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Authentic Danish bakers Ole & Steen today announces the appointment of its new Group CMO as the brand continues to accelerate growth across its key markets. Sarah Harris will join the business on May 19th, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in retail and hospitality marketing to help shape the next chapter for the iconic Danish bakery brand. Her role will span marketing, brand, product and digital strategy across Ole & Steen’s growing presence in London, Copenhagen and New York. Sarah will also play a pivotal role in strengthening customer engagement and loyalty as the brand continues to invest…

As UKHospitality marks seven years in operation, the leading trade body has significantly grown its member representation. Over the past 18 months, the leading voice of hospitality has significantly grown its membership across all types and size of business – from independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, to major UK-wide operators. New members include the likes of the Beautiful Pubs Collective, easyHotel, Fulham Shore, Leonardo Hotels, Nutwood Pubs, Paulton’s Park, Popeye’s and Starbucks. A number of strategic affiliate partnerships with the Association for Indoor Play, the Professional Association of Self Caterers UK and the B&B Association have enabled UKHospitality to build…

More Than Only Food & Drink’ Campaign will Showcase Over 50 EU Wines at Booth C40 The European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign will spotlight the extraordinary diversity of EU winemaking at this year’s London Wine Fair, with a selection of more than 50 wines from across 27 Member States – many of which are yet to be discovered by the UK trade. Championing innovation, authenticity, and sustainability, the campaign will offer visitors to booth C40 a rare opportunity to taste wines from unexpected corners of the EU — including Malta, Belgium, Czechia, Luxembourg, Poland, and Spain — that reflect…

Whatever Kind of Dad, They Eat Free! Heavenly Desserts is marking Father’s Day 2025 with a sweet and generous offer for families across the UK. On Sunday, 15th June 2025, dads dining at any Heavenly Desserts location will receive a complimentary dessert or brunch main, as part of the brand’s celebration of father figures of all kinds. Whether he’s a DIY expert, a football enthusiast, or a thrill-seeking superdad, Heavenly Desserts is inviting guests to honour the father figures who make a difference every day. The initiative is designed to bring families together and create memorable moments over a shared…

Ahead of World Paloma Day on 22nd May, I wanted to get in touch to introduce a new tequila-less take on the classic cocktail, featuring Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop.  With the global premium gin category experiencing a resurgence and expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 – 2031, gin is back and it’s crashing the tequila party. Still G.I.N is the brand new, ultra smooth gin from Dre and Snoop – ready to remix cocktail culture. Crafted through a two-stage distillation process, the brand’s tangerine, jasmine, and coriander notes are perfectly suited to a zesty and refreshing…

DabbaDrop partners with popular Sri Lankan restaurant for next menu collaboration DabbaDrop is thrilled to announce their next menu collaboration with Kolamba, one of London’s most beloved modern Sri Lankan restaurants. Together, they’ve created a bold, comforting menu rooted in the island’s rich home-cooking traditions – a celebration of depth, warmth and spice. Available exclusively on the 4,5 & 6 June 2025, the Kolamba x DabbaDrop – A Sri Lankan Feast menu will include: Especially for this menu, Toasted Pol Sambal will replace the usual Ginger Jam – a dark, toasted coconut relish with mustard seed, curry leaf, lime and black pepper which is…

Warrington is the Sunday Roast capital of Scotland according to new research. Food experts from Lucia, the company behind the study, analysed the increase in average monthly searches for ‘Sunday roast’ between 2022 and 2024 across the United Kingdom. Searches for Sunday roasts saw the highest rise in Warrington and Aberdeen, surging by 100% with Warrington topping the England list. Plymouth ranked second with an 86% rise, and Wakefield placed third at 75%. Other North West destinations featured in the top hotspots with Blackpool in fifth place and Liverpool ninth. LocationPercentage Increase 2022-2024Aberdeen100%Warrington100%Plymouth86%Wakefield75%Blackpool67%Birmingham60%Luton57%Wolverhampton56%Liverpool51%Lichfield50% The UK saw a 172% increase overall. Looking…

Few people in the rapidly changing fields of robotics and artificial intelligence captivate the public’s interest as much as Elon Musk. Digitally altered photos and rumors of Musk with a “robot girlfriend” have been going viral recently, igniting discussions about the future of human-robot relationships. Even though these specific pictures have been shown to be artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fakes, they still spark a larger conversation about the place of humanoid robots in our everyday lives. Tesla Optimus and the AI-Human Companionship Landscape AttributeDetailsTopicMusk Robot Girlfriend (AI Companionship Speculation)Robot NameOptimus (Tesla Bot)CompanyTesla, Inc.First UnveiledAugust 2021 (AI Day)Physical Description5’8” height, 125 lbs…

Suffolk’s Gressingham Duck is collaborating with Rural Retreats for a new and extensive on-pack promotion with a prize draw to win of a romantic weekend away at one of Rural Retreats’ holiday cottages.  The campaign, which will run in all major supermarkets and retailers from the end of January for three months, will feature on 400,000 packs of Gressingham Duck’s fresh duck products in all major retailers. Buyers need to look out for the special promotional stickered packs for a chance to win a three-night stay at a Rural Retreat property of their choice, from its portfolio of…

Aperol Spritz has been named the most popular cocktail among Brits this year. Espresso Martini ranks second, and the classic Margarita takes third. Festive favourite, Mulled Wine also ranks among the most popular cocktails throughout the year in the UK.  A new analysis has revealed the most popular cocktails in the UK just in time for the party season, with Aperol Spritz crowned top.  Ticket suppliers for gigs, clubs, and festivals, New Years Eve Events analysed Google search data from the last year to reveal the UK’s favourite cocktails for 2024. The research combined terms such as “Mojito recipe” and…