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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Sick Days Are Costing The Industry £305 Million Annually
Recent research conducted by the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) and KAM reveals the scale of employee absenteeism and its financial impact on business owners in…
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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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UK Foodservice Delivery Market to Hit £14.3bn in 2025
The UK foodservice delivery market is forecast to grow by 3.1% in 2025, reaching £14.3 billion, according to the Lumina Intelligence Foodservice Delivery Report 2025….
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Hospitality Action Reports Record-Breaking Year Of Support In 2024
As Hospitality Action marks the fifth anniversary of its first COVID grant – a pivotal moment that triggered a sharp and lasting rise in demand…
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50% Of Guests Order In Or Dine Out When Staying In A Hotel
Rather than eating in a hotel restaurant or getting room service, half of hotel guests are likely to order food for delivery or dine at…
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UK Food to Go Market Set to Surpass £24bn in 2025 as Demand for Convenience Drives Growth
Lumina Intelligence has launched the UK Food to Go Market Report 2025, revealing that the sector is forecast to grow +3.3% to reach a value…
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The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025 Reaches The Halfway Point
The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025 has now reached the halfway point with 50% of the target of 1200 tied tenants already interviewed. The…
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Study Reveals How Menu Layout Helps Teens Make Healthier Choices
New research from the University of Birmingham and Aston University has found that putting lower-calorie meal choices at the top of a restaurant menu, and…
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KPIs Improve Led By Stronger Consumer Sentiment
Latest insights from the Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel reveal market penetration has increased +2.4ppts to 59.9%, led by improvements to consumer confidence….
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Research Reveals Labour’s Employment Plan Will Harm Jobs and Cause Spiralling Benefits Bill
New research shows scale to which Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work and cause spiralling benefits bill 92 per cent…
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A Third Of Consumers Willing To Pay More For Sustainability When Eating Out
New research shows that despite economic uncertainty and pressures on consumer spending, when it comes to eating out, consumers are willing to pay a premium…
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Poor Employment Rates Among Those With Neurodivergent Conditions, Research By Heston Blumenthal OBE Reveals
More than one-fifth of individuals in the UK with neurodivergent conditions are not in paid employment Almost one-quarter of people with neurodivergent diagnoses have struggled…
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Survey Reveals What Makes The ‘Perfect’ Pub, With 80% Of Brits Say That Food Is Key
“Good pub grub” has topped the list of amenities which draw people to the great British pub according to a survey. OLBG.com conducted a recent…
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