Articles by Date : February 01 2005 - February 28 2005

McDonald's and Whitbread remove Sudan 1 products
The Sudan 1 food dye scare has spread from the supermarket to the restaurant and catering sector. more
(28 February 2005 14:47)

What the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting hospitality... more
(28 February 2005 00:00)

Blue Elephant closes New Delhi restaurant
Blue Elephant International is closing its New Delhi restaurant this month because the venture has been poorly supported by successive franchisees. more
(28 February 2005 00:00)

Table Talk
A US chef has created a computer that prints paper meals... more
(25 February 2005 16:49)

McCulloch appoints two directors for expansion
Hotelier Ken McCulloch has recruited two directors to lead an aggressive expansion programme at hotel brands Dakota and Columbus. more
(25 February 2005 15:31)

Police lukewarm over drink disorder zones
Criticism of the controversial Alcohol Disorder Zone (ADZ) scheme is intensifying as the consultation period approaches its conclusion later this.... more
(25 February 2005 15:25)

Sodexho school meals get poor marks from Wiltshire headteachers
Headteachers in Wiltshire have panned Sodexho for the quality of its school meals. more
(25 February 2005 10:30)

Michelin restaurant guide reaches the USA
Michelin is planning to launch its first restaurant guide in the USA. more
(25 February 2005 00:00)

Hard Rock profits grow by 20%
Rank Group's Hard Rock division enjoyed healthy growth last year as sales at its cafes increased and the brand extended into the hotel sector. more
(25 February 2005 00:00)

Minimum wage to break £5 barrier
The national minimum wage will push above £5 for the first time this autumn, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt. more
(25 February 2005 00:00)

De Vere profits up by 3.2%
De Vere has announced a 2.3% increase in total turnover for the first 20 weeks of its new financial year. more
(25 February 2005 00:00)

Tsunami survivors to sue Accor in USA
Nineteen victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami are to file a lawsuit against French hotel giant Accor. more
(24 February 2005 17:28)

Osia restaurant to close
London's Osia restaurant on Haymarket is to close imminently. Owner Raymond de Fazio declined to comment, saying he had "not yet decided what to do.... more
(24 February 2005 17:23)

Reid is ready to get tough on labelling
Health Secretary John Reid yesterday signalled his intent to drive through contentious food-labelling reforms. more
(24 February 2005 15:24)

Some like it hot
Tabasco isn't just a fiery sauce in Cajun country - it's a way of life. Food isn't the same without it, as one disciple put it. But even by Louisiana.... more
(24 February 2005 15:16)

Bill Toner to leave Aramark
Bill Toner, the chief executive of Aramark UK, is leaving the US-owned contract caterer after six years with the company. more
(24 February 2005 12:01)

Employee accommodation
David Harris, a barrister and tax and national insurance specialist, looks at the financial implications of offering accommodation to hotel staff more
(24 February 2005 11:43)

A minute on the clock
Rainer Becker is executive chef at Zuma and Roka, and last week won the Tatler award for Best Restaurant in London and the title of Best Chef. Lottie.... more
(24 February 2005 11:40)

On the move
Noel Byrne has become operations director of Barnham Broom Hotel and Golf Club near Norwich. He was group operations director at Essex-based hotel.... more
(24 February 2005 11:35)

People moves
All the latest appointments and promotions... more
(24 February 2005 10:10)

Jennings celebrates 5.5% growth
Pub operator and brewer Jennings has announced a 5.5% jump in turnover for the five months to January 2005. more
(24 February 2005 00:00)

Center Parcs expects poor results
Holiday village operator Center Parcs has warned of poorer-than-expected trading figures. more
(24 February 2005 00:00)

Real Lives
As with hotels, there are international corporations and small independents. Here's a taste of both sides. more
(24 February 2005 00:00)

Hilton's hotels see profits grow by 17%
Prospects for the hotel sector are the best they have been in years, according to David Michels, chief executive of Hilton Group. more
(24 February 2005 00:00)

Agencies get away with paying less than the minimum wage
Agency staff in the hospitality industry may be working for less than the minimum wage, according to a report published today by the TUC. more
(23 February 2005 18:34)

