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31-August-2011 | SSP News Release
Caffè Ritazza World Barista Championship to take place in London
Nine contenders from around the world will compete in the final of this year’s Caffè Ritazza World Barista Championship, which will take place at the historic Dickens
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18-August-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP enters Austrian market with 70 million euro contract win at Vienna
SSP has clinched a 70 million euro contract to operate six new units at Vienna International Airport’s new Skylink terminal extension. The deal, which will run for
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8-August-2011 | SSP in the News
Andrew Lynch, CEO of SSP, is interviewed by Rose Jacobs in the Financial Times
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/22413ed6-bfa9-11e0-90d5-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1USBtOQBJ
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8-August-2011 | SSP News Release
A non-foodie food executive
Andrew Lynch, CEO SSP, was interviewed by Rose Jacobs for the Monday Interview in the Financial Times on 8th August 2011. The resulting article is below. Monday
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22-July-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP to operate the first Starbucks coffeehouses in Finland and Norway following its successful launch of the brand in Sweden
Helsinki - Finland : Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), and SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today
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30-June-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP UK Wins additional Center Parcs catering contracts
SSP UK, the food travel experts, has completed a deal on eight existing food and beverage operations across all four Center Parcs villages, with agreements to further
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23-June-2011 | SSP in the News
BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INVESTMENT CREATES OVER 65 JOBS
A significant investment in the food and drink offer for passengers at Belfast International Airport has created more than 65 jobs with five new units including two
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16-June-2011 | SSP News Release
Starbucks Coffee Company and SSP to expand Starbucks presence into Norway
Oslo, Norway; June 16, 2011 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), and SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide
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30-May-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP secures major contract at Frankfurt
SSP has consolidated its strong position in the German market with a substantial new business win at Frankfurt Airport. The contracts, which will see the company open
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24-May-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP secures one of the world’s largest airport F&B contracts at Oslo
SSP has secured a major new deal to run over 30 food and beverage outlets at Oslo Airport. The five year deal means the company will remain the sole F&B operator
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18-May-2011 | SSP News Release
Caffè Ritazza launches new range of summer drinks
Caffè Ritazza is introducing a new range of iced drinks in time for the summer. The range includes exotic fruity mocktails such as summer fruits mojito (made with fruit
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9-May-2011 | SSP News Release
Upper Crust launches first baguette campaign
Global baguette chain Upper Crust, part of the SSP portfolio, has launched its first ever UK advertising campaign as part of a £250,000 investment to support the
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11-April-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP opens dazzling array of category-leading outlets at Budapest as part of major new development project
SSP has opened an impressive collection of new cafés and restaurants at Budapest Ferihegy Airport’s Sky Court. The company is investing a significant 2.8 million
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1-April-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP partners Marks & Spencer's return to France
Marks & Spencer today announces that it will return to France towards the end of this year with a combined e-commerce and retail ‘bricks & clicks' strategy in
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28-March-2011 | SSP in the News
Caffe Ritazza wins the Café Food Award at the Café Society Awards 2011
Caffe Ritazza has won the Bel UK Café Food Award at the 2011 annual Cafe Society Awards for its Firecracker Chicken and Chorizo Panini Melt. With Natura Amore’s
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14-March-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP wins new contract at Suvarnabhumi
SSP Thailand has clinched a five-year £9.5 million deal to operate four new outlets at Suvarnabhumi International airport. The outlets are situated in the food court
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23-February-2011 | SSP News Release
Sparkling new edition to Birmingham Airport
A new Champagne and wine bar, Blanc et Noir, is making its UK debut at Birmingham. Blanc et Noir, which is described as a premium but accessible experience from
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21-February-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP wins major food and beverage contract at London City Airport
SSP has secured a multi-million pound deal to operate five cafés and restaurants at London City Airport, commencing on 1st April 2011. Two new cafés will begin trading
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25-January-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP takes top honours at first FAB awards
SSP scooped four of the top prizes at the 2011 Airport Food and Beverage awards. The company won the first award of the evening for Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage Outlet
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17-November-2010 |
SSP News Release
SSP opens new outlet at Helsinki
The new Fly Inn Restaurant and Deli at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offers passengers a stylish and on-trend setting in which to enjoy a wide ranging menu, together with
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17-November-2010 |
SSP News Release
SSP Lounge staff at Changi praised for customer service following A380 engine explosion.
