Drinks Dominate as Outdoor Trading Returns
Three quarters of spending on the first day of hospitality’s reopening went on drinks, with consumers treating themselves to premium beers, cocktails and spirits after…
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Hospitality Reopens But Full Recovery Will Need Support
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have welcomed the reopening of pubs and restaurants who have outside areas, but have warned that there is…
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Concern for Staff as Coronavirus Measures Add to Risk of Abuse
Research from commercial insurer NFU Mutual reveals that 40% of customers have witnessed a staff member suffer verbal or physical abuse at a hospitality or…
Read more...Government Abandons Vaccine Passport Plans for Pubs & Restaurants
The government has abandoned plans to implement a vaccine passports when people visit pubs bars and restaurants in what is described a huge boost for…
Read more...Consumers keen to spend despite caution on economy
Consumers are set to prioritise eating and drinking out in their spending after lockdown, but remain cautious about longer term financial impacts of the pandemic….
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The Station House In Tonbridge Joins F.E.A.S.T’s Food Appeal
The Station House, on Barden Road in Tonbridge, has teamed up with local foodbank F.E.A.S.T (Families Eating and Sharing Together) for the third time
Read more...Consumer Spending Surges In September As Warm Weather Boosts Staycation
Consumer spending grew 2.0 per cent year-on-year in September with food sales, home improvements and return-to-school shopping contributing to the largest uplift since February 2020.
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EU Veggie ‘Burger’ Ban Challenged Across Europe
Petition exceeds 100,000 signatures
The European Parliament’s proposal to ban the use of names such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’, as well as descriptive terms such as ‘yoghurt-style’ and ‘cheese alternative
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Thousands Of Curry Houses May Struggle To Reopen After COVID-19
Thousands of the UK’s curry houses could struggle to reopen after COVID-19, according to an experienced restaurateur and a leading academic on small business in the latest podcast from Aston Business School.
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Food And Beverage Inflation Low But Pricing Uncertainty Looms
Download Monthly Snapshot Report Foodservice pricing reached its lowest point for 12 months in February 2020 with the majority of food and beverage categories showing…
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‘Healthy’ Plant Based Meals “Drowning In Salt” Reveals Survey
NEW research by Action on Salt (based at Queen Mary University of London and Bart’s Hospital) has exposed the shocking reality of many ‘healthy’ sounding…
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Consumers Demand More From Operators When It Comes To Allergen Advice
Consumers are demanding more from hospitality operators when it comes to allergens than simply ticking the legislative box, according to the latest insight from CGA…
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South African Fruit Growers Relaunch Young Chef Competition In The UK
The eighth South African Young Chef of the Year relaunches with new competition requirements. This year, South African deciduous fruit growers, Hortgro, are asking young…
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TV Dietician Nichola Ludlam-Raine Reveals The Top Five Benefits Of Eating Meat.
Millions of meat-eaters claim to have been ‘shamed’ for their love of bacon, beef and bangers. A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter of…
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Falling Prices Give Operators Opportunities In 2020
Prices across the foodservice sector dropped to their lowest point for seven months in November 2019, the latest edition of the Foodservice Price Index from CGA and Prestige reveals. The Index…
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