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This archive curates our coverage involving data, insights, and analysis from CGA by NIQ, one of the UK’s leading sources of foodservice market intelligence. From sales trackers and consumer behaviour reports to channel performance and out-of-home trends, we break down CGA’s findings with direct relevance to restaurant operators, pub groups, bar managers, caterers, and F&B executives. Whether you’re making data-informed decisions, benchmarking performance, or responding to sector trends, our reporting translates CGA’s industry research into actionable insights for hospitality professionals.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    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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  • Jun- 2024 -
    26 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/06/24

    Year-on-year hospitality inflation has fallen to 4.6%, the lowest recorded in 28 months by Prestige Purchasing and CGA’s Foodservice Price Index report, revealing more positive trends for the industry. May also saw month-on-month deflation of negative 0.4% – only the fourth such decrease in the last 32 months.  Restaurant deliveries…

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  • 26 June
    RestaurantsRestaurant deliveries up 11% in May

    Restaurant deliveries up 11% in May

    Restaurant deliveries in May were 11.3% ahead of the same month in 2023 on a like-for-like basis, according to data from CGA. This follows cool and damp weather in many parts of Britain for much of May, which led some consumers to order in food rather than going out. However,…

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  • 26 June
    Food and DrinkFood prices fall as inflation hits 28-month low, CGA report finds

    Food prices fall as inflation hits 28-month low, CGA report finds

    Year-on-year inflation for the hospitality sector has fallen to 4.6%, the lowest Foodservice Price Index figure recorded in 28 months by Prestige Purchasing and CGA’s Foodservice Price Index report, revealing more positive trends for the industry.  May also saw month-on-month deflation of negative 0.4% – only the fourth such decrease…

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  • 19 June
    Pubs and BarsHospitality groups report 3.6% growth in May

    Hospitality groups report 3.6% growth in May

    Hospitality groups across Britain achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.6% in May 2024, despite “disappointing” weather and the ongoing effects of inflation, the CGA has reported. According to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, this marks a “quick return to growth” after a 1.7% drop in trading in April, which…

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  • 18 June
    Food and DrinkDrinks sales fall 3% in early June

    Drinks sales fall 3% in early June

    Drinks sales in the UK fell 3% for the week ended 8 June 2024 compared with the same period last year. The week struggled against tough comparisons with June 2023, when temperatures touched 30 degrees. sales were down on all five days from 4 to 8 June after year-on-year growth…

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  • 13 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 13/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 13/06/24

    Fuller’s has reported a 61% rise in profits before tax to £20.5m for the year ended 30 March. It comes as sales at the brewing company rose by 7% to £359.1m, while EBITDA reached £60.8m. During the year, the company also invested £27.2m in its existing estate of properties. UKH…

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  • 13 June
    Pubs and BarsCGA names Brunning and Price as UK’s top pub operator

    CGA names Brunning and Price as UK’s top pub operator

    Brunning and Price, part of the restaurant group, has been named the UK’s top pub operator for a second consecutive year by CGA’s outlet index survey. Other operators in the top five include St Austell Brewery, Hydes Anvil, Youngs and Everards. Brunning and Price also tops the rankings when measured…

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  • 10 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/06/24

    St Austell Brewery has reported a “record” year where total revenues rose 10% to £229.5m. This comes as the group’s total operating profits for the financial period reached £13.2m, showing a rise of 15% on the previous year. During 2023, St Austell saw inflation reduce from the peak of the…

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