SSP staff operating the Quantas customer lounge at Singapore Changi airport have been thanked for their fantastic work in helping to customers grounded by engine
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17-November-2010 |
SSP News Release
SSP UK wins its fourth AOA Award with M&S Simply Food
The food travel expert, SSP UK has won the award for "Best Retailer" by the Airport Operators Association (AOA) for its partnership with iconic brand M&S Simply
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17-November-2010 |
SSP News Release
SSP America takes centre stage at the 2010 ACI - NA Concessions Conference Award Show
SSP and its partners win five prestigious awards, including 1st place for Best Food and Beverage Programme at the industry's annual ACI-NA Concessions Conference in
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22-November-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP America wins key food and beverage contract at Sacramento International Airport’s new Central
SSP's line-up to include local favourites Jack's Urban Eats, Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, Cafeteria 15L and Old Soul Co. SSP America, the North American division of
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21-October-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP opens new outlets at Frankfurt
SSP has opened a new food court called Around the World at Frankfurt Airport. To appeal to a broad range of customers, the new facility is comprised of three distinct
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29-September-2010 | SSP News Release
Caffè Ritazza World Barista Champion is crowned
The Caffè Ritazza World Barista Championship has reached its exciting climax in Rome and Jurate Skarzauskaite from the UK was the victor in this prestigious
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7-September-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP brings leading Asian brand Saboten and premium bakery name Panopolis to Changi
SSP has secured two new deals to open a Saboten outlet and a Panopolis bakery at Singapore Changi Airport. The new Panopolis will be located in the departure area of
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3-August-2010 | SSP News Release
Andrew Lynch confirmed as keynote speaker for the September Arena Lunch
Andrew Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of SSP, is confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Arena September lunch - ‘Food on the Move’. The networking event takes place
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31-July-2010 | SSP News Release
New contract with HK Government VIP Lounge and HK Airline Lounge
We are proud to announce the successful award of two new contracts to provide a full range of lounge services for both HK Government VIP Lounge and Hong Kong Airlines
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12-July-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP’s Montreux Jazz Café continues to expand - New outlet set to open in Zurich
SSP’s third Montreux Jazz Café will open early next year at Zurich Airport. The outlet will be located at the airport’s newly refurbished Pier B. Entertainment will
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30-June-2010 | SSP News Release
Marcus Samuelsson and SSP open new Street Food at Stockholm- Arlanda Airport
World-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson and SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new Street
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21-June-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP named the UK's 23rd biggest private company by Sunday Times Deloitte Top Track survey
SSP was this week ranked 23rd in a major survey of the biggest privately owned businesses in the UK. The Sunday Times Deloitte Top Track 100 Survey is compiled for
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1-June-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP's Win At Hong Kong by Airports International Magazine
SSP's Win At Hong Kong (Copyright Airports International Magazine. Originally published in June
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24-May-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP wins prestigious sandwich award
SSP has once again won the title En Route Sandwich Retailer of the Year in the UK’s prestigious British Sandwich Association Sammies Awards. This year, the accolade
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19-May-2010 | SSP News Release
Burger King’s new 20/20 restaurant design makes UK airport debut
SSP UK has unveiled Burger King’s dynamic new restaurant design at Birmingham Airport, as part of the airport’s catering redevelopment. Burger King 20/20 is already
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5-May-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP wins HKIA multiple F&B contract
SSP has secured a major new contract to operate six cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Hong Kong International Airport, including the re-design of noodle
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4-May-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP wins new contract...
