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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.

  • Jun- 2023 -
    19 June
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales jump 15% in second week of June

    Drinks sales jump 15% in second week of June

    Drinks sales in the UK rose 15% in the week ended Saturday 10 June compared with the same week in 2022 boosted by a number of sporting events. There was double-digit growth on five of the seven days, peaking at a 29% increase on 7 June when West Ham played…

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  • 15 June
    BusinessFoodservice price inflation goes back above 20% in April

    Foodservice price inflation goes back above 20% in April

    Foodservice price inflation has unexpectedly risen back above 20% to 21.4% in April, according to data from CGA. Price increases had begun to slow in Q1 this year, and inflation dipped below 20% in March for the first time since mid-2022. However, the rebound in April underlines the severe cost…

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  • 7 June
    BusinessOver half of hospitality leaders optimistic about next 12 months

    Over half of hospitality leaders optimistic about next 12 months

    Over half (54%) of business leaders at Britain’s top hospitality groups are optimistic about the next 12 months according to a survey from CGA and Fourth. This is an increase of 7 percentage points from the last survey in January and more than double the 22% of people who feel…

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  • May- 2023 -
    30 May
    Trade AssociationsHospitality trade bodies urge gov to act against ‘worrying’ energy costs

    Hospitality trade bodies urge gov to act against ‘worrying’ energy costs

    A number of hospitality trade bodies have renewed calls for the government to act on rising energy costs. The BII, BBPA, UKHospitality and Hospitality Ulster have penned a joint letter after industry-wide data shows just 29% of hospitality businesses feel optimistic about the next 12 months, with energy their biggest…

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  • 26 May
    BusinessHospitality turnover down 14% on pre-pandemic levels

    Hospitality turnover down 14% on pre-pandemic levels

    Turnover for hospitality businesses was down 14.7% in the last year compared with pre-pandemic levels when accounting for inflation. This is according to the UK Hospitality Quarterly Tracker which is created in association with CGA Strategy. The tracker shows that the revenue generated in the last 12 months is 4.1%…

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  • 26 May
    NewsContract caterers’ sales climb 30% in Q1, says CGA

    Contract caterers’ sales climb 30% in Q1, says CGA

    Contract caterers’ sales in the first quarter of 2023 finished 30% above the same period in 2022, the latest Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ and Bidfood reveals. The strong quarter extends the sector’s recovery from the Covid crisis and reflects consumers’ steady return to workplaces and other locations…

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  • 22 May
    Food and DrinkMay drinks sales remain strong despite inflation

    May drinks sales remain strong despite inflation

    Drinks sales increased 5% year-on-year for the seven days ended 13 May following the long weekend for the coronation, according to the Drinks Recovery tracker from CGA Strategy. Sales surged over the coronation long weekend but a combination of cooler weather and rail strikes depressed sales between the 9 and…

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  • 17 May
    Food and DrinkDelivery and takeaway sales down again but decline slows

    Delivery and takeaway sales down again but decline slows

    Delivery and takeaway sales in the UK dropped 1% year-on year for April, the 17th straight month of year-on-year decline, according to data from CGA Strategy. Deliveries and takeaways by value attracted 14% of total sales in April, a big decline from 24% in April 2022. The consistent decline can…

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  • 16 May
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales soar 41% on coronation weekend

    Drinks sales soar 41% on coronation weekend

    Drinks sales in the UK increased 41% on the king’s coronation weekend, according to data from CGA Strategy. The Bank Holiday boost started on Friday when sales rose 23% compared with the average Friday of 2023 so far. Despite many people marking the Coronation at home and at street parties,…

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  • 12 May
    Food and DrinkFoodservice price inflation falls below 20%

    Foodservice price inflation falls below 20%

    Foodservice price inflation fell to 18.9% in March, the first time it has dropped below 20% in five months, according to data from CGA’s Foodservice Price Index. The fall in March is the fourth consecutive fall in year-on-year inflation. While prices increased by 0.7% month-on-month between February and March, there…

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