Mark Sargeant Opens First Independent Restaurant
Former Chef of the Year Mark Sargeant has returned to his roots with the opening of his first independent restaurant in his hometown. The Brasserie…
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Food and Drink
Foodservice Prices Rise Again in July Despite Easing in Commodity Markets
The foodservice sector continues to face high levels of inflation despite relief in some commodities, the latest edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows.
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Discover the Future of Plant-Based
It’s undeniable, what once was considered ‘fringe’ is now well and truly mainstream. The demand for plant-based food options has skyrocketed since 2017, and the…
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1000s of Drinkers Demand Energy Bill Help to Save Nation’s Locals as Long-term Pub Closures Double
1000s of drinkers demand energy bill help to save nation’s locals as long-term pub closures double CAMRA members across the UK are contacting their local…
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Fish and Chips Still Britain’s Most-Wanted Pub meal as Appetite for Premium Versions Grows
Fish and chips remains Britain’s favourite pub and bar meal, new research from CGA by NielsenIQ reveals—and there is plenty of headroom for growth at…
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MPs to Debate Future of Small Breweries
MPs will today debate the future for small breweries as a tax system that defined the modern craft beer industry in the UK comes to…
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Chef Tom Kerridge Launches £15 Lunch Menu in Wake of Cost-of-Living Crisis
Chef Tom Kerridge is launching a £15 lunch menu at his Bull & Bear restaurant in Manchester to give people an opportunity to dine out…
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New Opening: Phil Howard Set to Launch Pasta Bar OTTO in November
Following the success of London-based pasta delivery company OTTO, Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard and business partner Julian Dyer (Pots & Co) are set to open…
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Ordering-in” Now Well-Established Part of Brits Mealtime Routine
New research suggests that the phenomenal growth in demand for “ordering in” seen during the pandemic has resulted in long-term changes to consumer dining behaviour,…
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Drinks Sales Flat Year-on-Year, Down on Pre-COVID
On Premise drinks sales last week were virtually level with summer 2021 and well behind the pre-pandemic markers of three years ago, the latest insights…
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Plant-Based Food Alliance UK Backs Legal Action Against Food Strategy
The Plant-based Food Alliance UK has today given its full support to legal action launched by the food NGO Feedback against the UK Government for…
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Contract Catering Sales Down on 2019 Levels in Second Quarter as Cost Pressures Mount
Sales in the contract catering sector remain below pre-COVID-19 levels, though slow but steady growth is being seen, new research from CGA by NielsenIQ and…
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Patisserie Valerie Set to Close Nine Sites
Patisserie Valerie, which is backed by Irish private equity firm Causeway Capital, is to close nine sites that the company feels will “not recover sufficiently”…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Double Pre-COVID Levels but Drop Year-on-Year
Restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales have fallen since COVID restrictions ended, the latest CGA Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals—but they remain well…
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UK Restaurants Welcome a Bank Holiday Boost in Trade as Brits Enjoy the End of Summer
Data from Barclaycard Payments shows that during the Summer Bank Holiday (27-29 August), UK restaurants benefited from an 8.32 per cent increase in transactions as…
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