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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15 July

Cake Box EBITDA rises 17% to £8.73m

Cake Box has revealed that its underlying EBITDA increased 17.1% to £8.73m, up from £7.46m, for the year ended 30 March 2025. Alongside this, the company saw a 19% growth in online sales to £19.1m, up from £16.1m in the previous year, following increased investment in digital marketing and e-commerce…
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15 July

Amorino opens 36th UK store as it targets 100 by 2030

Italian gelato brand Amorino has opened its 36th UK store on Tottenham Court Road, London, and confirmed plans to grow its network to 100 locations nationwide by 2030. Founded in 2002 in Paris by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, the chain is known for its artisanal, rose-shaped gelato made with…
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14 July

Popeyes to open at the Arndale in Manchester

Popeyes UK has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant at Manchester Arndale, one of the city’s busiest shopping destinations. Popeyes UK has signed a lease agreement which will see the Company occupy a 2,816 sq ft space in the centre’s food court alongside other leading QSR…
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10 July

Pret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand

Pret A Manger has introduced a new category of salads called “Super Plates”, aimed at customers seeking larger, protein- and fibre-rich lunch options. The chain said the range reflects growing demand for more substantial salads, with its salad sales increasing three times faster than its sandwich category over the past…
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8 July

Just Eat launches new membership service

Just Eat has announced the launch of its new membership service Just Eat+ in the UK giving customers unlimited free deliveries. The service launches offering free delivery for £5.99 for a 90 subscription alongside a number of other perks. Perks include free items from the likes of Greggs, Co-op and…
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4 July

Tortilla launches upgraded summer menu

Tortilla has launched a new summer menu featuring high-protein pots and an upgraded salad offering, as the fast-casual Mexican chain seeks to tap growing demand for lighter, healthier meals. The updated menu, which debuts today (4 July), includes so-called protein pots – a snack or side dish – and a…
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3 July

Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone

Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…
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3 July

KFC targets 50 new UK sites in £1.5bn expansion

KFC plans to open more than 50 new UK restaurants this year as part of a £1.49bn investment in its estate over the next five years. The fried chicken chain, which operates more than 1,000 restaurants in the UK, aims to spend £466m on expanding its estate, with a target…
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2 July

Greggs warns on profits after warm weather hits sales

Greggs has revealed that it expects its full-year operating profit to be “modestly” below FY24 after the heatwave in June caused its sales to fall. The baker stated that cost inflation and wage tax pressures, which caused the company to increase the price of its sausage rolls, were factors which…
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1 July

Wasabi launches first franchise at Luton Airport

Wasabi has announced the launch of its first franchise at Luton Airport in partnership with global travel retailer, Lagardère Travel Retail. Set to open its doors in mid-July and located in the main terminal, the new 107 sqm restaurant features a 30-seat dine-in area and a grab-and-go counter. The new…
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