Price of Pint Could Reach £20 Warns CAMRA
The price of a pint may reach a staggering £20 or we could see a wave of pub closures if the government’s energy support will…
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Food and Drink
Britain and Italy lead World Cup of Cuisines but New Players Emerge
As football’s World Cup gets into full swing, the ‘Food Insights Report 2022’ from CGA by NielsenIQ reveals the countries that lead the global competition…
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Energy Costs Set to Sink UK Pubs and Brewers, New Data Shows
Pubs and breweries will face major financial losses, make no profit and many will be forced to shut up shop if the energy bill relief…
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4 in 5 Bars Plan to Increase Ranging of No and Low Alcohol Drinks in 2023
More than four in five bars plan to increase their ranges of no and low alcohol drinks in 2023 to capitalise on consumers’ interest in…
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Xmas Turkey Shortage Due to the UK’s Largest Outbreak of Bird Flu
Turkey prices this Christmas are set to soar, with shortages predicted due to the ongoing rise in avian flu. One in two free range turkeys…
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Main Shop Increase Prompts Reduced Frequency in Depot vs Pre-Pandemic
There has been a notable uptick in wholesale visits that a driven by the main shop mission, across retail and foodservice, as shown by the…
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SIBA International Beer Awards 2023 Opens for Entries
The SIBA International Beer Awards 2023 open for entries today, welcoming breweries from across the Globe to enter beer across a variety of internationally recognised…
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Drinks Sales Up Year-on-Year for Ninth Week in a Row
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales have exceeded 2021 levels for the ninth successive week, CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. Average sales by…
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Kitchen Automation to Serve Up Greater Food Quality in Tougher Times
By Amelia Jonas, Karakuri’s Director of Product (www.karakuri.com) Many factors go into consumers’ decisions to choose a brand to dine with, but, unsurprisingly, the taste…
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Hospitality Expert Predicts Key Restaurant Trends for 2023
As 2022 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to what trends will be cropping up on the restaurant scene next year. Here,…
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Supply Chain Concerns as Delivery Workers Vote to Strike
Almost 400 workers delivering food to KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Wagamama will strike over a real terms pay cut. A majority of 76…
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Chef Barry Vera and Partners Take on Star Lease
Chef, author and television and radio presenter Barry Vera, together with entrepreneurs Christopher Webb and Joe Scarborough, have taken on the lease of Star Pubs…
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Food for Thought as Omne Research Reveals Consumers Still Hungry for New Eating Experiences
Omne Agency today unveils its Unchartered Waters report, detailing the ongoing pressures facing food and hospitality operators and brand-new consumer research – and the opportunities…
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October Takeaway Sales Double Pre-COVID Levels but Stall Year-on-Year
Deliveries and takeaways now account for nearly a quarter of all sales at Britain’s leading restaurant groups, having doubled since the start of the COVID-19…
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Scottish Government Publishes Consultation on Restricting Alcohol Advertising & Promotion
The Scottish Government has published a Consultation on Restricting Alcohol Advertising and Promotion in Scotland which closes on 9 March 2023. The consultation will consider:…
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