Articles by Date : October 01 2005 - October 31 2005

Monin Pomegranate syrup
Monin, manufacturer of flavoured syrups, has introduced Pomegranate for adding a sweet and refreshingly tart flavour to cocktails and cold drinks. more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

Powerade Aqua+ from Coca Cola Enterprises
Coca-Cola Enterprises is aiming to build on the success of Powerade and attract more women to the sports drink sector with the launch of Powerade.... more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

No added sugar Milkshake mix from Crusha
In light of government and parental concerns about obesity, Crusha has launched two No Added Sugar varieties to its Foodservice milkshake mix range..... more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

b2b Smoothies from Aimia Foods
Aimia Foods has introduced an ambient range of smoothies with a shelf life of 12 months designed to give many more caterers the chance to benefit.... more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

Decaf tea from Tetley
The drive towards a healthier lifestyle means that some people are choosing to reduce their caffeine intake or even cut it out altogether. Tetley tea.... more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

Twinings Everyday tea
Following its launch into the retail market, Twinings Everyday is now available in several food service formats, including string and tag, envelope,.... more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

Cafédirect single bean coffee
Cafédirect is launching what it says is the first Fairtrade whole bean coffee range consisting of coffee from three distinct origins - Las Nubes (.... more
(20 October 2005 00:00)

Bombay Palace claims £1m in damages from cleaning firm
Bombay Palace restaurant in London’s Connaught Street has claimed more than £1m in damages from cleaning group ISS following a fire in 2001. more
(19 October 2005 14:54)

Refurbishment costs eat into Choice's profits
Choice Hotels Europe’s (CHE) refurbishment programme, combined with increasing energy costs has eaten into the company’s profits, it said today. more
(19 October 2005 13:20)

Food sales boost Spirit Group
Strong food sales at pub operator Spirit Group helped push like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter up 3.9% year-on-year. more
(19 October 2005 12:57)

FishWorks boasts most productive year so far
Mitchell Tonks’s FishWorks restaurant chain has capped a successful year, which saw it listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), with.... more
(19 October 2005 12:17)

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world, including: Choice Hotels expand into Ireland; leading spas named; Rezidor to boost Middle East profile; trendy.... more
(18 October 2005 16:40)

Gate Gourmet staff frustrated after contract delays
MPs and Union officials have accused in-flight caterer Gate Gourmet of dragging its heels over signing new staff contracts. more
(18 October 2005 11:57)

Lightflower bid for Urbium made unconditional
Lightflower Acquisition has had its £113m cash offer for Tiger Tiger operator Urbium declared unconditional. more
(18 October 2005 11:27)

Smoking ban set for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is set to follow the example of the Republic of Ireland and Scotland by outlawing smoking in all public places. more
(17 October 2005 17:53)

Going topless in Torquay
The entrepreneur who introduced topless barmaids to Torquay has bought a second bar in the resort where young ladies will also bare their bosoms for.... more
(17 October 2005 15:42)

Days Inn Sparkbrook sold
The Days Inn Hotel in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, has been sold off an asking price of £3m through agent Colliers Robert Barry. more
(17 October 2005 15:29)

Commercial hotel bought for £3m
The Bridge House Hotel, Acocks Green, Birmingham, has been sold for £3m through agent Colliers Robert Barry. more
(17 October 2005 15:23)

Scarborough hotel has new owners
The Redcliffe Hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has been sold through agent Colliers Robert Barry. more
(17 October 2005 15:17)

Thatched Oxfordshire pub seeks management couple
The Horse & Groom pub at Caulcott near Bicester, Oxfordshire, is up for sale through agent Colliers Robert Barry. more
(17 October 2005 15:04)

No more salt for KFC fries
KFC, the fast food chicken chain, has announced that it will no longer add salt to its fries. more
(17 October 2005 13:08)

Elton's Crown changes hands
The Crown Inn in Elton, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, has been sold off an asking price of more than £700,000. more
(17 October 2005 12:42)

Punch buys Devon leasehold pub
The Eyre Court Hotel in Seaton, Devon, has been sold to Punch Taverns off an asking price of £1.2m through agent Stonesmith of Exeter. more
(17 October 2005 12:27)

Cornish pub gets chef treatment
The Carpenters Arms at Metherell, Cornwall, has been sold by owners Margaret and Mark Vanstone through licensed property specialists Stonesmith of.... more
(17 October 2005 12:11)

