Rising Costs Hit UK Restaurants as they Suffer ‘Lunchflation’, Research Reveals
New data in the UK has revealed a trend of “lunchflation:” lunch item costs are rising fast across the UK, with prices jumping 3% year…
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Hospitality & Leisure Sales Increase Two Years on from First Lockdown
Data from Barclaycard Payments, has revealed that over the weekend (18-20 March 2022) transaction volumes increased in for a number of businesses, including: Pubs and…
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‘Farmgate’ Exemption Critical to Cider’s Survival
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for the Government to stand firm and continue its strong track record of supporting small cider makers….
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UK Food and Drink Firms Seek New Trade Opportunities but Shadow of Ukraine Looms
Despite a drop in trade with the European Union, UK food and drink manufacturers are searching for new trading opportunities further afield, according to new…
Read more...Hygiene Demands by Consumers Serve as Wake-Up Call
Hospitality operators who fail to maintain high food hygiene standards and cleanliness post-Covid have been warned they risk their businesses as consumers are less likely…
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Deliveries and Takeaways Double Pre-COVID-19 Levels in February, but Growth Slows
Britain’s managed restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales continue to run at more than twice the level seen before COVID-19, the CGA &…
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HRC Returns on 21-23 March at ExCeL London!
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector returns on 21-23 March at ExCeL…
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Lu Ban Liverpool Named City’s Best Restaurant Award in Double Triumph at Liverpool Tourism Awards
Lu Ban Liverpool has been crowned the city’s best restaurant after being one of the big winners at the 2021 Liverpool City Region Tourism awards….
Read more...Managed Groups’ Grow Like-for-Like Sales by 3% in February, but Cost Stresses Mount
The lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions helped Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups to raise sales above pre-pandemic levels in February, according to the…
Read more...Restaurant Insolvencies Jump by a Fifth to Reach Highest Levels Since Pandemic Began
Restaurant insolvencies jumped by a fifth to 354 in the last quarter of 2021, rising from 296 in Q3, says UHY Hacker Young, the national…
Read more...February Saw Rising Expectations for Sector Growth – CBI Growth Indicator
Private sector growth remained steady in the three months to February (+13% from +12% in January), following a significant easing in the previous two months,…
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India Cottage To Support Ukraine With Holi Event
A family-run restaurant in Ringwood is inviting diners to join a Holi celebration with a difference. India Cottage will be donating 50% of the profits…
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Tickets Now on Sale for Zest Quest Asia 2022 Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Tickets have gone on sale for the 8th Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night to be held on Friday, 8th April 2022 at the…
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Boparan Restaurant Group to Introduce Service Robots
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), has today announced the implementation of two service robots. The robots are being trialled at BRG’s latest restaurant – Slim Chickens…
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Industry Trends and New Products in the Spotlight as HRC Prepares to Return
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is set to return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March with a showcase of the most important hospitality trends and…
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