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Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality trends, brand activity, and operational models emerging from one of North America’s most dynamic markets, including sustainability practices, tech adoption, menu innovation, and UK brand expansion. Reporting offers strategic context for professionals tracking international influence, franchising opportunities, and evolving consumer behaviours with relevance to the UK sector.
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Sep- 2018 -18 SeptemberBeverages
Coca-Cola ‘in talks’ to develop cannabis-infused beverage
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola may be embarking on the cannabidiol (CBD) wellness trend with the release of a beverage infused with the pharmaceutical ingredient. CBD can be used for medicinal purposes and is said to aid in various ailments including chronic pain, stress, anxiety and epilepsy. It is non-psychoactive, meaning…
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11 SeptemberRestaurants
Hawker Union street food concept closes after 12 weeks
Hawker Union, the street food and bar concept by Street Feast, is set to close just 12 weeks after it opened in Wood Green, London. On Twitter, co-founder Jonathan Downey said Haringey council were “deliberately difficult” and claimed they tried “very hard” to stop the venue from opening which had…
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Aug- 2018 -8 AugustGovernment
Wetherspoon launches Brexit beer mats
Pub group Wetherspoon will introduce beer mats in favour of a no-deal Brexit, signed by its chairman Tim Martin, and outlining 10 points to the leaders of the three main political parties. The mats bear the headline ‘Free Trade (ie no deal) means lower prices’, and Martin said they will…
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Jun- 2018 -21 JuneFeatures
The future of hospitality entrepreneurship
The hospitality industry has traditionally been more about evolution than revolution, but today’s fast-changing landscape stands in marked contrast to the industry’s past. Technology has greatly transformed hospitality, paving the way for disruptive business models like Airbnb and enhancing the guest experience through innovations such as the internet of things…
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May- 2018 -10 MayFeatures
Top drinks trends in 2018
There’s no doubt about it, Britain loves a drink. In 2017, the UK alcohol industry made over £40bn, and 53% of this (a whopping £21bn), came solely from the sale of wines and spirits. Our wine market is the sixth largest on the planet and wines and spirits support over…
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Mar- 2018 -16 MarchFeatures
The Curious Gin Consumer
Gin has rapidly grown in popularity in the last few years. We asked Nicholas Cook, director general of The Gin Guild to share his industry expertise about why this has happened The gin craze is most definitely in full swing and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. The interest…
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