Lime, Agave – 14.7% ABV) with Wahaca 
• Available via Deliverooand for takeaway / Click & Collect

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is delighted to announce Scott Brands as their new Executive Chef. In his role, Brands will lead the culinary team and oversee several dining outlets including Shang Palace and Lemon Garden, as well as the corporate and events catering operations. 

Globally celebrated residential and hospitality design brand YOO have signed an agreement with leading Thai developer – World Corporation, to bring both their hospitality brands, the luxury By YOO Residences and upper upscale YOO2 Hotel, to Phuket, Thailand, in partnership with  hotel management company, La Vie Hotels & Resorts, who will operate both hotels.

The new beer is available to purchase exclusively from Sainsbury’s

Great beer is hard to find, but Camden Town Brewery is continuing to make it Eazy with the launch of the latest beer in its fresh tasting line up: Eazy Hazy IPA.

Demand for cask ales from Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery is nudging close to pre-Covid levels, as the brewer secures listings with a number of pub operators for its established cask brands and new additions. The brewer estimates it will have increased its on-trade outlets by around 250 by this summer, compared to the same period last year.

An innovative social dining restaurant in the city which serves contemporary eclectic cuisine, cooked over fire has launched a new menu featuring local, foraged and fresh ingredients – April dishes at Forage Bar & Kitchen include a coffee-rubbed pork chop with used coffee grounds and a local wild garlic kimchi; roasted artichoke hummus, with artichoke crisps and flatbread; and onglet steak tacos with fermented pickled chilli. 

• Research: Older people stick with simple single flavours, while young people opt for combinations
• The Delicious Dessert Company launches a new range of Yum Yums