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  5-Star Luxury Accommodation Debuts on the North Coast: Dunluce Lodge

  Wednesday, February 21, 2024

  A new five-star hotel and hospitality venue, Dunluce Lodge, worth £16.5 million is scheduled to debut close to Royal Portrush golf course this fall.
  
  Situated by the fourth fairway, the lodge will offer more than 80 local employment opportunities and feature 35 luxury suites.
  
  The property will also contain a small spa, private dining facilities, and a cozy fireside lounge area.

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  Revolutionary Vertical Farm Debuts in Gloucestershire, UK

  Tuesday, February 20, 2024

  Jones Food Company, a pioneering vertical farming business backed by Ocado, unveils its advanced vertical farm in Lydney, Gloucestershire
  
  In the UK, Jones Food Company's new facility, referred to as JFC2, marks their second foray into vertical farming, preceded by their initiatives in Lincolnshire (2018) and an innovation center in Bristol (2022).
  
  At JFC2, an assortment of herbs and salad greens is grown, which consist of basil, coriander, flat-leaf parsley, dill, lettuce, pak choi, and baby leaf cress.

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  Glasgow's Latest Culinary Offerings: Nico Simeone Unveils a New Immersive Cocktail Experience

  Monday, February 19, 2024

  Glasgow continues to be a thriving hub for new culinary adventures, with renowned chef Nico Simeone introducing an innovative cocktail bar
  
  Set in the premier location of Six by Nico on Byres Road, Somewhere by Nico will hold its inaugural event on March 19.
  
  Chef Nico Simeone characterizes his latest establishment as a "multi-sensory adventure," featuring a regularly changing cocktail menu with six courses and corresponding gourmet dishes.

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  25% of Hospitality Businesses in the UK Face Financial Instability: Urgent Action Required

  Monday, February 19, 2024

  The latest research carried out by UKHospitality with contributions from the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and Hospitality Ulster brought to light significant concerns regarding the financial
  
  condition of the pub, restaurant, hotel, and cafe industries in the UK.
  
  The research revealed that a quarter (25%) of hospitality firms have no cash reserves left, while another 29% can only sustain their operations for three months.

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  A Year of Resilience for Scotch Whisky and Scottish Salmon Exports

  Friday, February 16, 2024

  Scotch Whisky and Scottish Salmon, two iconic British exports, have defied challenges in 2023 and reached impressive milestones
  
  The value of Scotch Whisky exports surpassed £5.6bn, with a total of 1.35bn bottles being shipped around the world – equivalent to 43 bottles per second.
  
  Simultaneously, Scottish salmon emerged as the top food export for the UK, valued at £581m, exceeding other popular British products.

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  Unexpected Stability: UK Inflation Remains Unchanged as Food Prices Decrease for First Time in Nearly Two Years

  Wednesday, February 14, 2024

  A surprise development in the UK's inflation rate occurred in January, as the consumer prices index (CPI) remained unchanged at 4%, despite food prices decreasing for the first time since September 2021.
  
  The ONS revealed that a decrease of 0.4% occurred in food prices last month primarily because of reduced costs for bread, cereals, cream crackers, and chocolate biscuits.
  
  Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices have risen by 7% since last year, but their increase has noticeably moderated since April 2022.

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  2024 Kicks Off Strongly for M&S Food Business in the UK - NIQ Report

  Wednesday, February 7, 2024

  M&S food retail business saw strong sales growth at the start of the year, according to NIQ data
  In the 12-week period ending January 27, M&S reported a substantial year-on-year sales growth of 11.6%, trailing only German-owned Lidl (which saw a sales increase of 13.2%).

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  Highland Coast Hotels Expands Presence in Inverness with New Acquisition

  Tuesday, February 6, 2024

  Highland Coast Hotels has announced its latest acquisition, Lochardil House in Inverness, marking the company's first property within city limits
  
  The Victorian mansion boasts 28 guest rooms, catering to various preferences from classic singles to luxurious suites.
  
  Lochardil House also offers a dedicated event space capable of hosting up to 200 individuals, making it an ideal venue for weddings and meetings.

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  Scotland has a new Two Michelin Star restaurant

  Tuesday, February 6, 2024

  The Michelin Guide UK revealed the Scottish restaurants awarded Michelin stars in 2024, featuring a new two-star recipient.
  
  Mark Donald, formerly of Number One at the Balmoral, now heads this distinguished dining spot.
  
  The restaurant joins Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, which has held a Two Michelin Star rating for years.
  
  I2t's with great pride we can say that 2024 marks our 19th year of attaining two Michelin stars, but each year feels like the first."General Manager - Andrew Farlie, Dale Dewsbury
  
  Timberyard, an Edinburgh restaurant known for its ingredient-led cooking sourced from local suppliers, retained its Michelin Star for the second year.

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  1958 René Magritte Masterpiece "L'ami intime" to be Auctioned for Up to $64 Million

  Monday, February 5, 2024

  In March, a significant painting by the renowned Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte named "L'ami intime" (The Intimate Friend) will go up for sale at Christie's auction house in London
  
  The 1958 masterpiece, which has not been publicly exhibited since 1998, is expected to fetch between $38 million and $64 million.
  
  Magritte's work is known for its dreamlike imagery, poetic themes, and use of symbolism, as evidenced in "L'ami intime."