Deliveroo Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Tighten Belts
Deliveroo has reported a fall in orders in the third quarter of 2022. The company said GTV growth was up 5% year-on-year in the quarter…
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Food and Drink
Cost-of-Living Crisis Exposing UK Consumers to Unprecedented Risks
New research published by Trading Standards suggests that issues related to “cost-of-living” are at record levels and set to trigger unprecedented demand and pressure on…
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“Are We Doing Our Best To Protect Consumers?” Food Manufacturing Expert Discusses the Importance of Allergen Labelling
Correct food labelling is of utmost importance in the food industry, keeping consumers safe and minimising their – rightfully severe – concerns with regards to…
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Candlelit Dining as Pubs Set to Hold Electricity-Free ‘Blackout Nights’
A country pub has announced it will hold another of its electricity-free ‘Blackout Nights’, where customers are invited to an atmospheric candlelit dining experience. The…
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Celebrate the Meals on Wheels Heroes
Meals on Wheels Week returns 31st October to 4th November 2022. The award-winning national awareness event, organised by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC),…
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Best Practice Rewarded by National Pubwatch at Glittering Awards Dinner at House of Lords
Reading Pubwatch has been given the top accolade as the National Pubwatch of the Year at a glittering event, sponsored by pub chain JD Wetherspoon,…
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Tyber’s Reggae Bar is Jammin’
Formerly known as the Grub & Liquor, Tyber’s Reggae Bar in Tunbridge Wells is set for its grand reopening next weekend, with a special performance…
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Hospitality Groups’ September Sales Drop Year-on-Year as Inflation Bites
Like-for-like sales at Britain’s top managed pub, bar and restaurant groups were 3.0% behind the levels of September 2021, the latest edition of the Coffer…
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Revolution Bars Acquires Food-Led Peach Pub Company
Revolution bars, which currently operates 69 bars under its Revolution, Revolucion de Cuba brands, Founders & Co and Playhouse brands, has acquired the 21-strong premium…
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Shepherd Neame’s Visitor Centre Wins ‘Hidden Gem’ Attraction Accolade from Visit England
Shepherd Neame’s Visitor Centre at its Faversham brewery has been named a ‘Hidden Gem’ in VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades. The Visitor Centre in Court Street,…
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Chopstix Launches First Kent Restaurant With Canterbury Site
Chopstix, the UK’s largest Asian QSR brand, has completed yet another successful launch this week, with the opening of a site in Canterbury. The new…
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Fighting for the Survival of the Great British Pub
Following the new Chancellor’s announcement earlier today, the CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), Steve Alton, has written to him, calling for the…
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FSA Launch Consultation on the Food Law Code of Practice in England
The FSA has launched a 12 week consultation seeking views from local authorities, food business operators, unions and interested groups on the proposed changes to…
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Greene King Offering Free Pub Food & Drink to Those Aged 66 and Over
Pub group chain Greene King is launching a competition which would allow some people aged 66 and over to get free food and drink at…
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On Premise Scores Third Week of Drinks Sales Growth
Average sales in managed venues in the seven days to Saturday (8 October) were 3% ahead of the same week last year, CGA by NielsenIQ’s…
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