Innovation Marketplace

This September, Nicholson’s Pub Collection will join forces with the award-winning organic brewery, Stroud Brewery, to launch an exclusive limited edition beer in time for Organic September and Cask Ale Week. Named after the Greek goddess of Earth, GAIA is a brand… Read More

In an exciting new partnership for 2024 –NESCAFÉ® B2B by Nestlé Professional – has given small and medium businesses, a unique opportunity to win bespoke insight and advice from serial entrepreneur and business guru Deborah Meaden.   Open to SMEs*, across all… Read More

Founders of Avallen Spirits, the owner of Avallen Calvados, Stephanie Jordan-Balmforth and Tim Etherington-Judge launch a new consultancy to accelerate sustainable practices across the Drinks and Hospitality sectors* The founders of Avallen Spirits, the owner of Avallen Calvados, Stephanie Jordan-Balmforth and Tim… Read More

Five hospitality heavyweights gathered for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion focused on transforming the perception of hospitality careers and attracting more young talent to the industry. The panel event took centre stage at the 2024 Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or awards… Read More

Nestlé Professional is thrilled to announce the winners of the 36th edition of its prestigious hospitality competition Toque d’Or. After an exhilarating Grand Finals Week held from April 21 to 25, Geraldine Sierra Torres from Westminster Kingsway College and Jasmine… Read More

apetito, the UK’s leading food producer to the Health, Social Care, Care Homes, and Education Sectors, has been honoured with the UK’s highest business accolade, The King’s Awards for Enterprise, Sustainable Development.   Wiltshire-based apetito which incorporates its subsidiary, home meals delivery… Read More

Azzurri Group, operator of ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has launched its third annual Sustainable Dining Report. During FY23, the company delivered a strong financial performance, opened additional restaurants and expanded its brands’ retail offerings. Amidst this period… Read More

As Toque d’Or’s 36th anniversary competition hots up, Nestlé Professional has announced the shortlist of college students who have made it through into the Heats. Taking place at The Grand Cookery School in York over 12 and 13 March 2024,… Read More

Sodexo UK and Ireland is proud to announce that Sharon McConnell, from Northern Ireland, was joint winner of Sodexo’s global Sustainable Chef Challenge. The Sustainable Chef Challenge highlights Sodexo’s commitment to sustainable food and its goal to ensure that 70%… Read More

We recently hosted a roundtable for a group of senior executives from across the restaurant, pub, bar and contract catering world, bringing together leaders to talk frankly about their achievements in sustainability. We wanted to understand where they see the… Read More