Monthly Archives: May 2013

Clement Robert becomes Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013

Clement Robert, head sommelier at Medlar Restaurant, London, has won the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013 following a closely contested final yesterday [28 May]. Second was head sommelier at The Ritz, Tobias Brauweiler, with Kathrine Larsen of Zuma third. Organised by the Academy of Food & Wine Service, the exciting day of competition […]

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Host Management outperforms market with 35% growth

Organic growth, an impressive retention rate for existing business and the impact of two acquisitions have helped Host Management achieve a 35% rise in turnover to £20.7m for the year ending 31 December 2012. Operating profit remained flat at £536,000 as Host continues to reinvest its income in support resources to improve and enhance service […]

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HVS appoints Samantha Muna as East Africa representative

Global hotel consultancy and valuation specialist HVS is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Muna, who will be in charge of business development for East Africa. Muna, based in Nairobi, will be a key source of business generation in the region as HVS continues to grow its consulting and valuation business throughout Africa.

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Snacking to rise, but evening meals declining

The UK’s foodservice sector will experience long-term growth now the worst of the recession is over, although it will take at least until 2016 to return to food sales levels of 2007. This was the conclusion of Horizons’ managing director Peter Backman, speaking at his company’s annual briefing – Success in Challenging Times – held […]

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