A Third Of Consumers Willing To Pay More For Sustainability When Eating Out
New research shows that despite economic uncertainty and pressures on consumer spending, when it comes to eating out, consumers are willing to pay a premium…
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British Government’s “Direction” Forces Company Relocation To The US
UK-based Berlin-inspired Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise, Doner Shack, has made the defining decision to relocate its headquarters to Miami. With the UK hospitality industry…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Paul McCartney Beer Offers Potential Lifeline To Wildlife Rescue
The Folly Wildlife Rescue charity near Tunbridge Wells, which treats more than 3500 animals every year, is faced with imminent closure unless it can generate…
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Government’s “Alarming” Industrial Strategy Neglects Brewers And Pubs
The Government’s Industrial Strategy has overlooked brewers and pubs and risks undermining economic growth, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned. Neglecting the sector…
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Calls For The Mandatory Display Of Food Hygiene Ratings In England Headlines Food Safety Conference
Continued calls for the mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England and the future of regulation in food standards were among the talking points…
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CAMRA Work Wins Big at Guild of Beer Writers Awards
Publications and work commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) took home top prizes at the prestigious British Guild of Beer Writers Awards. Three…
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Cosy Club Owner Loungers Purchased By Fortress For £338m
Loungers PLC has agreed to the terms and conditions of a takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside reporting strong half-year results that underline the cafe…
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UK Restaurant Market Faces Modest Growth Amid Challenging Landscape, Reports Reveals
The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by +1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion. This growth is set to lag…
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2024 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship Winner Crowned By All-Star Chef Panel
The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland announced the recipient of the prestigious Andrew Fairlie Scholarship following a competitive selection process. Andrew Clark, 32, was awarded…
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Takeaways Back In Growth As Restaurants’ At-Home Orders Rise Again In October
Britain’s restaurant groups have extended a long run of inflation-beating growth in delivery and takeaway sales with a like-for-like increase of 4.8% in October, CGA…
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Meetings Industry Association Unveils Essential Martyn’s Law Guidance for Business Events Sector
To provide clarity for the sector, the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) has produced a practical guide to help the business meetings and events industry navigate…
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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Axe Well-Known Beer Brands, Says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock iconic beers, including Banks’s Mild, following the Carlsberg buy-out…
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Drinks Sales Edge Into Growth Ahead Of Christmas Rush
On Premise drinks sales moved back into fractional growth in mid-November, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the…
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Spiking Of Drinks To Become New Criminal Offence Government Reveals
The hospitality and on-trade sector have welcomed the news that spiking of drinks will become a new standalone criminal offense, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
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