Indecisive Diners Leave Restaurant Owners Forking Out Almost £90 Per No-Show
A rising number of diners cancelling last minute, or just not turning up, over the last year has led to almost a fifth (18 per…
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Food and Drink
Millions To Benefit From New Flexible Working Measures
Millions of British workers will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achieves Royal Assent. Employees across the…
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The Average Pint Of Beer Costs £3.30 More In The UK Than The Global Average
A recent study conducted by finder.com compiled data on the average prices of beer in the most populated cities around the world. The analysis looks…
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Inflation Slows to 7.9% in June
UK inflation slowed to 7.9% in June, the lowest level since March 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rate of price…
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Soaring Costs In Food, Drink, Staff And Energy Pile Pressure On Hospitality
Hospitality’s post-COVID-19 recovery is threatened by rising prices in multiple key areas, leaders have warned in the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ…
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Food Industry Set to Celebrate the Versatility of Rice with National Rice Week ‘Rice Up Your Life’ from 11th-17th September 2023
Returning for the sixth year, The Rice Association is once again inviting the nation to ‘Rice Up Your Life’ for National Rice Week, with a…
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End of Alcohol Tax Freeze Piles Pressure on Operators
The latest research by finance specialists, RIFT, reveals that some parts of Britain have seen as many as 69 local pubs close their doors in…
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A Strong First Half Of The Year For Company Of Cooks
Company of Cooks has enjoyed a strong first half of 2023, securing over £120million in retained business. The five-year deals extend successful partnerships with six…
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Percentage Of UK Restaurant Companies Making A Profit Doubles
The percentage of UK restaurant companies which are now making a profit (based on an analysis of the UK’s Top 100 restaurant companies) has doubled…
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How Restaurants Can Fight Inflation and Boost Customer Loyalty
By Zhong Xu, CEO and Co-Founder, Deliverect (www.deliverect.com) “Today, inflation is a reality that the restaurant and hospitality sector has no choice but to contend…
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Drinking Through the Mask: Age Verification Hurdles in On Trade Sectors Post COVID-19
By Ed Heaver, CEO of Serve Legal (www.servelegal.co.uk) COVID-19 changed drinking habits. Alcohol sales increased by 2% – 5% across the globe and drinkers rejoiced…
Read more...Young’s Enjoys Positive Start to 2023 with Like for Like Sales Up 6.8%
London pub operator Young’s has reported revenue in the first 13 weeks of its new financial year was up 8.3% in total and 6.8% on…
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Shepherd Neame’s Chief Executive Joins City Drinkers In Celebrating The Return Of City Beerfest
Jonathan Neame, Chief Executive of Shepherd Neame and Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers, joined Company Clerk Nick Tindal and Company Beadle James Fitzgerald…
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Le Pain Quotidien Has Entered Administration Closing All But One Store
Cafe chain Le Pain Quotidien has entered administration, shutting nine of its ten stores and cutting 250 jobs. Brunchco UK, trading as Le Pain Quotidien…
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Arkell’s Brewery Announces the First Couple to Complete their 180th Anniversary Ale Trail
Arkell’s Brewery, Wiltshire has revealed the first couple to successfully complete the special Arkell’s 180th Anniversary Ale Trail. Their journey around Arkell’s Cask Marque accredited…
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