S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy to Return for 2026-2027 with Top UK Juror Panel
Entries to this year’s S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy are now open. The world-renowned global talent program returns with a stellar jury line up for the…
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Food and Drink
Jobs at Risk as Franco Manca Plans Closures Amid Cost Pressures
Up to 225 jobs are at risk after sourdough pizza operator Franco Manca confirmed it intends to close around 16 sites as part of a…
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Foodservice Inflation Dips Slightly In February, But Geopolitical Risks Loom Large
Food and drink prices in the foodservice sector recorded a minor month-on-month decline of -0.2% in February, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and…
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Foodservice Equipment Association Calls On Members To Prepare for BPA Ban
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) is calling on members to begin preparing for the ban of Bisphenols, (notably A “BPA”) from materials intended to come…
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Easter Boosts UK On-Trade as Footfall and Dwell Time Rise
The UK on-trade delivered a strong performance over the Easter 2026 Bank Holiday weekend, with increased footfall and longer visits driving meaningful volume growth across…
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Love British Food Urges Chefs To Join In With 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Love British Food has unveiled ambitious plans for its 25th anniversary to unite the supply chain and champion seasonal diversity and sustainable home-grown produce. A…
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FSA Survey Reveals Public’s Growing Appetite For Healthier And More Sustainable Food Choices
New findings from the Food Standards Agency’s consumer survey, Food and You 2, show that a significant proportion of the population in England, Wales and…
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Scottish Care Home Group Wins Hospitality Award
Scottish provider of older person and specialist care, Meallmore, has won a major industry award recognising employee engagement within its hospitality teams. Meallmore took home…
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Marston’s Recognised at Downing Street for Leadership in Supporting Prison Leavers into Employment
Marston’s was represented at 10 Downing Street this week, as its very own Senior EDI & Communities Manager, Todd Lockley, joined fellow employers and Employment…
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Edinburgh hotel recognised at Scottish Excellence Awards
AN EDINBURGH hotel has been recognised at the Scottish Excellence Awards, winning Group Hotel of the Year, following a year of measurable improvements in guest…
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Steadies but Costs Weaken Small Businesses
Hospitality leaders remain cautious about the future despite a steady level of optimism in early 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ,…
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National Chef of the Year Extends Entry Deadline Following Demand from Chefs
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced a deadline extension for this year’s National Chef of the Year competition after chefs requested additional time to…
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Shepherd Neame Launches New Sports Bar Concept ‘Sin Bin’
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame officially opened its vibrant new sports bar, Sin Bin, at Chatham’s Maritime Marina on Tuesday evening (March 31)….
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Bidfood Launches New Pub Webpage to Support Tenanted and Leased Pubs Under Pressure
Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading food wholesalers, has launched a dedicated pub webpage packed with tools to help tenanted and leased pubs tackle rising…
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Three Forces Redefining the UK Eating Out Market
New data from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index highlights reveal three major shifts shaping how UK consumers choose where to eat, as operators respond to…
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