British Foodservice Spend Hits £71bn as Experience-Led Demand Reshapes the Industry
With 45% of British adults now following a specific diet (rising to 60% among Gen Z and younger millennials), a broader shift towards health and…
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Tube Strikes to Hit London Trade as Six Walkouts Confirmed for Spring
London’s pubs, bars, restaurants and venues face a damaging spring as a protracted industrial dispute on the London Underground threatens to deter customers and staff…
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Jobs at Risk as Franco Manca Plans Closures Amid Cost Pressures
Up to 225 jobs are at risk after sourdough pizza operator Franco Manca confirmed it intends to close around 16 sites as part of a…
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Foodservice Inflation Dips Slightly In February, But Geopolitical Risks Loom Large
Food and drink prices in the foodservice sector recorded a minor month-on-month decline of -0.2% in February, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and…
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Spring Boost Lifts UK Hospitality, But Full Recovery Still Out of Reach
New data from The Oxford Partnership reveals that the UK On Trade showed clear signs of recovery in March, with stronger demand, longer visits, and…
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Easter Boosts UK On-Trade as Footfall and Dwell Time Rise
The UK on-trade delivered a strong performance over the Easter 2026 Bank Holiday weekend, with increased footfall and longer visits driving meaningful volume growth across…
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Love British Food Urges Chefs To Join In With 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Love British Food has unveiled ambitious plans for its 25th anniversary to unite the supply chain and champion seasonal diversity and sustainable home-grown produce. A…
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FSA Survey Reveals Public’s Growing Appetite For Healthier And More Sustainable Food Choices
New findings from the Food Standards Agency’s consumer survey, Food and You 2, show that a significant proportion of the population in England, Wales and…
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Steadies but Costs Weaken Small Businesses
Hospitality leaders remain cautious about the future despite a steady level of optimism in early 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ,…
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Shepherd Neame Launches New Sports Bar Concept ‘Sin Bin’
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame officially opened its vibrant new sports bar, Sin Bin, at Chatham’s Maritime Marina on Tuesday evening (March 31)….
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Three Forces Redefining the UK Eating Out Market
New data from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index highlights reveal three major shifts shaping how UK consumers choose where to eat, as operators respond to…
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April Cost Increases Will Force Two-Thirds of Hospitality to Cut More Jobs
New member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster reveal the damaging impact another…
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Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption
New research from insight consultancy KAM, in partnership with UK charity Drinkaware, reveals a 29% reduction in how often users of GLP-1 drugs consume alcohol,…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…
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Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey
Winchester chef Luke Emmess, Fuller’s Head Chef at The Wykeham Arms, has completed an extraordinary journey to the national final of MasterChef: The Professionals, earning widespread acclaim from…
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