63% of Tourists in Central London Prefer to Visit Restaurants and Cafes in Pedestrianised Areas
• 63% of UK residents surveyed say they are more likely to choose a restaurant or cafe on a pedestrianised street when visiting London for…
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Regressive ‘Latte Levy’ Would Increase Costs For Consumers
UKHospitality Scotland has said there is inadequate evidence to demonstrate that the proposed tax on single-use cups would meet the environmental aims of the scheme….
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Economic Improvements Drive Growth In Coffee Shop Market, Lumina Intelligence Reveals
Recent data from the Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel indicates that economic improvements are positively impacting the coffee shop sector. The report highlights…
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Government to Publish New Tipping Code of Practice
The Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Kemi Badenoch to publish a draft code of practice on fair and transparent…
Read more...Consumers Ready To Spend On Hot Beverages in 2024
The Hot Beverages Spotlight Report, part of CGA’s Food Insights Spotlight series, delivers a bird’s eye view of the segment to help suppliers, wholesalers and…
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“Bad Experience” at a Hospitality Venue Diminishes Brand Loyalty
A new report has revealed that the key to driving loyalty among consumers is delivering consistently great experiences, with 49% saying a few bad experiences…
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Hospitality Loses One In 18 Sites In Latest 12 Months, As Costs Crisis Bites
In the latest 12 months, Britain has lost around one in 18 of its licensed premises – that’s 5,736 pubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes…
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Le Pain Quotidien Has Entered Administration Closing All But One Store
Cafe chain Le Pain Quotidien has entered administration, shutting nine of its ten stores and cutting 250 jobs. Brunchco UK, trading as Le Pain Quotidien…
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Spend Across The Hospitality Sector Buoyed By Price Increases While Number Of Visits Falls
Increased prices across the hospitality sector drive year-on-year spend increases despite the number of visits taking a hit for many, as customers look to curb…
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Talented Baristas Graduate with Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin
Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin, together with social enterprise Well Grounded, have celebrated the achievements of 11 graduate baristas who have successfully…
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Coffee Shops and Cafés Show Strongest Growth Potential in Food to Go
Lumina Intelligence’s latest market report on the food-to-go industry revealed that coffee shops and cafés are expected to see the strongest growth in share from…
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Childcare Support Could Boost Female Hospitality Workers Salaries
The childcare plan announced in the latest budget may help to address a current imbalance in the hospitality industry, according to analysis from shift work…
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Single-Use Plastics to be Banned in England
Single-use plastic cutlery look set to be banned in England across restaurants, cafés and takeaways, according to reports. Government figures suggest that 1.1 billion single-use…
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Publicans Encouraged to Host ‘Chatter & Natter’ Tables
Publicans are being encouraged to host ‘Chatter & Natter’ tables to support those in need of more connection with others. The Chatty Café scheme is…
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CH&CO Crowns its Barista of the Year 2022
Natalia Taraskiewicz has been named the CH&CO Barista of the Year 2022. Natalia, part of the Gather & Gather team at Sky Osterley showcased incredible…
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