4 in 5 Bars Plan to Increase Ranging of No and Low Alcohol Drinks in 2023
More than four in five bars plan to increase their ranges of no and low alcohol drinks in 2023 to capitalise on consumers’ interest in…
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Food and Drink
Xmas Turkey Shortage Due to the UK’s Largest Outbreak of Bird Flu
Turkey prices this Christmas are set to soar, with shortages predicted due to the ongoing rise in avian flu. One in two free range turkeys…
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Main Shop Increase Prompts Reduced Frequency in Depot vs Pre-Pandemic
There has been a notable uptick in wholesale visits that a driven by the main shop mission, across retail and foodservice, as shown by the…
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Benares Wins ‘Best Restaurant in Central London’ at British Curry Awards
Benares, the Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant in Mayfair, was awarded the top accolade of ‘Best Restaurant in Central London & City’ for the second year…
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SIBA International Beer Awards 2023 Opens for Entries
The SIBA International Beer Awards 2023 open for entries today, welcoming breweries from across the Globe to enter beer across a variety of internationally recognised…
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Drinks Sales Up Year-on-Year for Ninth Week in a Row
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales have exceeded 2021 levels for the ninth successive week, CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. Average sales by…
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Beery Bake Cake
Recipe supplied by LittlePod (www.littlepod.co.uk) Ingredients 450 g mixed dried fruit 50 g glacé cherries (optional) grated zest of 1 orange 1 tablespoon LittlePod chocolate…
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Supply Chain Concerns as Delivery Workers Vote to Strike
Almost 400 workers delivering food to KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Wagamama will strike over a real terms pay cut. A majority of 76…
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Chef Barry Vera and Partners Take on Star Lease
Chef, author and television and radio presenter Barry Vera, together with entrepreneurs Christopher Webb and Joe Scarborough, have taken on the lease of Star Pubs…
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Food for Thought as Omne Research Reveals Consumers Still Hungry for New Eating Experiences
Omne Agency today unveils its Unchartered Waters report, detailing the ongoing pressures facing food and hospitality operators and brand-new consumer research – and the opportunities…
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October Takeaway Sales Double Pre-COVID Levels but Stall Year-on-Year
Deliveries and takeaways now account for nearly a quarter of all sales at Britain’s leading restaurant groups, having doubled since the start of the COVID-19…
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Scottish Government Publishes Consultation on Restricting Alcohol Advertising & Promotion
The Scottish Government has published a Consultation on Restricting Alcohol Advertising and Promotion in Scotland which closes on 9 March 2023. The consultation will consider:…
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World Cup Offers Extra Time for Significant Sales Uplift in the On Premise
Major sporting events have always had a major influence on drinks consumption and consumer behaviour in the On Premise, and with the FIFA World Cup…
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18th Annual British Curry Awards to Honour Founder, the Late Enam Ali Mbe
Onion Bhaji Index Indicates Average Cost in the UK Will Rise From £4 to £12 The UK’s award ceremony to honour the nation’s top curry…
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Deliveroo’s Australian Exit Calls for Modernization in the Food Delivery Sector, says GlobalData
Following the news that UK-based delivery aggregator Deliveroo is withdrawing from Australia after just seven years due to touch economic conditions; Hannah Cleland, Foodservice Analyst…
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