Survey Shows Strong Public Backing For Change To UK Food System
The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) has revealed the findings of its two-year survey of the public, which it says reveals ‘a strong public…
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Consumer Card Spending Increases 4.5 Per Cent In April, As Sunshine And Easter Weekend Boost Hospitality
Consumer card spending grew 4.5 per cent year-on-year in April – the greatest uplift seen since June 2023, and above the most recent CPIH inflation…
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98% Of Brits See The Pub As A Cornerstone Of The Community But 59% Admit They Don’t Understand What It Takes To Run One
New research from HEINEKEN SmartDispense®* reveals a tale of two truths: Brits are besotted with their locals – but most have no clue what goes…
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Heavy Headwinds Threaten To Blow Independent Breweries Off Course According To New Report
A new report published today has shown that whilst demand for independent beer remains strong, UK brewers face “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, market access…
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Hospitality Sees Signs Of “Resilience And Evolution” Survey Reveals
The Oxford Partnership has released its latest Market Watch Snapshot for March 2025, revealing that stout has taken centre stage in draught beer performance, recording…
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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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