Surge in Hospitality Spend Boosts Economy
Britain’s economy enjoyed an unexpected boost November, helped by the Qatar World Cup. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show the hospitality industry helped…
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Food and Drink
Over a Quarter of Uk Adults Find Pub Visits Tough When Not Drinking Alcohol, Despite 1 in 5 Opting for Non-Alcoholic Beers as Drink of Choice
– Data reveals 1 in 8 people (13%) more likely to go to social event when not drinking alcohol if non-alcoholic alternatives are available, whilst…
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Spiking: No Need for Specific Offence-says Government
The Government said ruled out the creation of a specific offence for spiking, despite committing last year to look at new legislation. Home Office minister…
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Popular Pudsey Pub Re-Opens After Three Year Closure
A Pudsey pub closed since January 2020 is set to reopen following a £370,000 investment. The refurbishment will turn The Bankhouse on Bankhouse Lane into…
Read more...Festive Gatherings and Holiday Bookings Boost Hospitality and Travel in December
Consumer card spending grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year in December – slightly higher than November (3.9 per cent) but well below the 9.3 per cent…
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Restaurant Groups Return Profit
Britain’s top 100 restaurant groups have returned to profit last year following four years of losses blighted by the pandemic. The businesses recorded a cumulative…
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Drinks Sales End 2022 on a High but Trail Pre-COVID December
Britain’s On Premise overcame the cost-of-living crisis and rail strikes to substantially grow drinks sales year-on-year in December—but trading remained well below the last pre-COVID…
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Tickets Now on Sale for Zest Quest Asia 2023 Food and Drink Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, 17th February 2023 at Radisson Red Hotel…
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Publicans Encouraged to Host ‘Chatter & Natter’ Tables
Publicans are being encouraged to host ‘Chatter & Natter’ tables to support those in need of more connection with others. The Chatty Café scheme is…
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APPG to Discuss Energy Crisis in Food and Drink Sector
All Party Parliamentary group (APPG) is calling for food and drink businesses to provide information on how escalating energy costs are impacting the sector. Food…
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Government “Must Go Further” to Encourage Low and No Alcohol Uptake, Urges Portman Group
The government is being urged to do more to encourage the uptake of low & no alcohol drinks and launch a consultation on low-alcohol descriptors….
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Takeaway Owners Braced for Business With a Quarter of the Nation Set to Order on New Year’s Eve
Takeaway owners are anticipating a successful festive period after new research revealed that a quarter of the nation is set to order food on New…
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Third Time Lucky For Country Pub Carriage
The renowned landmark carriage at The Highwayman pub, which was first discovered in the 1950s has been carefully replaced at the favourite Cotswold pub after…
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Over 80% of Alcohol Product Complaints Concern Particular Appeal to Under-18s
A new alcohol sector report finds that 85% of formal complaints considered by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel) were regarding whether alcohol packaging and marketing…
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Omnichannel is a Strategic Move as Operators Face Tough Conditions
There is appetite for omnichannel products as consumers reduce restaurant visits due to financial pressures. The Lumina Omnichannel Foodservice Report 2022 has brought awareness to…
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