This Weeks Industry Highlights

New 6,000 SQ FT multi-kitchen restaurant, bar, and entertainment concept to open in Manchester with Award-winning independent traders revealed

Positioned as the home of eclectic independent food, innovative drinks, and boundary-pushing entertainment, a new 6,000 SQ FT restaurant is set to open in Manchester this November, with three award-winning kitchens set to join the space.

Exhibition has been brought back to life by the team at family owned, Grade A Alternative. More than 60 jobs are being created as a result of the venue, as well as widening opportunities for smaller independent businesses with takeovers of its deluxe kitchen spaces.

Levelling up from the traditional food hall concept, Exhibition promises an exquisite dining experience with global inspiration and local heart, with space for 200 covers by day and a capacity of 400 by night. All alongside incredible entertainment, two bars and dedicated exhibition spaces for local artists.

Prestwich favourite and Michelin Guide named Osma will bring a new relaxed edge to it’s famous Scandinavian concept, Caroline Martins of the Sao Paulo Project with a brand new version of her Brazilian-British fusion cuisine, plus Ramsbottom’s Basque fire cookery restaurant, Baratxuri, will join the line-up at the new venue in Manchester city centre...

Hip Pop awarded Independent Drinks Producer of the Year’ at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival

Fast-growing kombucha drinks brand, Hip Pop, has been awarded ‘Independent Drinks Producer of the Year’ at the prestigious Manchester Food and Drink Festival. One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards [MFDF] took place on Monday 26th September 2022, and celebrated the very best in hospitality across Greater Manchester. Highlighting both industry talent and outstanding contributions to the region’s community, 17 winners were announced across a host of different categories. These included Neighbourhood of the Year, Coffee Shop of the Year, Great Service Award and more.

Originally launched in 2019 as ‘Booch & Brew’ by friends Emma Thackray and Kenny Goodman, ‘Hip Pop’ has since evolved into an established, functional drinks brand, where its ‘gut lovin’ range of organic Kombucha, CBD Kombucha and Living Soda are now sold by leading retailers across the UK, including Booths, Harrods, Not on the High Street and Health Store. The Cheshire-born brand has seen an exciting period of growth during 2022, having doubled its revenue and headcount over the last 12 months, now employing a team of 16...

#FES22 – Food Entrepreneur Show

The Food Entrepreneur Show makes its much-anticipated return to London’s ExCeL on 19th & 20th October, forming the biggest business growth event for the food and drink industry.

The Food Entrepreneur Show is renowned for being THE go-to event for the industry-altering solutions driving the profits of venues across the globe!

Why?

Because year upon year it provides attendees with tools, techniques, and tricks they need to boost profits, build a brand, and grow their business. The show is completely free and boasts to have everything a food entrepreneur could need for success.

The Food Entrepreneur Show is a perfect opportunity to connect with thousands of like-minded professionals, gain advice and build long-term beneficial working relationships.?It is also renowned for providing unparalleled networking opportunities for professionals working across the restaurant, coffee shop, takeaway, drinks and catering industries. This year’s event offers the greatest opportunity yet to build those vital connections that will help transform a business.

The show floor is expected to be packed with professionals operating across every facet of the industry and The Food Entrepreneur Show will give every attendee access to a unique networking environment where both quality and quantity of connections are very much achievable...

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