Covid-19
Our COVID-19 coverage captures the full impact of the pandemic on the UKโs foodservice and hospitality sector, from lockdown trading restrictions and government support schemes to recovery planning, operational adaptations, and long-term business implications. This includes essential reporting for restaurant operators, pub landlords, caterers, chefs, and F&B directors navigating one of the most disruptive periods in industry history.
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberFood and Drink
Takeaway sales fall YOY but remain almost double pre-pandemic levels
Takeaway and delivery sales in the UK increased 97% in October 2022 when compared with October 2019 but are down 7% compared with last year – the 11th consecutive month of YOY decline, according to the latest data from CGA and Nielsen. Takeaway and click-and-collect sales have grown by 55%…
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22 NovemberPeople
1 in 9 hospitality roles remain vacant despite recruitment efforts
One in nine hospitality jobs remain vacant despite some recent improvements in recruitment, according to new findings from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth. Their October Business Confidence Survey found that 11% of roles are still vacant, a figure that is level with the last survey three months ago, but down…
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8 NovemberFood and Drink
Food and drink inflation nears 20% amid storm of cost pressures
Inflation in food and drink prices hit a โrecordโ high of 18.8% in September 2022, marking the eighth consecutive month of double-digit inflation, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index. After reaching 15% for the first time ever in August, the Index surged again during September, meaning that…
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8 NovemberAwards & Events
ScotHot to return to Glasgow in March 2023
Scotlandโs showcase for food, drink and hospitality, ScotHot, is set to return to Sec Glasgow for 8 and 9 March 2023, following a four-year hiatus caused by Covid-19.ย It is reported that the event is geared towards professionals in the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries, and will offer…
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3 NovemberBusiness
Haysmacintyre reveals continued drop in hospitality confidence
Business confidence and outlook within the hospitality sector has reportedly plummeted among hospitality traders, according to new research targeting pubs, restaurants, and hotels by accountancy firm, Haysmacintyre.ย In light of the current economic crisis, the survey revealed that only 19% of operators are optimistic about the industryโs prospects. This figure…
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1 NovemberRestaurants
Fulham Shore H1 revenues up 35% on pre-Covid levels
Fulham Shore has reported that its revenues for the six months to 25 September 2022 (H1) have increased by 35% compared to the same period in 2019 prior to the onset of Covid-19, and revenues have also grown 25% year-on-year. Overall, the group traded in line with management expectations in…
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Oct- 2022 -19 OctoberFood and Drink
Just Eat returns to profit despite orders slump
Just Eat Takeaway.com has announced it has returned to profitability in Q3, reporting a positive adjusted EBITDA, despite reporting a marked decline in total orders. While its return to profitability was materially ahead of prior guidance, total orders were down by 11%, falling from 265.8 million to 235.3 million in…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?
โQuick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,โ says Richard Morris, chief executive officer of Tortilla, โas consumers tend to turn to good value-for-money products and brands that they can trust during such times.โ In fact, more people are purchasing takeaway or…
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11 OctoberFeatures
In conversation with the executive chef of Steak and Company
Can you tell us a little bit about your background as a chef?ย I was classically trained as a chef. I started as a pastry chef in Poland before going on to travel around the world. I was in the United States for five years and thatโs when I got…
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Sep- 2022 -28 SeptemberBreweries and Distilleries
Shepherd Neame returns to FY profit as sales rebound
Shepherd Neame has reported a statutory profit before tax of ยฃ7.4m for the 52 weeks ended 25 June after a loss of ยฃ16.4m the year prior.ย The brewer, owner and operator of over 300 pubs in Kent and the Southeast, also saw an EBITDA of ยฃ23.4m, which โsignificantly roseโ from…
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