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May bank holidays help boost hospitality sales by 5.6%

Like-for-like sales within hospitality increased by 5.6% in May due to a succession of bank holidays that included an extended…

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Over a third of people spend more in sustainable venues

Over a third of pub and restaurant goers in the UK are prepared to spend more than usual in venues…

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Word on the street: The secrets of Street Kitchen Collective

What was the idea behind the new street kitchen collective? So it was driven actually, from a combination of client…

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Can all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?

Many establishments renowned for their non-vegetarian cuisine are cutting down on their meat-based menu as they become more ecologically conscious…

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Cooking up a solution – saving costs by recycling food waste

According to a study of more than 200 catering sites by AI technology business Winnow, commercial kitchens typically throw away…

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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…

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San Carlo Group to move Cicchetti restaurant

San Carlo Group has announced that it has signed a lease to move its Cichetti restaurant to a bigger site…

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‘Innovate or die’: the conundrum facing a rapidly changing catering industry

Historically known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology, the catering sector is quickly playing catch up…

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Adnams FY losses widen to £1.2m despite rise in revenues

UK brewer, hotelier and wine merchant Adnams has reported its operating losses widened to £1.2m in FY22, against a loss…

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The Calcot Collection launches new restaurant and café lounge

Calcot and Spa in Gloucestershire has unveiled its new restaurant, The Brasserie, and day-to-night café lounge, The Hive. Serving breakfast…

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