Over Two Thirds Of UK Beer And Wine Servings Are Short Measures
New research published today by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has found that over two thirds (70%) of beer and wine, checked by Trading…
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Food and Drink
Croeso Pubs Adds Penarth’s Bear’s Head To The List Of Pubs It Has Saved From Closure
Croeso Pubs Ltd, the South Wales pub chain which already runs seven venues including The Philharmonic and Brewhouse in Cardiff, is taking over the lease…
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Drinks Sales Edge Into Growth In Solid May
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales nudged just above the levels of 2023 last week, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in…
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Welsh Chefs Excel To Strike Gold In Sharjah Competition
A team of six talented young chefs has struck gold for Wales at a prestigious international culinary competition in the United Arab Emirates. Representing the…
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Foodservice Price Index Shows Inflation Levels Approaching Normality
The latest Foodservice Price Index report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA brings encouraging news for the foodservice industry, with inflation rates returning towards more normal…
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Wild Weather Threatens Produce Price Spike, Warns Lynx Purchasing
The UK’s wet and wild weather over recent months means hospitality and catering operators are likely to face sharp increases in the cost of key…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrate 10th Birthday Anniversary With Drinks At 2014
Londonnpub and dining group Urban Pubs & Bars will celebrate their tenth anniversary with drinks at 2014 prices. The leisure group, which operates 42 pubs…
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International Restaurateurs’ Dinner 2024 Raises £22,000 For Hospitality Sector
The third International Restaurateurs’ Dinner (IRD), which took place on Monday 29th April 2024 at Rosewood London, raised £22,000 to support training and education initiatives…
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The Global Gin Industry Comes Together For The Gin Guild’s Spring Installation
London: Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world came together at the London Guildhall for the Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and…
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Drinks Sales Up 13% As Sun Shines On Pubs
Warm weather has lifted Britain’s On Premise drinks sales above last year’s levels for the first time in six weeks, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily…
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Long-Term Trends Report Reveals “Cautious Optimism”
Long-term demand is looking good for the sector, according to OakNorth’s Sector Pulse. The report reveals that over the last six months to 30 April…
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Contract Caterers’ First-Quarter Sales Rise 7% Despite Drop In Units Served
Britain’s top contract caterers have begun 2024 strongly with sales growth of 7% in the first quarter, the Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ…
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Heartwood Collection Acquires The Manor Inn, Godalming
Award-winning hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Manor Inn, Godalming from Whitbread Plc. The acquisition will see the 16 bedroom site renamed as “The…
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Adam Handling To Launch Second Pub
One the UK’s most prominent Michelin-starred chefs is set to open his second pub in June this year. Chef Adam Handling MBE will launch The…
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Consumers Feeling The Pinch: High Cost-Of-Living Drives Key Swings In Consumer Behaviour
The cost of living continues to drive significant consumer behaviour change as restaurants and brands will be forced to adapt if they want to protect…
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