News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Apr- 2024 -5 April
Greggs appoints non-executive director
Greggs has announced the appointment of Tamara Rogers as an independent non-executive director on its board, effective from 1 June. From June of this year, Rogest will also join Greggs’ audit, remuneration and nominations committee. Rogers, who has over 30 years of experience across a range of commercial and marketing…
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4 April
Today’s news in brief – 04/04/24
Food price inflation in hospitality is more than double the rate seen in the retail sector despite steady easing over the last 12 months, the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index has revealed. In March 2023, the level of food inflation in hospitality and retail briefly converged at 19%. However, while…
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4 April
Calorie labelling benefits do not outweigh risks, report finds
Public Health Scotland has produced a new report suggesting that the benefits of displaying calorie information on menus does not outweigh the risks. As a result the body has warned Scottish hospitality businesses against using the practice. The research was conducted with Scotland-based eating disorder charities and among individuals who…
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4 April
Gecko Hospitality expands into UK market through franchising
Gecko Hospitality, a provider of hospitality recruitment services in the United States, has announced its strategic expansion into the United Kingdom market through franchising. Spearheaded by Richard Pakey of Lime Licensing Group, it said this move marks a “significant milestone” in Gecko Hospitality’s global growth strategy. With over two decades…
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4 April
Hospitality inflation more than two times higher than retail, CGA says
Food price inflation in hospitality remains more than double the rate seen in the retail sector despite steady easing over the last 12 months, the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index has revealed. In March 2023, the level of food inflation in hospitality and retail briefly converged at 19%. However, while…
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4 April
Starbucks to open 100 new sites in FY24 amid sales growth
Starbucks UK plans to open an additional 100 new sites in FY24, as total revenues rose 21.9% to £547.7m for the year to 1 October 2023. The group reported that “strong and resilient” revenue growth continued during 2023, even with challenging economic headwinds in the UK. As a result, the…
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3 April
Chotto Matte to open in Manchester in 2025
Japanese-Peruvian restaurant group Chotto Matte will launch their first restaurant in Manchester in early 2025. The new culinary destination will occupy the 20,000 sq ft rooftop at the St Michael’s development, overlooking Manchester’s Town Hall. The restaurant will feature an interior design scheme by designer Andy Martin who has collaborated…
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3 April
Comptoir Group appoints new finance director
The Comptoir Group has announced the appointment of James Fisher as its new finance director. Fisher, who joins from Wahaca, will start at Comptoir in Summer 2024 and will be appointed to the board. He brings more than a decade of experience in senior financial roles across the consumer and…
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3 April
Adnams appoints new CEO
Southwold brewery Adnams has announced the appointment of Jenny Hanlon as its new chief executive officer. Hanlon, 48, will become the first female CEO of the brewing business in its 150 year history. Hanlon, who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr Andy Wood OBE…
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2 April
Today’s news in brief – 02/04/24
Revolution Bars shares have been suspended after it failed to produce interim results. It follows the closure of eight Revolution bars across England in January with the company blaming the cost of living crisis. The group confirmed it was in talks with shareholders and investors, including hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson,…
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