Demand

Chefs admit free-from options will contain small amounts of ‘restricted ingredients’

New research has found that ‘free-from’ options at some restaurants “contain small amounts of restricted ingredients”, according to London chefs.…

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Restaurant sales recover as holiday season boosts eating-out market

Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales edge up 0.6% in August, latest figures from the Coffer…

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What’s driving growth in the functional beverage industry?

The functional beverage industry is booming. The market is predicted to rise by as much as 12% compound annual growth…

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2018’s coffee trends – ridiculous or rational?

The UK is obsessed with coffee. We drink 95 million cups every day, which is almost 30 million more cups…

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UK dog owners demand dog-friendly restaurants after Wetherspoons ban

New research has found that 46% of British dog owners would actually dine out more often if they could bring…

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Marston’s to become first in UK to sell bleeding vegan burger

Marston’s has announced it is to become the first UK chain to serve the B12 bleeding vegan burger created by…

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What’s fresh in the bread scene

In recent years, health has become a key factor for bread purchasing, driven by consumers becoming more conscious of what…

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How to prepare for seasonal demand

In the food service industry, proper planning is imperative, and the old adage ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ really…

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Yo Sushi defies high street woes with 4% sales increase

Yo Sushi has announced it has seen a 4% rise in like-for-like sales for the year ending 27 November 2017.…

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Greene King launches ‘industry first’ compostable straws

Pub group Greene King has announced it will introduce compostable PLA straws across its entire UK estate of 1,750 pubs,…

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