Skip to main content
Hit enter to search or ESC to close

Narrow down your searches to:

  • All
  • Food is Living
  • Industry
  • Farmers & Growers
Top Picks
Bord Bia

Casusal Dining & Contract Catering Sectors

Carluccio's Ireland to get liquidator

Hospitality Ireland - 29.05.2020

The Irish business of restaurant chain Carluccio's is expected to get a liquidator in June. Carluccio's entered administration earlier this year, but has since been rescued in the UK by food magnate Ranjit Singh Boparan, who purchased the restaurant chain in Britain from administrator FRP Advisory last week. Carluccio's Ireland, which operates restaurants on Dublin's Dawson Street and on the Glasthule Road just outside of the capital in Dún Laoghaire, has called a creditors' meeting for June 10. According to The Irish Times, British newspapers reported that the Dawson Street Carluccio's venue was one of 31 outlets that the chain's new owners intended to keep open, while another 40 outlets will close. It is understood by The Irish Times that Carluccio's plans to propose appointing accountant Jim McStay of Dublin firm McStay Luby as liquidator. The chosen liquidator will be officially appointed at the June 10 creditors' meeting.

 

Compass acquires tech start-up Feedr as it introduces mobile ordering and pre-payment

The Caterer - 26.05.2020

Compass Group UK and Ireland has acquired technology start-up Feedr in a move to accelerate its digital transformation, with mobile ordering and pre-payment to be introduced across workplaces. The deal, which was completed in March, will play a key role in reshaping Compass' 'return to work' strategy, increasing flexibility for consumers and facilitating social distancing. The Feedr app also allows users to track their food intake, helping them make healthier choices and giving them a better picture of nutrition. Robin Mills, Managing Director of Compass UK and Ireland, said: "Compass is eager to embrace the potential of technology to improve the way we serve our clients and customers, and to help people make healthier choices. "Feedr is a leader in its field and we will ensure Compass is the partner of choice for any business wanting a personalised food offer for its employees. Feedr will provide the agility we need to meet the changing needs of workplace dining as we emerge from lockdown and adjust to a new normal."