You’ve probably already heard, we’re leaving the EU. But how is Brexit likely to affect the catering industry? It’s hard to say for certain at this stage, but there could be opportunities as well as threats. Will the Government now slash EU legislation and red tape? Probably not (for a while at least). All EU legislation is also ratified…
Now that we have our new Lady PM in Theresa May and urbane Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond (both accurately predicted by my postman) it’s only fair some credit is given to their predecessors. Back in 2010 the Cameron / Osbourne combo. inherited a staggering financial crisis upon a global scale never seen before.…
The theme of this year’s NABMA Conference is “Maximising Your Market Asset” and we have a wide variety of speakers who will be talking about how they go about achieving this objective for the benefit of their markets. Of course you can adopt this approach in respect of any aspect of your markets management and…
Gourmet sausages, locally brewed beers, ciders and wines, and chic upcycled furniture are just a few of the products that will be available to buy at a new monthly local producers’ market set to launch at Northampton Market on Saturday 30 July. The market, which will be in addition to the existing market, will run…
The first ever Enfield Market Beach was officially opened on Thursday 21st July. The Beach occupies more than 100 square metres of the Market Place and consists of 20 tonnes of sand, deckchairs, Tiki Huts, buckets and spades and its very own palm tree! The Beach has been brought to Enfield Town by the Old Enfield Charitable…
Bolton’s first ever Teenage Market was such a hit that it is to make a return in the autumn. Young entrepreneurs and performers are being urged to sign up for the event, organised by Bolton Council. It aims to give young people an opportunity to showcase their business ideas as well as their musical and dramatic talents. The…
Westminster City Council is looking for a new partner to secure the long term future of Berwick Street market in Soho, so that it can be enjoyed by residents and visitors for generations to come. Despite its enviable location in the heart of Soho and its history as one of London’s oldest street markets, Berwick…
Autumn Fair 2016, organised by i2i Events Group, will incorporate the most comprehensive selection of Gifts available to the UK trade in the season ahead. Over 230 Gift suppliers will occupy Hall 5 of the exhibition, where they will be co-located with the complementary sector, Children’s Gifts, Toys & Gadgets. Some of the best-known names…
Warm summer weather is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow, so it’s especially important right now that you keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold until they are ready to be eaten. Temperature regulations for food products High risk foods must be kept at the right temperature before and during preparation to remain…
Canterbury, a city with around 40,000 residents and 6.4 million visitors a year, holds its market every Wednesday and Friday, while Herne Bay’s market takes place each Saturday in a town of 32,000 people. Both markets are well-established and benefit from a very loyal customer base and a wide variety of stallholders.Canterbury City Council runs…