£30m offer made for Loch Fyne
Private equity firm Hutton Collins has offered around £30m for seafood chain Loch Fyne Restaurants (LFR). more
(17 October 2005 12:00)

PFI hospital food comes under fire
Patients in Private Finance Initiative (PFI) hospitals are being deprived of fresh food because most of them lack proper kitchens, according to the.... more
(17 October 2005 11:02)

Bedfactory buys second property
Designer-budget hotel company Bedfactory Hotels has bought a second property, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with plans to expand the group to five.... more
(17 October 2005 10:52)

Amberley elbows the AA
One of the AA guide's top hotels has renounced its listing, claiming the publication is "past its sell-by date". Martin Cummings, owner of Amberley.... more
(17 October 2005 10:52)

What the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Michels may retire after Hilton merger; smoking ban plan for.... more
(17 October 2005 10:11)

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world, including: Shangri-La goes to Miami; London's south bank get two Park Plaza hotels; Marriott adds two more.... more
(14 October 2005 15:44)

Theatre sale ends Quinlan’s association with Savoy name
Quinlan Private has ended its association with the Savoy name with the sale of the Savoy Theatre in London for an undisclosed sum. more
(14 October 2005 15:03)

Von Essen bids £30m for Luxury Family Hotels
CatererSearch can exclusively reveal that Von Essen hotel group has made a bid in excess of £30m for Luxury Family Hotels (LFH) by the end of the.... more
(14 October 2005 14:34)

Hilton Group confirms HHC offer for hotel division
Hilton Group is in talks with US-based Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) about the sale of its hotel division for £3.6b. more
(14 October 2005 11:11)

Blunos leaves Lygon amid sale rumours
Martin Blunos, executive chef at the Lygon Arms, has left the hotel amid rumours it will finally be taken over by Paramount Hotels in December. more
(14 October 2005 10:49)

Bill Toner to join Host Management?
Former Aramark UK chief executive Bill Toner has reportedly signed a deal to join contract caterer Host Management. more
(14 October 2005 10:49)

UK tourism, hospitality and leisure undervalued
A leading industry association claims official figures undervalue the UK tourism, hospitality and leisure industry by £6.5b. more
(14 October 2005 10:19)

Ricker to open restaurant in London's Belsize Park
Restaurateur Will Ricker is to launch a new restaurant in Belsize Park, north London. more
(14 October 2005 10:16)

Friday Wrap: 14 October 2005
Claims this week that the value of the hospitality industry is being undervalued by the Government. The British Hospitality Association puts the.... more
(14 October 2005 00:00)

Jurys battle sparks into life once more
The battle for ownership of Jurys Doyle hotel group appears to be far from over after major shareholder and property developer Sean Dunne refused to.... more
(13 October 2005 17:28)

News in brief
News from the week, including: Prowse sells out of Lexington; Marriott's strong results; Africa charity plea; The Buttery off the market; Free guide.... more
(13 October 2005 15:53)

Café Rouge owner plans new brand
Café Rouge and Bella Italia operator Tragus could add a major new brand to its business. more
(13 October 2005 15:43)

BaxterStorey
Employer of choice profile for Baxter Storey more
(13 October 2005 15:23)

Gordon Ramsay fails to keep up a perfect 10
Gordon Ramsay's flagship London restaurant on Royal Hospital Road has fallen off the top spot in the 2006 Good Food Guide, published next week (20.... more
(13 October 2005 12:15)

Whitbread reshuffle sparks sell-off talk
Premier Travel Inn to merge with pub-restaurant division more
(13 October 2005 12:14)

Hospitality presses for a total ban on smoking
Momentum was building for a total ban on smoking this week, despite rumours the Government was considering allowing pubs to continue to offer smoking.... more
(13 October 2005 11:12)

Common accommodation standards launched today
Details of the new rating system by which all hotels and B&Bs across the UK will be judged are announced today exclusively in Caterer. more
(13 October 2005 10:45)

Nicola Jeans, Golden Tulip hotel group
Hotel group Golden Tulip has created the new post of franchise services and sales co-ordinator, which has been filled by Nicola Jeans. The University.... more
(13 October 2005 01:00)

Customer is king
Winning new customers - and, crucially, retaining them - has never been tougher. In the run-up to next month's Five-Star Customer Management.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Keeping the peace
Amid media speculation that drink-fuelled disorder is about to get worse under 24-hour opening, the role of those in the front line has been.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Small blast chillers
While impending HACCP requirements don't yet insist on specialised equipment to fast-chill risky foods, it may only be a matter of time. Bruce.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)