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The latest industry news 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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Dec- 2023 -20 December
Deliveries rise 4% but takeaways fall by 6% in November
Delivery sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant groups rose 4% year-on-year in November 2023, but takeaway sales fell 6%, according to data from CGA. Deliveries in November accounted for 61% of restaurant groups’ orders, up from 52% just 12 months ago. Meanwhile, takeaways and click-and-collect orders attracted 39% of spending.…
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20 December
NTIA ‘disappointed’ in govt omission of new spiking offence
The Night Time Industries Association has expressed “deep disappointment” at the omission of spiking as a specific crime by the government. According to the association, the update in this measure falls “significantly short” of expectations, considering the gravity and far-reaching impact of this criminal activity. The association emphasised the importance…
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20 December
Lavazza to relaunch flagship site in London
Lavazza is set to relaunch a renovated flagship site in central London, inspired by the first site based in Milan. Situated in a historical building opposite the Liberty store on Great Marlborough Street, Lavazza has “engaged with renowned names, from design to gastronomy”, to transform the site. The newly renovated…
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19 December
Today’s news in brief – 19/12/23
Drinks sales in managed venues fell by 9% for the week ending 9 December, compared with the same period last year. Alcohol categories struggled due to World Cup comparatives, while midweek performance suggests modest average growth. As festive occasions approach, operators seek to maintain footfall amidst weather and rail strike…
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19 December
Carters unveils pop-up at Birmingham member’s club
The Michelin-starred restaurateurs, Brad and Holly Carter, are relocating Carters to Birmingham’s city centre from 2 February to 31 May 2024 to the private members club, Eighteen, at 103 Colmore Row. Carters moved to Westlands UK in Evesham this summer from their Moseley location of 13 years. This is to…
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19 December
Drinks sales down 9% as tough comparatives continue
Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues dropped 9% for the week ended 9 December compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. Growth has now topped 1% just once in the last eight weeks as a result of sales being compared to the period during…
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19 December
Knoops revenues jump 67% to £4.43m in FY23
Knoops, the retailer of crafted chocolate drinks, has reported a revenue increase of 67% to £4.43m for the year ended on 30 September. Operating EBITDA for the group was up 206% to £269k, compared with £87k in 2022. Online sales were also up 48% on a like-for-like basis, with 63%…
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19 December
SSP further expands in North America and Middle East
SSP Group has acquired Calgary-based ECG Ventures Limited and has signed a new contract with Jeddah Airport to operate three F&B packages. The group’s expansion within North America and the Middle East comes as SSP aims to pivot into higher growth markets. SSP’s acquisition of ECG in Canada will see…
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18 December
Today’s news in brief – 18/12/23
Hackney Gelato has secured a substantial £1.3m follow-on investment from Pembroke VCT. The funding is set to bolster production, team recruitment, and consumer-oriented marketing efforts. The brand plans to diversify by venturing into new out-of-home spaces like cinemas, theatres, and airlines. Co-founders Enrico Pavoncelli and Sam Newman express their commitment…
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18 December
Liberation Group promotes three to leadership roles
Liberation Group has announced the internal promotions of Alice Bowyer as the new director of food, Fred Vanderplank in the newly-created role of sales and commercial director and Ollie Fleming as the head of Free Trade in the UK. Bowyer’s promotion comes after she joined the company in 2016, in…
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