CGA by NIQ

We report on the market intelligence and data-driven insights published by CGA by NIQ, one of the UK’s most authoritative sources of foodservice analytics. This curates our coverage of sales trackers, consumer behaviour reports, channel performance metrics, and strategic forecasts, all interpreted with practical relevance for restaurant groups, pub operators, catering firms, and hospitality leaders. Whether you’re shaping menu strategy, tracking footfall, or planning investment, we break down CGA by NIQ’s findings into clear takeaways to support commercially minded decisions across the foodservice sector.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    30 July
    Food and DrinkFoodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months

    Foodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months

    Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector has fallen for 12 months in a row, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ. It comes as inflation in June stood at 3.6%, a rate now considered normal for the industry.  The 12 consecutive months of…

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  • 29 July
    Food and DrinkEuros and warm weather see drinks sales soar 14%

    Euros and warm weather see drinks sales soar 14%

    Drinks sales increased 14% in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants thanks to Euro 2024 final and much improved warm weather, according to CGA. The figure from CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker — for average sales in managed venues in the seven days to 20 July, against the equivalent period…

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  • 25 July
    BeveragesIreland drinks sales rise by 4.6% as customer habits shift

    Ireland drinks sales rise by 4.6% as customer habits shift

    Drinks sales in Ireland pubs rose by 4.6% in the last 12 months fuelled by major shifts in people’s habits, CGA by NIQ has revealed.  According to CGA’s On Premise User Survey, more than three quarters (78%) of people now typically visit drink-led pubs at least monthly, and nearly a…

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  • 24 July
    BusinessHospitality sees YoY sales rise 2.9% in June

    Hospitality sees YoY sales rise 2.9% in June

    Hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.9% in June, down slightly from May’s rate of 3.6% but ahead of the current rate of inflation, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker.   This marks the eighth period of growth in the last nine months.  During June, restaurants were…

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  • 22 July
    Pubs and BarsCGA: Euros semi-final sees drinks sales soar 75%

    CGA: Euros semi-final sees drinks sales soar 75%

    England’s European Championship semi-final against The Netherlands saw drinks sales rise 75% on Wednesday 10 July compared with the same day last year, according to data from CGA. However, this came at a cost as customers saved their money for the final meaning the total drinks sales across the week…

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  • 15 July
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales beat inflation for third week amid Euros boost

    Drinks sales beat inflation for third week amid Euros boost

    Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues rose 6% in the week ended Saturday 6 July, compared with the same period last year. It follows the same rate of growth in the previous week, and a 9% increase in the seven days before that. Growth peaked on Sunday 30 June…

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  • 9 July
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales rise 6% as Euros continues

    Drinks sales rise 6% as Euros continues

    Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues rose 6% in the week ended 29 June, according to data from CGA. This upswing was mostly caused by England’s final group game at the European Championship vs Slovenia. The game on Tuesday 25 June saw sales rise 71% compared with the same…

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  • 2 July
    Pubs and BarsEuros and Father’s Day boost beer sales

    Euros and Father’s Day boost beer sales

    Beer sales in managed venues rose 18% in the week ended 22 June as a result of the combination of the European Championship and Father’s Day. The upswing helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This…

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  • 1 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 01/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 01/07/24

    Scottish hospitality saw a 33% rise in sales during Scotland’s Euros matches, with high street pubs benefiting the most from an average 74% rise in sales. According to CGA by NIQ data, the day of Scotland’s game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, rising 28% compared with last…

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  • 1 July
    BusinessScottish games during Euros boost hospitality sales by a third

    Scottish games during Euros boost hospitality sales by a third

    Scottish hospitality venues have experienced a 33% rise in sales during Scotland’s Euros matches.   The data, which was collected by CGA by NIQ, revealed that the day of Scotland’s game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, with an increase of 38% on last year.  Meanwhile, games where Scotland…

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