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Restaurant groups across the UK are drafting staff consultations this month as new tipping rules take hold. The changes build on the 2023 Tipping Act, adding a duty to consult workers before setting or reviewing any gratuity policy.
Belgium’s iconic brewing sector is under serious pressure. A new annual report reveals falling sales, declining exports, and looming regulatory threats, even as the industry pumps record investment into innovation and fights to protect its UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage.
Waiter respect has become one of the most urgent conversations in global hospitality today. Research from the International Labour Organization shows that frontline food service workers report some of the highest rates of workplace mistreatment across all industries. This is not a minor issue. It is a structural problem affecting millions of restaurant professionals worldwide, … Read more
International Restaurant & Bar Expo transforms Astana into Central Asia’s premier hospitality destination. From June 16-18, 2026, industry leaders gather at EXPO International Exhibition Center. Moreover, this event combines three major shows in one strategic location. Everything the hospitality industry needs arrives under one roof. Therefore, both exhibitors and visitors discover unprecedented business opportunities here. … Read more
Discover the finest vegetable-focused dining across all 27 European countries. This curated collection features leading restaurants celebrated for their exceptional reputation and culinary excellence, with many holding prestigious Michelin stars. Each establishment offers an outstanding dining experience, showcasing innovative vegetarian and vegan cuisine that elevates plant-based cooking to new heights. Vegetable Restaurants: A Celebration of … Read more
On Sunday, November 17, 2025, Baptiste Tieberghien from Wielsbeke won the “First Cook of Belgium 2026” title. The 33-year-old chef-owner of restaurant Lin’eau triumphed at “Horeca Expo” in Brussels. Club Prosper Montagné organized this prestigious 73rd edition championship. Remarkably, this marked his first attempt at the coveted title. Final Round of the Competion “First Cook … Read more
