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Hilton unveils autumn menus with carbon labelling across UK hotels – Business Traveller

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Hilton unveils autumn menus with carbon labelling across UK hotels – Business Traveller

Earlier this year Hilton introduced carbon labelling onto menus across almost 30 hotels in the UK, and has now revealed insights based on guests’ dining choices. The hotel company has worked with sustainability experts Klimato to develop its menus and promote lower carbon options, labelling dishes as low, medium or high impact based on the carbon footprint per serving. The labelling first appeared on menus in May across select hotels in UK cities such as London, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle. Its intention is to inspire guests to consider the environmental impact of their choices when dining at the restaurants, with almost half of the dishes served at participating hotels identified as ‘low impact’. Initial findings suggest that the labelling encourages guests to make informed choices, ...

Virgin Atlantic unveils autumn menu – Business Traveller

Virgin Atlantic is launching a new menu for the autumnal season across the entire network. The menu, which will be available across all cabins from 4 October, includes more vegetarian and plant-based options, as well as new wines, cocktails, matcha and kombucha drinks. Additionally, Economy Delight passengers will now be able to pre-select their meals. Upper Class Upper Class customers will be able to choose between dishes such as Serrano ham with roasted squash, pickled red onion and feta, herb roasted chicken breast or roasted trout fillet. Vegetarian and plant-based options include carrot tartare with whipped ricotta, spinach and ricotta tortellini, spiced apple and parsnip soup, and a Beyond Burger with pickled onions, vegan cheese and vegan mayonnaise. Meanwhile, the dessert course ...

Watch the Harvest Moon today: All you need to know about it

Have you ever wondered how you can tell that autumn has arrived? For some, it's the moment they pull their sweaters out of the cupboard or witness the leaves falling from the trees. But this year, skywatchers are in for a special treat as the last supermoon of the year, known as the 'harvest moon,' graces our skies.The harvest moon will make a striking appearance, with hues of red and orange. While this isn't entirely unique, as we've already witnessed 13 supermoons this year, it's still a breathtaking sight. Supermoons are full moons that occur when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear 14 per cent larger and 30 percent brighter than its smallest counterpart. After this, the next supermoon won't be seen until August 2024.But it's not just scientists and astronomers ...