Industry news

Dates for your diary

JULY

03 National Cherry Day

04-10 Great British Pea Week

04-10 National Barbecue Week

AUGUST

05 International Beer Day

08-14 Afternoon Tea Week

25 National Burger Day

Spread a little happiness

There are two things that make a venue stand out: food and service. To get it right, operators need to create a space where staff and customers want to be. With staffing shortages a real issue across the industry, making your staff feel appreciated and motivated is more important than ever, after all, we’re more productive when we’re happy. And it doesn’t need to cost a penny – here are some suggestions to foster a happy team:

» be flexible

» talk to them, say thanks for a job well done and share with them what’s happening in the business

» listen and act

» ask for their feedback, opinions and ideas

» prioritise workplace health

» give everyone the chance to get creative in the kitchen – you might even discover new dishes for your menu

» create opportunities – show there’s career progression and offer training.

Five a day

It’s now easier and more fun for customers to get their five a day with the latest trend for vegetable cocktails. As people look for healthier options, veggies such as carrots, beetroot, celery and kale are all making an appearance in cocktails.

Did you know?

STOCKHOLM- BASED DISTRIBUTOR ALIAS SMITH IS TO INTRODUCE THE WORLD’S FIRST TEQUILA IN A CARDBOARD BOTTLE, BUEN VATO, MADE FROM 94% RECYCLED MATERIAL