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.
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Jun- 2022 -15 June
UK eating out market to value £95.2bn in 2022
The UK eating out market is set to value £95.2bn in 2022, up 4% from pre-Covid levels in 2019, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2022. Lumina Intelligence said this means that inflation is outpacing market growth. Overall, outlet growth is expected to be positive…
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15 June
Whitbread beats expectations but warns of ‘tight’ labour market
Whitbread has revealed that it expects to increase its total costs by £20m – £30m in FY23 due to targeted pay increases and the labour supply remaining “tight” across the hospitality sector. The Premier Inn operator will also bring forward its investment in refurbishments and maintenance projects, as well as…
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14 June
Pret a Manger to debut in Spain and Portugal
Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with the Ibersol Group to launch the Pret brand and products across Spain and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, Ibersol Group will bring Pret’s food and organic coffee to the two countries. The agreement comes as Pret steps up its global…
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13 June
Marylebone Village to welcome new F&B occupiers
Marylebone Village is set to add a new selection of food and beverage and retail brands to the occupier line-up over the coming weeks, including Bayley and Sage, Granger and Co, Lina Stores, Cavita, Bobbies and Frame. The Howard de Walden Estate said that the signings attest to the continued…
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10 June
High food and drink inflation to extend into 2023
The high food and drink inflation seen in recent months could extend into 2023, the CGA has warned, in light of ongoing high energy costs and “unstable” global supplies. Foodservice prices in April were already 10% higher than in April 2021, the third month of double-digit inflation in a row,…
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10 June
Jubilee weekend trading ‘disappoints’ despite food and drink sales boost
The last week’s two Bank Holidays have lifted sales for Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants, although street parties dented trading over the weekend. According to CGA by NielsenIQ’s, On Premise sales from last Wednesday to Sunday (1 to 5 June) were 5% higher than the average for the equivalent period…
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7 June
Island Poké opens first venue outside of London
The UK’s “leading poké operator” has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London. Island Poké brings “fresh pacific flavours” to the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40…
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6 June
The North Bar and Kitchen brought to market
The North Bar and Kitchen in Leicester city centre has been brought to market for an undisclosed sum. Set within an “attractive heritage building” along Hinckley Road, this restaurant offers a British dining experience “with a French twist”. Along with a seasonal menu of local produce and ingredients, the venue…
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1 June
Döner Shack launches third site in Leicester
Döner Shack, the German street-food brand, has revealed it will officially open its third restaurant in Leicester on 11 June 2022. The new 3,400 square feet flagship site is situated in Highcross Leicester and consists of a 110-seater restaurant, comprising an outside eating area, an all day dining offer, take-away,…
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May- 2022 -31 May
Chinatown London welcomes two UK debut concepts
Shaftesbury has announced that two UK debut concepts will be joining Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue this summer – Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, The Eight, and ‘serve yourself’ Sichuan eatery, Zhang Liang Malatang. The Eight will be a 1,500 square feet restaurant and café with an 80 cover at Chinatown London’s…
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