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Abé joins Toque d'Or as head judge

Nestlé Professional has announced that chef Sally Abé has been appointed as head judge for the 38th edition of Toque d&r...

Budget delivers permanent cut to business rates

The chancellor announced a permanent cut to business rates as part of the eagerly awaited budget. During her address to parliament, Rachel Reeve...

Wage increases highlight need for budget support in hospitality

The government has announced that from April 2026, the National Living Wage will increase to £12.71, a rise of 4.1%. The wage ra...

Registrations open for lunch! North

Registrations have now officially opened for lunch! North, the dedicated trade show for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go operators. Now...

Worrall Cup marketing comp opens for entries

The Garden Centre Association is asking its members to submit their marketing campaigns for the annual Worrall Cup competition. The winner will ...

International Salon Culinaire opens for entries

International Salon Culinaire has officially opened for entries, with hundreds of culinary professionals set to compete in more than 90 live and...

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Cake4Kindness Day returns

20th November 2025 will mark Cake4Kindness Day, with its vision to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for those experienci...

Event preview: UCFF 2025

The Universal Cookery and Food Festival (UCFF) is returning on 16th September; it is being held this year within the inspiring su...

Feature: Chelsea Flower Show

When it comes to the horticultural calendar, there is one obvious annual institution. With roots going all the way back to 1862, the Chelsea Flo...

Diary dates

INDUSTRY INSPIRATION National Cream Tea Day 27th June Nationwide Join Rodda’s Clotted Cream and Tiptree as they host the nati...

GCA: Food for thought

Our Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures show that the big winner last year was food sales, in restaurants, food hal...

Events: Glee 2025

Garden centres across the UK are thriving, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of their customers. Central to this transformation i...

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Case Study: Dobbies

Situated a stone’s throw from the bustling John Lennon Airport, Dobbies in Liverpool is a glasshouse-style building, housing the best of t...

Case Study: Notcutts Garden Centre

Founded in 1897, family-owned business, Notcutts, prides itself on creating a home-from-home experience for its diners. With nineteen garden cen...

Case Study: Bents' Garden and Home

If you’re up north and on the lookout for excellent dining options, a place where you can bring your beloved canine friends and want to sc...

GARDEN CENTRE RESTAURANT REOPENS AFTER MAJOR FIRE

Following a major fire, Digby’s restaurant in Alton Garden Centre has reopened. The plan was to close for a month, however the restaurant ...

CARPTENTER’S NURSERY AND FARM SHOP ANNOUNCES CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

The Hertfordshire garden centre has announced its support of the Brain Tumour Research as its charity of the year after two of its staff being a...

BENTS GARDEN AND HOME BEST SUNDAY ROAST

Top garden centre restaurant has surprised customers with high end roast dinner. Bents Garden Centre near Leigh, Wigan, has been turning heads w...

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