SSP, the Food Travel Experts, has secured a major new contract to operate six cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Hong Kong International Airport. This will
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4-May-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP captures key Hong Kong International Airport contract
HONG KONG. Food travel specialist SSP has captured a major contract for a range of new food & beverage units at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). These
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30-April-2010 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 10
27-April-2010 |
SSP News Release
Hong Kong receives Customer Service Excellence Award
Seven of SSP HK Staff have been awarded the HKIA Customer Service Excellence award 2009/10 by Airport Authority of Hong Kong. The rating was based on incidents of
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21-April-2010 | SSP in the News
Dining in Jet-set style by SCMP Advertorial
Start your voyage with an exceptional dining experience before take-off at the Hong Kong International Airport. (Copyright South China Morning Post. Originally
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14-April-2010 |
SSP News Release
Ajisen Ramen & Hui Lau Shan re-opens in style
On April 14th, a Ceremony was held to celebrate the openings of refurbished Ajisen Ramen and Hui Lau Shan in the arrival hall of Hong Kong International Airport.The
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13-April-2010 | SSP News Release
SkyTrax success for SSP...
SSP airport client Hong Kong International Airport was once again named best airport for dining by SkyTrax. Hong Kong International Airport has won this award
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11-April-2010 |
SSP News Release
“Foot” support in Green Walk
On April 11th, 41 staff and family members from SSP in Hong Kong joining the Green Walk 2010, a charity program organized by The Conservancy Association for raising
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1-April-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP’s Montreux Jazz Café goes international...
SSP The Food Travel Experts’ Montreux Jazz Café will cross the globe when Australia’s first café opens in Sydney in May. The concept, which made its first appearance at
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1-April-2010 | SSP in the News
Montreux Jazz Café makes down under debut...
AUSTRALIA. The Montreux Jazz Café is set to open its first outlet outside Switzerland through SSP at Sydney Airport’s new-look International Terminal (T1) in May
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1-April-2010 | SSP News Release
April News Round-up
Asia SSP opened a Burger King at Chiang Mai, and a Kopitiam cafe at Hat Yai in March. Conferences SSP is to be a key sponsor of the ACI Airport Cities Conference and
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31-March-2010 | SSP News Release
Caffe Ritazza Barista Wins the SSP UK National Barista Championship
Caffè Ritazza’s Matthew Roberts was crowned UK Barista Champion at the 2010 SSP UK National Barista Championships. Held in London on Tuesday 30th March, the
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26-March-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP outlines detail of its contract renewal in Zurich
SSP, The Food Travel Experts, have announced details of plans for their food and beverage operations at Zurich Airport, following the win of a seven plus two-year deal
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26-March-2010 | SSP in the News
Exclusive Chinese and Western Cuisine in HKIA by U-magazine Advertorial
Copyright U-magazine. Originally published on 26 March, 2010
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26-March-2010 | SSP in the News
Discover Asian exclusive restaurant in HKIA by Eat & Travel Weekly Advertorial
Copyright Eat & Travel Weekly . Originally published on 26 March, 2010
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19-March-2010 | SSP News Release
Hannah Saunders Wins Menu Innovation and Development Award with Camden Food Co.
SSP UK is delighted to announce that its Product Development Manager, Hannah Saunders, has won the Coffee and Sandwich category with Camden Food Co.'s menu at the Menu
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18-March-2010 |
SSP News Release
Another Award for SSP Hong Kong - Airport Staff Safety Recognition Award
Apart from the Customer Service Competition 2009, some of our Hong Kong colleagues also received the Airport Staff Safety Recognition Award on 18th March 2010. This
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17-March-2010 |
SSP News Release
Great news for sweeping the 5 out of 6 top prizes for the Customer Service Competition 2009 organized by Airport Authority again!
Congratulations to the below awarded outlets: T1 – Catering Group Champion Grappa’s Bar & Italian Restaurant (8T005) First Runner Up Burger King Airside
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17-March-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP unveils a range of concepts at Málaga...
