Ukraine
Pret hires 250 Ukrainian refugees
Pret A Manger has hired 250 Ukrainian refugees as part of its employment programme, which first launched in April 2022 following the Russian invasion.
Thomas Franks drives to Ukraine with essential supplies
Contract caterer Thomas Franks has delivered six vans filled with essential supplies to Ukrainians in partnership with Hook Norton Brewery, bringing the group’s total donations over the past year to 100 tonnes.
2022 review of the year
Restaurant staffed by Ukrainian refugees to open in London
Rockfish to remove cod from menus due to supply issues
Mitch Tonks has announced that his Rockfish restaurants will remove cod from all menus this summer[...]
High food and drink inflation set to extend into 2023 amid cost and supply crises
Foodservice prices in April were 10% higher than in April 2021, thanks to high energy costs[...]
Marriott pulls out of Russia
Hotel group Marriott International has announced it will be pulling out of the Russian market as[...]
Can we employ Ukrainian refugees?
If you have an employee with Ukrainian relatives, the pathway to jobs can be opened up,[...]
McDonald's Russian restaurants to reopen under new brand after sale
McDonald’s has found a buyer for its Russian business after the war in Ukraine pushed it to exit the market."
Seaward hotel closes to the public to host Ukrainian refugees
The 54-bedroom Seaward hotel in Weston-super-Mare has closed its doors to customers for the rest of the year to house Ukrainian refugees instead.
McDonald’s to exit the Russian market after 30 years
McDonald’s has announced it will leave the Russian market and has already started the process of selling its restaurants in the country.
Spanish scheme to connect Ukrainian refugees with hospitality jobs
Spain has launched a scheme to connect Ukrainian refugees with job opportunities in hotels and other[...]
Foodservice prices hit another record high as supply issues mount
Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector hit 13.6% in March, the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price[...]
Hospitality businesses report incidents of cooking oil theft as prices rise
Hospitality businesses have fallen victim to cooking oil theft in recent weeks amid fears of further[...]
Hospitality warned of further price rises amid cooking oil shortage
Hospitality operators could see further cost increases “on food bills right across the menu” as the[...]
UK to ban imports of Russian caviar and high-end goods
The UK government has announced a new list of sanctions on Russian products, including caviar."
Operating in a warzone: How a Ukrainian hotelier is offering sanctuary to refugees
A Ukrainian hotelier has described how his business has moved to provide sanctuary to refugees as Russia continues its invasion of the country.
Hospitality industry lunch raises £176,000 for Ukraine Appeal
Over 1,000 hospitality professionals participated in the Lunch4Ukraine fundraising event on 5 April, which has so far raised £176,000 for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Appeal.
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