Category : People

  • Sheniz Ozdemir discusses what’s hot in the wine industry right now. Let’s talk wine. As the UK’s favourite tipple[1], there is so much to choose from that consumers are left spoilt for choice and can often be a daunting thought browsing through wine aisles. Tastes…

  • With over a year since the Soft Drinks Industry Levy was introduced, Fleet Street’s own Diet Coke addict Laura Cunningham looks back on lessons learnt and assesses the state of the market now. Described as ‘ground breaking’ at the time of implementation, it has certainly…

  • Earlier this month, FSC team members rolled up their sleeves and took to the streets of London to get behind the ‘Fill A Flask’ campaign, run by charity Only A Pavement Away, writes Cathy Murray. The campaign involves distributing reusable flasks of chilled water to…

  • With today’s ever-widening political and societal divides, consumers are placing increasing significance on company and brand purpose, authenticity and values, writes Mike Berry. The importance of purpose-driven communications has been rising up the corporate agenda with companies all too aware of the critical impact it…

  • During June we have been celebrating the first anniversary of UKHospitality, writes guest blogger Kate Nicholls. Given how much has happened in the past 12 months, it’s hard to believe that it’s only been a year since the organisation was formed. Our goal then and…

  • Jim Sullivan, the legendary US restaurant guru returned to the UK recently to deliver his ‘Leadership Masterclass’ workshop to a number of top foodservice and hospitality operators. His messages for a market that is rapidly changing still matter, writes Charlie Martin. It has been over…

  • In a world of clickbait headlines and sensationalised news, it seems for some restaurant critics the way to join in the game is to review mass-market brands. I’m sure their editors love no more than a big high-street name getting slated with the ferocity and…

  • It’s a man’s world. At least that’s how it can feel sometimes if you work in the hospitality industry, writes Michelle Williams. But at last week’s Women’s Entrepreneur Conference hosted by Propel, some of the most successful businesswomen in hospitality vigorously challenged the stereotype. I…