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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.

  • Nov- 2021 -
    9 November
    FeaturesCan catering SMEs weather the supply storm?

    Can catering SMEs weather the supply storm?

    Using the words of Nando’s, restaurants have had “a bit of a mare” recently amid an increase in supply chain shortages. Earlier this year, the chain had to temporarily shut around 50 UK outlets, with its signature peri peri chicken stripped from the menu. As well as chicken being unattainable,…

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  • 8 November
    Pubs and BarsOn Premise footfall builds in Ireland and NI, CGA finds

    On Premise footfall builds in Ireland and NI, CGA finds

    CGA’s August On Premise Measurement Service (OPUS) data research revealed that “footfall is building” in Ireland and Northern Ireland as 80% of people had been back to venues after restrictions on indoor eating and drinking were eased in July. The research, drawing on a survey of around 2,500 nationally representative…

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  • 5 November
    Food and Drink83% of consumers visiting venues back to pre-Covid levels, CGA finds

    83% of consumers visiting venues back to pre-Covid levels, CGA finds

    Data shows 83% of consumers are visiting pubs and restaurants the same amount or more often than pre-Covid-19, according to CGA’s latest Covid-19 Impact report. It revealed consumers said they are “happy” to support restaurants and/or bar staff by paying a higher price for food and drinks (31%), with around…

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  • 1 November
    BusinessGrowth of spirits sales ‘encouraging’, CGA reveals

    Growth of spirits sales ‘encouraging’, CGA reveals

    One of the “most encouraging trends” post-lockdown has been the growth of spirits sales, according to CGA’s client director Mark Jackson.  Between reopening and mid-August, spirits reportedly grew their market share of On Premise drinks sales by more than two percentage points as customers “celebrated” the end of lockdowns with…

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  • Oct- 2021 -
    25 October
    Food and DrinkNorthern Ireland’s On Premise drink sales increase by 24%

    Northern Ireland’s On Premise drink sales increase by 24%

    On Premise Measurement Service’s sales by value jumped by 24% in Northern Ireland between June and August 2021, revealed CGA’s latest research. The market was reportedly driven by spirits in particular, with sales growing 36% as customers “celebrated” the reopening of the On Premise with cocktails and shots.  There was…

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  • 25 October
    Food and DrinkDelivery and takeaway sales 130% higher than in 2019

    Delivery and takeaway sales 130% higher than in 2019

    September’s combined delivery and takeaway sales are 130% higher than in September 2019, when businesses were trading as normal; and 35% higher than in 2020, when they were operating under Covid restrictions, according to the latest data from the CGA.  CGA said that Britain’s leading managed restaurant and pub groups…

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  • 22 October
    BusinessDelivery and takeaway sales increase 130%, CGA reveals

    Delivery and takeaway sales increase 130%, CGA reveals

    Britain’s leading managed restaurant and pub groups more than doubled their delivery and takeaway sales from pre-pandemic levels in September, CGA and Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker revealed. The combined sales were 130% higher than in September 2019 when businesses were trading as normal. They were also 35% higher than…

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  • 19 October
    BusinessAugust labour and material shortages drive prices up 1.2%, warns CGA

    August labour and material shortages drive prices up 1.2%, warns CGA

    Widespread supply problems and increased demand from the hospitality sector combined has pushed prices up by 1.2% in August, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI). The report highlighted the impacts of acute shortages of labour, and of HGV drivers, pickers and manufacturing and production staff in…

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  • 18 October
    Venues & PropertiesGrowing consumer confidence boosts September sales, CGA reveals

    Growing consumer confidence boosts September sales, CGA reveals

    Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups saw September total sales increase 42% compared with 2020, according to the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker. Trading was boosted by growing consumer confidence about safety and spending, good weather in many areas and ongoing staycations. The tracker, produced by CGA…

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  • 13 October
    RestaurantsAlmost 1,000 hospitality venues have closed since July, report finds

    Almost 1,000 hospitality venues have closed since July, report finds

    Britain’s number of licensed premises fell by 980 between July, when the market fully reopened, and September 2021, according to the new market recovery monitor from CGA and Alix Partners. The monitor indicates that small businesses have borne the brunt of closures, with independently run pubs, restaurants, bars and other…

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