Demand

Greggs’ recipe for success

By May 2023, Greggs’ sales had shot up by nearly a fifth compared with the same time in 2022, as…

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BoE raises interest rates to 5.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 14th consecutive time to 5.25% in a bid to…

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ESS secures Bedfordshire Police catering contract

The Energy, Government and Infrastructure sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has secured the Bedfordshire Police…

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Data and sustainability: Take advantage of growing demand for sustainable eating

“Restaurant owners cannot afford not to address sustainability. It just makes sense. If you’re not looking at your energy use,…

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Big Table Group sales hit £206.2m in FY22

Big Table Group revealed that full sales reached £206.2m in the 12 months to 30 October 2022, an increase from…

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RTDs in the on-trade: what’s behind the rise in demand?

In recent years, the ready-to-drink (RTD) category has seen monumental growth. In fact, RTD volumes have been increasing faster than…

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The Portman Estate opens new restaurant in London’s Seymour Place

The Portman Estate is welcoming the new opening of ULI Marylebone to 15 Seymour Place this week.  Comprising 2,400 sq…

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Various Eateries sales up 16% to £20m in H1

Various Eateries’ revenues have increased by 16% to £20.6m in the half-year ending 2 April, up from £17.7m in H1…

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Q Catering launches new online ordering system

Independent wholesaler Q Catering has launched a new online ordering system after increased customer demand. The company will be partnering…

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UK restaurant deliveries stabilise after post-Covid slide

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant groups in May were just 1% behind the same month last…

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