63% of Tourists in Central London Prefer to Visit Restaurants and Cafes in Pedestrianised Areas
• 63% of UK residents surveyed say they are more likely to choose a restaurant or cafe on a pedestrianised street when visiting London for…
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Updated Industry Guidance Issued for Food Allergen Information in the Out-Of-Home Sector
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued best practice industry guidance on providing allergen information to consumers with food hypersensitivities, encouraging information on food allergens…
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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Regressive ‘Latte Levy’ Would Increase Costs For Consumers
UKHospitality Scotland has said there is inadequate evidence to demonstrate that the proposed tax on single-use cups would meet the environmental aims of the scheme….
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Calls For The Appointment Of Allergy Tsar Mount After Costa Drink Death
The government is facing fresh calls to appoint an “Allergy Tsar” following a recent fatality when a 13-year-old girl died of a severe allergic reaction…
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FSA Issues Food Alert for Block and Cleaver Products
Meat and Meat Products supplied by a cutting plant in Swanley, Kent, should be removed from the market because of food safety concerns, the Foods…
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Economic Improvements Drive Growth In Coffee Shop Market, Lumina Intelligence Reveals
Recent data from the Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel indicates that economic improvements are positively impacting the coffee shop sector. The report highlights…
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Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin Celebrate Well Grounded Partnership and 2024 Barista Graduates
Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin, together with social enterprise Well Grounded, have celebrated the achievements of the 2024 cohort of Specialty Barista…
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Government to Publish New Tipping Code of Practice
The Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Kemi Badenoch to publish a draft code of practice on fair and transparent…
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Record Number of Food Businesses Achieving Top Hygiene Ratings Across Wales
71% of Welsh food businesses now have the top hygiene rating of 5 – a jump from 44% from 10 years ago – making it…
Read more...Consumers Ready To Spend On Hot Beverages in 2024
The Hot Beverages Spotlight Report, part of CGA’s Food Insights Spotlight series, delivers a bird’s eye view of the segment to help suppliers, wholesalers and…
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“Bad Experience” at a Hospitality Venue Diminishes Brand Loyalty
A new report has revealed that the key to driving loyalty among consumers is delivering consistently great experiences, with 49% saying a few bad experiences…
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Hospitality Loses One In 18 Sites In Latest 12 Months, As Costs Crisis Bites
In the latest 12 months, Britain has lost around one in 18 of its licensed premises – that’s 5,736 pubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes…
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Le Pain Quotidien Has Entered Administration Closing All But One Store
Cafe chain Le Pain Quotidien has entered administration, shutting nine of its ten stores and cutting 250 jobs. Brunchco UK, trading as Le Pain Quotidien…
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Spend Across The Hospitality Sector Buoyed By Price Increases While Number Of Visits Falls
Increased prices across the hospitality sector drive year-on-year spend increases despite the number of visits taking a hit for many, as customers look to curb…
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