Consumer Spending Grew 2.2% February, “Propped Up” By Digital Subscriptions
Consumer spend grew 2.2% year-on-year in February propped up by takeaways and fast food as people stayed at home to escape the storms and avoid…
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Food and Drink
‘Healthy’ Plant Based Meals “Drowning In Salt” Reveals Survey
NEW research by Action on Salt (based at Queen Mary University of London and Bart’s Hospital) has exposed the shocking reality of many ‘healthy’ sounding…
Read more...UKH Calls For Wide-Ranging Business Support To Deal With The Threat Of The Coronavirus
Hospitality businesses need immediate and wide-ranging support to deal with the threat of the coronavirus, according to trade body UKHospitality. The body, which represents 700…
Read more...Pub Bar And Restaurant Closures Slow To Lowest Rate Since Early 2018
Britain’s supply of restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises fell by 1.8% in the 12 months to December 2019—the lowest rate of year-on-year decline…
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Plea for Restaurants to Turn into Takeaways During Coronavirus Outbreak
Staff in large office buildings are being advised by their bosses to restrict movements during the next month or two to reduce the chances of…
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Coffee Shop Sales Set to Hit £4bn 2020
Spending at coffee shops is set to reach £4bn this year, according to research from market analysts Mintel. However, while coffee sales continue to flourish…
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Survey Reveals What We Brits Define As A Real Pie
With British Pie Week well under way Pukka Pies research on 2,000 British adults has revealed what makes a pie! According to the Pukka Pies…
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Chefs Serve Up A Treat For Prime Minister Boris At Wales Week In London
A team of Welsh chefs served up the true taste of Wales as St David’s Day was celebrated early at a reception hosted by Prime…
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It’s British Pie Week!
In case you haven’t noticed the 2nd to the 8th of March is officially earmarked as British Pie Week. We Brits have been celebrating it…
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Consumers Demand More From Operators When It Comes To Allergen Advice
Consumers are demanding more from hospitality operators when it comes to allergens than simply ticking the legislative box, according to the latest insight from CGA…
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Getting into the Spirit of Things
The spirit market is booming! Last year total UK spirit sales were a staggering £11bn. The sector has, over the past 10 years, seen incredible…
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Just Eat Trailing Drone Delivery
Takeaway delivery giant Just Eat is trialling a drone delivery service with the view of speeding up the customer experience. The company has teamed up…
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Future Of Seafood Is In The Lab And Your Garden, But Gap In Market Is Closing, Says Globaldata
Due to environmental and health concerns, meat substitutes have seen unparalleled growth in the last few years. But the seafood industry – which is also…
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Masterchef Professionals Competition Now Open!
Do you have what it takes to impress the judges and be the next MasterChef: The Professionals champion? The Professionals 2020 gives professional chefs a…
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NFU Mutual Warns That 40,000 UK Hospitality Businesses Risk Being Shunned Due To Low Food Hygiene Scores
Following the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) announcement last Thursday that foodborne illnesses in the UK are estimated at 2.4million a year, latest research from NFU…
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