Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, has teamed up with Chef Network, a professional community who connect chefs across the country to promote the seafood experience of Taste The Atlantic. The aim of the partnership is to showcase the enormous potential for visitor food experiences (particular seafood experiences) on the Wild Atlantic Way, to promote and encourage the use of local seafood on menus by other chefs/hospitality operators and to encourage the partnership between producers and chefs to deliver this. Businesses in tourism and hospitality, including hoteliers, restaurateurs and publicans, have reacted with concern to the news that the country is to move to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. Hoteliers have expressed alarm at the additional restrictions being proposed for the country. Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the Irish Hotels Federation states that Level-3 restrictions would make it impossible for many hotels to stay open without a substantial and immediate increase in Government supports. The COVID-19 pandemic and the necessary measures to contain the spread of the virus caused a sudden and unprecedented contraction in economic activity, both domestically and globally, during the second quarter of 2020. Similar to the pattern seen elsewhere, since the trough reached in the April-May period, Irish economic activity has rebounded somewhat with the re-opening of economy. However, the recovery has been partial and uneven and, in many cases, levels of domestic-focussed economic activity remain well below pre-pandemic levels. A total of 12 trade associations and 429 individual businesses from the country's hospitality, tourism and events sector have written to the Taoiseach expressing their major concerns about the current response to Covid-19. The letter is co-signed by 216 hotels, 115 pubs and bars, 52 companies from the event sector or that supply the drinks and hospitality sector. Mount Charles today unveiled student restaurants in Southern Regional College’s brand new £35 million award-winning 14,000 square-metre landmark campus in Armagh and its new 4,500 square-metre £15 million campus in Banbridge. Ireland’s largest support service organisation will provide food and beverage services to College staff and students returning to undertake Further and Higher Education qualifications, Training for Success programmes, as well as those taking part in a range of apprenticeship programmes. The next few months are going to be critical in managing the crisis and recovering our strengths. Collaboration and engagement will pave the way to recovery. In this context, Orgalim has increased its number of events in an effort to provide a platform for discussion and engagement among key stakeholders. Each event gathers relevant experts and zooms into topics central to Europe's industrial strategy. The bulk of these events are taking place virtually and open to all. Have a look at the next few events and register: With BREXIT now only a matter of weeks away, there will be a number of operational and strategic ramifications for IFSA member companies, from logistical, supply chain and certification adjustments to overarching cost and policy implications.
The Brazilian Association of Specialty Coffee is promoting a fully digital series of business roundtables to connect local providers of specialty coffee with European buyers. Sessions will take place from 9th - 13th November 2020. All registered buyers will receive samples of Brazilian providers products before the roundtable sessions. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER There are few businesses where hygiene has such a direct impact on the bottom line as restaurants and cafes. Keeping up with good hygiene in foodservice is key in all areas of your business, including the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, as well as when making deliveries. Good hygiene routines will help you ensure food safety and provide the best and safest experience possible for both your guests and staff. It’s time to gear up and make the most of your outdoor space. Gear up with a Trailblazer system & go out with a vengeance! Trailblazer BBQ, made in Ireland, sold worldwide. Our industry leading range of outdoor cooking equipment brings a rapid return on investment along with a unique theatre, mobility & power that’s needed to drive your business forward in this new ‘inside-out’ normal. |
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