Ronay's back on the guidebook scene
Hibiscus, Tom Aikens and the Waterside Inn were singled out for praise this week as veteran restaurant critic Egon Ronay made a return to publishing.... more
(23 February 2005 18:02)

Oliver calls for drastic action on school meals
Jamie Oliver this week launched a scathing attack on the Government's failure to sort out school meals. more
(23 February 2005 18:01)

Orient-Express thinks euro will damage tourism
Orient-Express Hotels fears the strength of the euro will stifle inbound tourism during 2005. more
(23 February 2005 14:50)

London delivers profit growth for Urbium
Strong trading in London and the addition of five new venues during the year helped Tiger Tiger operator Urbium grow its profits by 18% to £11m in.... more
(23 February 2005 13:23)

Food service briefing
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry... more
(23 February 2005 09:54)

Edinburgh restaurants reject congestion charge
Edinburgh's restaurant and bar operators are celebrating today, after hearing that the city's residents have voted overwhelmingly against the.... more
(22 February 2005 17:30)

Stage struck
Multi-function furniture specialist Gopak is offering two new portable staging systems, Ultralight and Prakticus. more
(22 February 2005 16:00)

Heaven 17
Loxton Foods has launched 17 new pre-prepared meal products on its January 2005 list including Caribbean chicken hotpot... more
(22 February 2005 15:53)

Sitting pretty
Furniture supplier Andy Thornton has introduced a new range of wicker furniture called Sula. more
(22 February 2005 15:46)

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world... more
(22 February 2005 12:05)

Cendant signs franchise deal with Crowne Hotels
US hotel giant Cendant Hotel Group International has signed its first franchise deal since acquiring Ramada International Hotels & Resorts. more
(22 February 2005 11:07)

All the fun of the fare at IFE
Extra ingredients could make this year's International Food Exhibition in London an even tastier prospect. more
(22 February 2005 11:01)

Millennium & Copthorne plans 20 more hotels
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels is planning to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland following a 48% jump in profits. more
(21 February 2005 17:34)

Hoteliers in the Midlands face huge rate rises
Midland hotels are facing bigger rate rises than the rest of the UK, according to property agents Christie & Co. more
(21 February 2005 16:41)

Restaurateurs are warned over new endangered fish
Restaurateurs and caterers have been warned against using five more species of fish by a leading marine conservation body. more
(21 February 2005 12:11)

What the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting hospitality... more
(21 February 2005 12:06)

Table Talk
A Chinese entrepreneur is about to turn the phrase "drink like a fish" on its head by producing a wine made from fish... more
(18 February 2005 17:29)

Pub operators see no need to rush licence applications
Pub companies are refusing to be rushed into submitting licence applications, even though the new Licensing Act will become law in England and Wales.... more
(18 February 2005 16:47)

Caterers warned to check Worcester Sauce
Caterers and bartenders have been warned to check at least two products that could contain the illegal dye Sudan 1, which has been linked to causing.... more
(18 February 2005 16:40)

Managers work an extra day every week
Managers in the hospitality and catering sector do nine hours and 36 minutes of unpaid overtime on average each week, according to the TUC. more
(18 February 2005 16:31)

Caterer helps to find missing person
A missing hospitality worker has been found safe and well following an appeal in this week's issue of Caterer. more
(18 February 2005 15:26)

Luminar loses second director
Another director at Chicago Rock restaurant operator Luminar has resigned. more
(18 February 2005 12:42)

Consumers are unimpressed by celebrity endorsements
Two-thirds of shoppers are not enticed by food and drink products promoted by celebrity chefs, new research reveals. more
(17 February 2005 16:48)

Winteringham wins business rates battle
Two-Michelin-starred Winteringham Fields has won its battle to be classed as a restaurant with rooms rather than a hotel. more
(17 February 2005 15:17)

Profits up 44% at Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental, the Hong Kong-based hotel chain, has announced a 44% jump in profits for 2004, putting a difficult 2003 behind it. more
(17 February 2005 13:18)