Forty Chefs Are Battling It Out For The National Chef Of The Year Title
Pictured: Asen Ibrov, Carl Cleghorn, Jaden Dunn, Sam Rust, Thomas James The names of 40 semi-finalists battling it out for the coveted National Chef of…
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Greene King Reinvigorates London’s Oldest LGBTQIA+ Venue With Six-Figure Transformation
The City of Quebec – London’s oldest LGBTQIA+ pub, owned by pub company and brewer Greene King has reopened its doors to the public following…
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Drinks-Focused Occasions Drive Pub Market Data Reveals
Social drinks-led occasions are on the rise, as consumers head out for drinks and small snacks, according to the latest insights from IGD’s new Away…
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The Burnt Chef Project Launches Global Mental Health and Coaching Service for the Hospitality Industry
The Burnt Chef Project – a global non-profit social enterprise committed to eradicating mental health stigma in the hospitality industry, has announced the relaunch of…
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Women’s Euros Set to Drive Massive Pub Trade Boost
The upcoming Women’s European Championship is poised to deliver a significant windfall for Britain’s pub and hospitality sector, with industry analysts predicting substantial increases in…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Brighten After Slow Start To June
Operators and suppliers are experiencing an up-and-down June for drinks sales, with growth returning after a challenging start to the month. CGA by NIQ’s latest…
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UK Cider Primed for a Strong Summer Season
Producers and retailers gear up as consumers turn to cider for summer refreshment. UK cider makers are gearing up for a buoyant summer as the…
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Deliveries And Takeaways Back To Growth In May As Damp Weather Keeps People At Home
Britain’s leading restaurant groups achieved year-on-year growth of 1.8% in delivery and takeaway sales in May, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals….
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Nearly Half of UK Adults Now Regularly Drink Alcohol-Free Beers, Wines or Spirits
Nearly half (48%) of UK adults now regularly enjoy alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits – marking a fundamental shift in a nation once defined by…
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England’s First Women’s Euros Match To Generate £32m For The Hospitality Sector
UK consumers are forecast to spend £31.9m at hospitality venues as they watch England’s first match against France in the Women’s Euros tournament, a new…
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Over 90% Of Hospitality Operators Cite Rising Costs As Top Challenge, New Survey Reveals
A recent survey by HEINEKEN UK’s digital platform eazle tools® has highlighted the mounting pressure on UK hospitality businesses, with rising costs identified as the…
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Bidfood’s Dr Andy Kemp Retires After Two Decades Championing Food and Fairness
Dr Andy Kemp FIH MBE, Executive Director at Bidfood – one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers – will retire at the end of June…
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Menu Strategies Diverge Across Channels as Operators Tackle Cost Pressures and Consumer Expectations
The latest quarterly insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker reveal diverging menu strategies across hospitality channels in response to rising cost pressures and evolving consumer…
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Community Spirit Triumphs As Black Lion Pub Nears Reopening After £500k Transformation
A North Yorkshire village pub closed for over five years is set to reopen after a remarkable community-led rescue that saw locals raise hundreds of…
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Hospitality Food And Beverage Costs Continue Upward Trend In April
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index for April reveals continued inflationary pressures on the hospitality sector’s food and beverage supply chain. The price of…
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