Australia
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice trends from across Australia, with a focus on key markets such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Reporting includes café culture influence on UK operators, plant-based and wellness-led menu development, premium casual dining trends, and the international expansion of Australian restaurant and coffee brands. Insight is tailored for chefs, concept developers, and brand strategists tracking global innovation, sourcing ideas, and consumer trends with crossover potential for the UK market.
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May- 2022 -24 MayBusiness
SSP revenues surge 212.9% as travel rebounds
The SSP Group has reported its revenues surged 212.9% year-on-year to £803.2m for the six month period ended 31 March 2022 (H2), recovering “strongly” with 64% growth compared to pre-Covid levels as the travel sector rebounds. SSP operates brands such as Upper Crust and Ritazza, as well as franchises for…
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19 MayRestaurants
Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…
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17 MayFood and Drink
Mcdonald’s to launch on UK Deliveroo
Deliveroo and McDonald’s have announced a new, long-term global strategic partnership which will see McDelivery available through the Deliveroo platform in markets across the world. The partnership includes the UK, Deliveroo’s largest market, where McDelivery will become available on the platform during the second quarter. The partnership is expected to…
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3 MayApps & Technology
Mr Yum acquires Sprout
Mobile ordering and payments company for restaurants, Mr Yum, has acquired hospitality Customer Relationship Management and marketing company Sprout. Sprout’s full-time staff will join Mr Yum as the London-based groups aim to create a global team of more than 260 employees, who will continue building tools for hospitality venues in…
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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryPeople
Compass welcomes new executive committee members
Compass Group has confirmed the internal appointments of Shelley Roberts and Kathinka Friis-Møller to its group executive committee. Roberts has been appointed group chief commercial officer, and is responsible for leading the group’s Global Clients, Strategy, M&A, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Digital and Procurement functions. She first joined Compass in…
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Dec- 2021 -17 DecemberRestaurants
Geezy Foods announces UK expansion plans
Geezy Foods, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital food, grocery and hospitality brands is expanding into the UK. After launching in Australia and New Zealand, Geezy Foods is now looking to build a network of virtual brands across London and many other cities across the globe to meet the rise…
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Nov- 2021 -1 NovemberRestaurants
Foodhub appoint global operations director
Foodhub, one of the UK’s fastest growing takeaway delivery apps, has appointed Neil Sturrock to its senior team as global operations director. As well as managing the customer journey for the company, it said Sturrock will be involved in “key strategic elements” of the business, working closely with CEO Ardian…
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Oct- 2021 -6 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Lantana opens fourth venture in London
Independent restaurant group Lantana has announced the opening of its fourth venture cafe DL/78 in central London. Café DL/78 is situated in Derwent London’s space in Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, and is in close proximity to Soho Square and the theatre district. Taking inspiration from its Australian heritage, the new cafe…
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Jul- 2021 -23 JulyTrade Associations
WSTA welcomes three new board members
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed three new board members to its executive team this July. Caroline Thompson-Hill, european managing director at Accolade, Alexei Rosin, managing director for UK and Ireland at Moët Hennessy UK Ltd and James Miles, chairman and managing director at Liv-ex Ltd, have…
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Jun- 2021 -15 JuneFood and Drink
Just Eat Takeaway.com enters US market with Grubhub acquisition
Just Eat Takeaway.com has announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Grubhub for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition follows the clearing by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the £6.2bn merger between Just Eat plc and Takeaway.com. The merger was previously under investigation…
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