Spiralling Food Inflation Hitting Autumn Menu Planning
The high level of food inflation, which is causing significant challenges for out-of-home operators, is set to continue across the autumn and into the peak…
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Food and Drink
Hospitality Food And Drink Prices Rise Again As Global Pressures Fuel Volatility
The UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of inflationary pressures in June 2025, the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals. The report, published…
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Premium Drinks Hold Firm as Venue Closures Deepen
The UK hospitality sector delivered a mixed picture in August, according to the latest Oxford Market Watch from The Oxford Partnership. Consumers are showing strong…
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The Cricketers Opens Its Doors For A New Innings With Croeso
A Cardiff pubco is hoping to bowl customers – and a certain legendary chef – over with its fresh new look and great food and…
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Greene King Launches New Loyalty Rewards Programme
Pubco and brewer Greene King is launching its first-ever pub loyalty rewards programme, offering customers guaranteed free food or drink rewards as part of a…
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CAMRA Axes Great British Beer Festival as Financial Pressures Mount
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has taken the drastic step of cancelling its flagship Great British Beer Festival for 2025, marking the first time…
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Jeremy Clarkson Highlights Industry Pressures as Cotswolds Venue Faces Multiple Setbacks
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken candidly about the operational difficulties facing his Cotswolds public house, revealing significant financial losses and customer-related incidents that underscore broader challenges…
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ARC Inspirations Reveals First Look Of New Box Piccadilly Venue Ahead Of Launch Next Month
Arc Inspirations has unveiled the first illustrations of its highly anticipated new venue, BOX Piccadilly, as it gears up to launch next month. This marks…
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Crafted Reveals F&B Trio Ahead Of Anticipated Powdermills Opening
Neil Armstrong and Conor Sheehan join to drive the culinary vision, guided by Chief Operating Officer Joel Williams, ahead of the highly awaited launch. Crafted…
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August Card Spending Grows By Just 0.5% But Base Hospitality Sees A 2.5% Increase
Consumer card spending grew just 0.5 per cent year-on-year in August, down from 1.4 per cent in July and lower than the latest CPIH inflation…
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Gen Z Beer Drinkers Hold The Key To Saving Cask Ale
Gen Z beer drinkers hold the key to the survival of cask ale, as a new generation learns to appreciate Britain’s national beer style, a…
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Drinks Sales Growth Tracks Inflation In Solid August
On Premise suppliers and operators pulled close to real-terms growth in the first half of August, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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NACC National Awards 2025 Shortlist Announced
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has revealed the shortlist for the NACC National Awards 2025. The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate teams and…
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July’s Delivery Sales Surge, But Takeaway Trends Remain Steady
Britain’s top restaurant groups experienced strong growth in at-home dining in July 2025, with total delivery and takeaway sales increasing by 13.5% year on year,…
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UKHospitality Launches New Incident Guide
Launched at UKHospitality’s new food seminar – ‘Serving Britain: the future of food’ – the new Incident Guide provides hospitality businesses with expert advice on…
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