Food and Drink

The latest news and updates on food, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Sep- 2025 -

22 September

Cornish Bakery to open its largest bakery in Portsmouth

Cornish Bakery has revealed that it is set to open its largest ever bakery at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth as it presses ahead with a pipeline of new openings this autumn. This landmark two-story site will feature an expanded menu of Cornish Tapas and Afternoon Tea alongside its core product range.…
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19 September

Zambrero UK appoints first franchise development agents

Zambrero UK has announced the appointment of its first franchise development agents, Damian Bennett and Dawn Catherall, to drive expansion in the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire region. Bennett and Catherall both bring over 20 years of franchising expertise, having previously spearheaded growth in this region for worldwide quick-service restaurant…
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18 September

KFC to open new restaurant in Moreton creating 40 jobs

KFC has revealed that it is opening a new restaurant in Moreton this weekend, creating 40 jobs as part of the fast-food chain’s wider expansion across the UK and Ireland. The outlet, which opens on 20 September, will have seating for 46 customers, six digital ordering kiosks, on-site parking and…
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17 September

Hospitality food and drink prices rise again amid global pressures

The UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of inflationary pressures in June 2025, with nine out of 10 categories seeing month-on-month inflation, according to data from CGA. The oils and fats category has been hit particularly hard, with prices rising 6.7% over the last year and by 1.6% in…
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12 September

Honi Poke unveils exclusive Deliveroo deal

Fast casual poke brand Honi Poke has announced that it has agreed a deal with Deliveroo to exclusively feature on its delivery platform. Until now, Honi Poke has been available on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat but moving forward, Deliveroo will become the brand’s sole delivery partner. By focusing…
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11 September

Crafted unveils two F&B appointments ahead of Powdermills opening

Crafted has confirmed a duo of senior appointments to its food and beverage team ahead of the opening of Crafted at Powdermills. Neil Armstrong joins as executive chef, bringing over 30 years of experience, including senior roles at Edwardian Hotels in London and Nelson Hotels and Inns in Cheshire. Joining…
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10 September

KFC franchisee Gastronomy to more than double restaurant count

KFC franchise partner Gastronomy has signed a deal to more than double the number of KFC restaurants over the next five years, adding more than 50 restaurants to its portfolio. Backed by HSBC, Gastronomy will grow to over 100 KFC restaurants across the UK by 2030. The new openings will…
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8 September

Drinks sales growth tracks inflation in solid August

Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 16 August were 3.2% ahead of the equivalent week in 2024, according to data from CGA. This number was only marginally short of the UK’s current rate of inflation of 3.8%, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index. This result…
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2 September

Market Place launches first loyalty scheme across all traders

Market Place Food Hall has launched its first loyalty programme enabling customers to earn and redeem rewards across all of its traders on a single card. The scheme, called MP Munch, began in April at Market Place St Paul’s and has signed up more than 10,000 members in its first…
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Aug- 2025 -

27 August

German Doner Kebab to open at Brent Cross Shopping Centre

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced that it is set to open a new site in Brent Cross Shopping Centre this autumn as part of its 2025 expansion plans. The new GDK site will create 20 new jobs in the local area and will include menu additions such as the…
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