SPAIN. Leading food travel service group SSP has unveiled 12 food & beverage units at Málaga Airport’s new terminal, which opened on Monday. These include the
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16-March-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP opens new units at Malaga
SSP has now opened twelve new bars and restaurants at Malaga’s new third terminal. The new units include the stylish Lamoraga restaurant and gastrobar, and Spain’s
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8-March-2010 | SSP News Release
NYC’s famed steakhouse, The Palm opens...
SSP America, a division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has celebrated the grand opening of The Palm Bar &
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1-March-2010 | SSP News Release
March News Round-up
Spain SSP’s new units at Malaga Airport are to be formally unveiled on 16th of March. The opening of the airport’s new terminal will be marked by a high-profile ceremony
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1-February-2010 | SSP News Release
February News Round-up
Sweden SSP has opened the first commercial lounge at Gothenburg Central Station. The lounge is already proving popular with travelers, and is being promoted by SSP’s
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1-February-2010 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 9
12-December-2009 | SSP in the News
Time Out Hong Kong
Picks of the best places to graze at Chek Lap Kok – Grappa’s, Chen Fu Ji, Tian Xia Dumplings and Hereford Beefstouw Steak House
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7-December-2009 | SSP News Release
December News Round-up
Sweden Starbucks will make its debut in the Swedish market at Stockholm Arlanda airport in February next year. Burger King at Stockholm Central Station has been named
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4-November-2009 | SSP News Release
November News Round-up
SSP UK Air scored over 92% in the latest Burger King Operations Excellence Review. Meanwhile, Burger King Arlanda scored 93% in its latest survey, and is now
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2-November-2009 | SSP in the News
Fashion & Beauty
My Secret Best Picks at Green Cottage Vietnamese Restaurant in Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. Signature dishes include Raw Beef in Noodle Soup, Baked
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23-September-2009 | SSP News Release
September News Round-up
SSP has won an eight year contract to operate 15 of 21 new food and beverage units at Malaga Airport, Spain. The new outlets will include a restaurant called Lamoraga
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31-August-2009 | Industry News
Airport to set 'green' rules for vehicle fleets
The Airport Authority will impose stricter rules on the 2,700-strong fleet of vehicles on the airport island in an effort to reduce emissions
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4-March-2009 |
SSP News Release
Career Talk at Poly University of Hong Kong
The career exhibition was held successfully on 4 March at Polytechnic University of Hong Kong. Through the exhibition, we hope to establish a good employer image and
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1-March-2009 | SSP News Release
Excellent Customer Service
Burger King (The Peak outlet) received a letter of appreciation from a school principal for their excellent service. The school is a special school for children with
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31-December-2008 |
SSP News Release
Congratulations! SSP HK outlets awarded the Customer Service Competition 2008
Five SSP HK outlets are awarded the Customer Service Competition for their outstanding performance in customer servicing organized by Airport Authority of Hong
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SSP in the News
Andrew Lynch, CEO of SSP, is interviewed by Rose Jacobs in the Financial Times
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/22413ed6-bfa9-11e0-90d5-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1USBtOQBJ
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BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INVESTMENT CREATES OVER 65 JOBS
A significant investment in the food and drink offer for passengers at Belfast International Airport has created more than 65 jobs with five new units including two
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Caffe Ritazza wins the Café Food Award at the Café Society Awards 2011
Caffe Ritazza has won the Bel UK Café Food Award at the 2011 annual Cafe Society Awards for its Firecracker Chicken and Chorizo Panini Melt. With Natura Amore’s Sicilian Cake
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SSP's Win At Hong Kong by Airports International Magazine
SSP's Win At Hong Kong (Copyright Airports International Magazine. Originally published in June
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HKIA in Momberger
SSP wins HKIA multiple F&B contract
SSP has secured a major new contract to operate six cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Hong Kong International Airport, including the re-design of noodle restaurant
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