NTIA Calls for Immediate Support for Alfresco Dining and Nightlife Revival
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the Chief Executives and Leaders of all London boroughs, calling for swift…
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Food and Drink
On Premise Opens April With 5% Growth In Drinks Sales
Bright weather has helped pubs, bars, restaurants and suppliers to start April with strong growth in drinks sales after a slow end to March. CGA…
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Britain’s Brewing Heritage At Risk From Climate Change Report Reveals
The future of Britain’s traditional supply of brewing ingredients, from both home and abroad, is at risk of being severely diminished by climate change unless…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Remains Calm Amidst Global Economic Crosscurrents
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) indicates a continued easing of inflationary pressures, with the Index remaining relatively flat in February, falling by…
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Brakspear Expands Honeycomb Houses With Acquisition Of Cirencester Hotel
Pub operator Brakspear is expanding its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the acquisition of The Kings Head in Cirencester, a large town centre hotel, restaurant…
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Third Of Young People Now Recognise The Indie Beer Campaign
New research released today shows almost a third (31%) of young beer drinkers surveyed now recognise the Indie Beer campaign, which has set out to…
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Hospitality Investment Shows Need To Adapt Industrial Strategy
A multi-billion-pound investment in a major new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local council,…
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Trade Bodies Join The Call For UK/EU Mutual Recognition Agreement To Reduce Trade Barriers
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) and the European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers (EFCEM) have joined other business organisations in the UK and the EU…
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Growth in Pub and Pizza Occasions Signals Shift in Consumer Habits
Consumer engagement with the UK eating and drinking out market saw a marked upswing in recent weeks, according to the latest insights from Lumina Intelligence’s…
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Drinks Gain Ground in Food Delivery – But There’s Untapped Potential Ahead
New insights from Lumina Intelligence Foodservice Delivery Report 2025 reveal that drinks are increasingly becoming part of consumers’ delivery baskets, with 53% of delivery occasions…
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Research Reveals Pubwatch Schemes Are Key To Tackling Disorder And Creating Safer Drinking Environments
Pubwatch schemes are key to reducing alcohol-related crime and improving the safety of the evening economy, a new independent study commissioned by voluntary organisation National…
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Tooting’s Historic Pub the Antelope Reopens After £1 Million Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced the highly anticipated reopening of The Antelope in Tooting. The reopening will…
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Historic Family Brewery Buys The Pub Next Door
The 182-year-old Wiltshire family brewery Arkell’s has bought The Old Stocks Inn at Stow-on-the-Wold, a 17th century coaching inn, which happens to be right next door…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Threatened British Beer Exports
UK Brewers have been hit by a surprise “beer can tax” after it emerged that lager, stout and pale ale will be subject to a…
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Inflation Bites into Fast-Food Profits
Following a period of relative stability in 2024, entering 2025 inflationary pressures in the UK’s economy have resurfaced according to a survey from market intelligence…
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