BULLDOG Gin and Gruppo Campari announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Gruppo Campari will acquire most of the assets of BULLDOG London Dry Gin, an independently owned brand, for USD $55 million plus the assumed liabilities and working capital for approximately USD $3.4 million. The deal leaves cash-on-hand and other assets on […]
Weetabix Food Company, Britain’s number one selling cereal brand, announced a £30 million capital investment programme across its UK manufacturing sites in Burton Latimer and Corby. The creation of new production capacity by 2018 will significantly raise volumes to match rising sales of the iconic Weetabix biscuits both at home and overseas. The investment will […]
British high street bakers Greggs has begins testing a next day delivery service in London following early trials in Newcastle. Two small pockets of the City of London have been chosen for the new trial starting. They will deliver to any areas within a 0.4 mile radius of Greggs in Cheapside and Eastcheap – but […]
The UK’s newest independent frozen yoghurt parlour, The Sloane Bros Frozen Yoghurt Co., has announced that they are launching their distinctly British froyo brand nationally in early 2017 and globally in 2018. Off the back of the success of their initial Brick Lane store, which has attracted local press and celebrities alike, and their shopping […]
Yum China Holdings and Taco Bell Corp., the world’s largest Mexican-inspired restaurant chain, announced that they have opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in the second largest economy in the world: China. The inaugural restaurant is located near Shanghai’s landmark Oriental Pearl Tower in the Lujiazui area, the city’s central business district, and is Taco […]
Domino Pizza’s broad ranging marketing activities have helped the company strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive UK fast food delivery market with strong annual results that will facilitate the opening of an additional 400 new stores. As part of its strategy to hold off competition from the likes of Deliveroo and UberEats, Domino’s recently […]
‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield has opened its new Cannon Street restaurant and bar to the public on 21st November. Bookings are already being taken for the 200 cover bar and restaurant, while event planners are being encouraged to enquire about exclusive hire of this exciting new venue. To celebrate the launch of the new restaurant and […]
On November 16, beloved London restaurant wagamama opens its first New York location at 210 Fifth Avenue at 26th Street, bordering the bustling NoMad and Flatiron neighbourhoods. A menu of Asian food inspired by the flavours of Japan includes bold donburi and teppanyaki, soul-satisfying ramen, colourful curries, gyoza and steamed buns. All dishes are prepared […]
Deliveroo, the on-demand delivery service for high-quality restaurant meals, has partnered with Heineken, the UK’s leading cider and beer producer, to launch Brew House – a brand through which consumers will be able to order Heineken beer and cider directly to their doors via the Deliveroo app. The exclusive partnership, and creation of the Brew […]
Ogilvy & Mather London (O&M London) has been appointed by London craft gin distiller, Sipsmith Independent Spirits, to work on strategic and creative projects for their hand crafted small batch London Dry Gin brand. Sipsmith pioneered London’s gin revival, led by Sam Galsworthy, Fairfax Hall and Master Distiller Jared Brown, who set up London’s first […]