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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Meet Kaneda Pen
Discover Kaneda Pen, owner and chef of Mampen in Soho. Celebrating Cambodian flavours, resilience, and diversity in London’s hospitality scene.
September 14, 2025
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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Kangni Dai
As part of our ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series, we meet Kangni Dai, director of Space Specialty Coffee and Kafei Studio in Glasgow. He shares his journey from Wenling, China to Scotland, his passion for coffee, and his hopes for greater cultural exchange in the global coffee industry.
September 9, 2025
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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series – Meet Iain McPherson
As part of our ESEA Heritage Month Blog Series, we meet Iain McPherson, award-winning bartender and owner of Panda & Sons in Edinburgh. Recognised globally as one of the industry’s most influential figures, Iain shares his journey, cultural heritage, and hopes for the future of hospitality.
September 9, 2025
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BIH Spotlight Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The BIH Spotlight Awards 2025 finalists have been announced! Discover the inspiring individuals and businesses recognised for creativity, innovation and leadership in the UK hospitality, food, and drink.
August 26, 2025
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Community Spotlight: Meet Ngwafu Tansie
Discover how Ngwafu Tansie, founder of GwafuVegan, is reshaping the hospitality industry through conscious cooking, community education, and sustainable plant-based food.
August 5, 2025
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Community Spotlight: Meet Toyo Odetunde
Toyo Odetunde, food writer and supper club host, shares her journey from law to hospitality, celebrating West African cuisine through creativity and storytelling.
June 21, 2025
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Championing Inclusion in Hospitality: Nominations Now Open for the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards
Nominations are open for the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards. Celebrate diversity and recognise excellence in hospitality, food, and drink.
June 14, 2025
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Meet the Thrive in Wine Class of 2025
Introducing the Thrive in Wine Class of 2025! Ten trailblazers awarded scholarships to study WSET wine qualifications.
June 8, 2025
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Celebrating Five Years of Be Inclusive Hospitality
Celebrating five years of Be Inclusive Hospitality with achievements, community, and insights on diversity, culture, and the future of hospitality.
June 4, 2025
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Black Business Fund Winners Announced
The winners of the Black Business Fund were announced last week, seeing £250,000 distributed to 25 Black-owned businesses.
February 7, 2023
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