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Transforming New Zealand’s Waste System
Too much rubbish is ending up in landfills and our environment which is why the New Zealand Government is keen to hear your views on proposals to transform recycling in Aotearoa. Of particular note for hospitality and foodservice businesses is the ‘Separation of Food Scraps from General Waste for all Businesses’ proposal. To reduce food waste sent to landfill, the Government is proposing that all businesses should separate food waste from general waste. Feedback is being sought on this proposal and what this would mean for businesses, expecting that all businesses would need to provide space for one or more separate food waste bins and train staff to use them. Read more online
New Country Director for Subway ANZ
Subway has announced Shane Bracken has joined the company as Country Director of Australia and New Zealand. In his role, Bracken will be focusing on driving brand growth and increasing profit and market share, in a climate where the hospitality and QSR industry have taken hit after hit during the pandemic and chaotic weather occurrences. “Subway has been part of my career journey for more than 20 years and to be taking on this key leadership role for ANZ with a goal to continue to propel the brand upwards, is amazing to say the least.” Read more online
Voices from the Front Line
New AUT research has looked at workplace practices in the hospitality industry and gives recommendations to improve working conditions. The report Voices From The Front Line gives voice to hospitality workers whose feelings are often overlooked or marginalised. “Prior to the pandemic, hospitality in Aotearoa gave employment to 140,000 people – but unfortunately it has a bad reputation in how its employees are treated,” noted Dr David Williamson, lead author of the study. “The majority of employers are doing the right thing, but there is a significant minority of workplaces that are failing to comply with employment law and failing to provide decent work conditions. As the sector starts the post-Covid rebuild, now is the time to address these concerning issues.” Read more online
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According to his son, developer, and brewery founder Alasdair Cassels, who died on Saturday, had been diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, but didn’t want anyone to know. The 71-year-old was well known as the owner and developer of The Tannery boutique mall and as the founder of Cassels Brewing Company. “Alasdair’s family are devastated by his death,” his partner of 47 years, Bridget Taylor, said. “He gave us so much in his life, so much of himself.” The ambitious entrepreneur died surrounded by his partner, son Zak and four daughters – Madeleine, Pippi, Zoe and Mia on the 16th of April. Read more online
New Brewery for Mangawhai
Start-up microbrewery, Pacific Coast Beverages is set to begin construction of its production facility on the coast of the Mangawhai Harbour. The site will boast a vineyard, distillery, and brewery to be opened later this year, with a courtyard bistro overlooking the vines to open in 2023. “Our parcel of land has a free-draining sandy sub-soil and harvests plenty of sun with a north-west facing aspect,” commented Pacific Coast Beverages founder and Mangawhai local, Adam Booth. Read more online Burns & Ferrall are delighted to announce from 1 April 2022 the 74-year-old New Zealand business will begin operating as Reward Hospitality. This rebranding to Reward Hospitality sees Burns & Ferrall become the largest supplier of non-food, food service products in New Zealand and positions the Company as a more relevant and recognisable brand to its trans-Tasman customers. Read more online
The Innovative Heart of Hospitality has Rebranded
