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On average, a worker in the ‘accommodation and foodservice activities’ industry, which encompasses the hospitality sector, earned £240 a week in September 2015, down £2 from the figures in August 2015, but up 4.9% on September 2014. Workers in the...

Simon Tarr, chief executive of People 1st, said: “Research indicates that 80% of companies that invest in apprentices report an increase in staff retention, but that’s just the beginning – there is also compelling evidence that progressing your...

The four day show welcomes visitors from every sector of hospitality such as restaurants, pubs, cafes, contract catering, casual dining, the cost sector, and hotels. Toby Wand, managing director from organiser Fresh Montgomery, said: “It may seem a...

Over three quarters of people are opting for homemade dishes in venues such as pubs and 79% of consumers are wiling to pay more for a homemade pie, according to commissioned research by Jus-Rol. Chris Braeger, sector controller for foodservice...

The award, which is the brainchild of commercial dishwasher specialist Winterhalter, celebrates the contributions that KPs make to the foodservice industry. Along with the glory of being KP of the Year, Peter receives a trophy, £1,000 cash, plus a...

There is a species of Mushroom named after SpongeBob Square Pants. The new species of mushroom has been named Spongiforma Squarepantsii because of its similar appearance to a sea sponge. Ever wondered why we eat eggs from chickens and ducks, but not...

“The British public could improve their health and reduce the environmental and resource impacts associated with food consumption by eating a greater variety of protein-rich main ingredients,” according to Tom Cumberlege, one of the report’s authors...

The three day event hosts seminars and conferences alongside exhibition stands and live demonstration theatres. Amongst the speakers is Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association; Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon...

The research reveals that the majority of hospitality workers will decide to leave a new job within the first week if it’s not what they expected, and that poor work/life balances are to blame. Four out of five hospitality professionals would leave a...