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We bring you the latest news from SSP UK and Ireland, The Food Travel Experts as well as food, travel highlights from around the world.
17-May-2013 | SSP News Release
Upper Crust’s Hog Roast & Crackling baguette named New Sandwich of the Year at the 2013 BSA Sammies
SSP brand Upper Crust won the top prize in the New Sandwich of the Year (hot) category at the 2013 British Sandwich Association Sammies last night for its Hog Roast &
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16-May-2013 | SSP News Release
SSP launches new programme which leads managers to a degree
SSP has announced the launch of a new level of their training programme which will allow its high-flying managers to complete a foundation degree. The Level 5
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8-April-2013 | SSP News Release
SSP and UK airports to raise funds of children’s charity
A pop-up coffee shop will be travelling the length and breadth of the UK to raise money for a very good cause. Throughout April, SSP’s teams will be selling Lavazza
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12-March-2013 | SSP News Release
SSP to open new bar at Manchester Airport
A new bar called The Grain Loft is to open at Manchester Airport T1. The outlet has been specially designed to reflect the warmth and character of the north west of
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14-February-2013 | SSP News Release
SSP opens three new outlets at Gran Canaria Airport
SSP has opened a new Caffè Ritazza, an Upper Crust bakery and a bar at Gran Canaria Airport. Upper Crust is highly popular with travellers in Spain, and trades strongly
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4-February-2013 | SSP News Release
Lavazza and SSP open first Nordic Lavazza Espression Café at Arlanda Airport
Following considerable international success, Lavazza has launched the Espression concept in Sweden, marking the brand’s first appearance in a Nordic country.
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22-January-2013 | SSP News Release
Boccone from SSP and Massimo Capra debuts at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Stunning new Italian concept created with leading Canadian celebrity chef opens SSP Canada and Massimo Capra have joined forces to open two new Italian restaurants
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17-December-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP scoops three top prizes in airport social media awards
SSP, The Food Travel Experts, has won three of the top prizes in ‘The Moodies’, the world’s first airport-specific digital, mobile and social media awards. The
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11-December-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP Group Results for the year ended 30th September 2012
SSP Group, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, announces its audited financial results for the year ended 30 September
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5-December-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP wins £70m new contract at Trondheim Airport Vaernes
SSP has expanded its business at Trondheim Airport with the agreement of a significant new deal. SSP will operate six new outlets, as part of a major expansion project
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16-November-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP wins new €60 million contract at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station
SSP has announced that it has won a tender to operate five new outlets at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station. The deal will run for 12 years, commencing in May 2013, and is
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14-November-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP announces the opening of six new outlets at Gare de Lyon as part of €500m contract
SSP has secured a contract extension at Gare de Lyon station. The new deal will see the arrival of a number of new brands at the Parisian station, as part of a major
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12-November-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP wins new contracts in France worth £450m
SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, has secured £450m (€560m) worth of new and extended contracts in two of France’s
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27-July-2012 | SSP News Release
SSP to run seven additional Starbucks coffee shops across the UK
SSP, the leading dedicated provider of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has agreed a deal to take over the operation of seven additional
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4-July-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP UK wins £110 million contract to operate restaurants at Center Parcs
SSP UK, the Food Travel Experts has completed a deal to take over the operation of eight existing food and beverage operations across all four Center Parcs villages
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23-June-2011 |
SSP News Release
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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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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28-March-2011 |
SSP News Release
TASTE OF SUCCESS - Caffè Ritazza wins the Café Food Award at the Café Society Awards 2011
Caffé 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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7-March-2011 | SSP News Release
SSP UK Puts a Spring in its Step for Future Employees
SSP UK, the food travel experts, has joined forces with a leading careers initiative in a bid to attract new talent into its business. The charity, Springboard
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21-February-2011 |
SSP News Release
SSP UK’S Sparkling New Addition to Birmingham Airport
A new Champagne and wine bar, Blanc et Noir, is making its UK debut at Birmingham courtesy of food travel experts, SSP UK. Blanc et Noir, which is described as a premium
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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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24-January-2011 | SSP News Release
Consumers Have Final Say On New SSP UK Coffee Blend
SSP UK, the food travel experts, has developed a new Rainforest Alliance certified blend of coffee for its brand portfolio, following consumer feedback and five days
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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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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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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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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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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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5-May-2010 |
SSP News Release
SSP UK Launches First Ever Cross-Brand Promotional Marketing Campaign in the Run Up to World Cup
SSP UK, the food travel experts with outlets across major UK train stations and key regional airports, is to launch an innovative promotion across all its UK railway
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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
26-April-2010 |
SSP News Release
Burger King®’s New 20/20 Restaurant Design Makes Airport Debut with SSP UK at Birmingham Airport
SSP UK has unveiledBURGER KING®'s dynamic new restaurant design at Birmingham Airport, as part of its catering redevelopment. Already in place at about 60
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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21-February-2010 | SSP in the News
Millie’s Cookies franchise to start operating in Malta
Millie’s Cookies is coming to Malta. With the first outlet due to be opened this coming April, the UK franchise is set to repeat its huge worldwide success here in Malta
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18-February-2010 | SSP News Release
Starbucks Opens Today at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Today Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) and its licensed partner, SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations
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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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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 include
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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. The
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Millie’s Cookies franchise to start operating in Malta
Millie’s Cookies is coming to Malta. With the first outlet due to be opened this coming April, the UK franchise is set to repeat its huge worldwide success here in Malta with its
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