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Brewing up a storm to beat the competition

Despite the well-publicised increase in UK consumers’ spending on coffee, coffee shops are by no means immune to the economic…

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The war on plastic: Preparing today, to help save tomorrow

With the government’s bid to ban plastic straws, and the Prime Minister stating that plastic waste is “one of the…

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Direct Food Ingredients launches new division

The team at Macclesfield-based distributing business, Direct Food Ingredients is celebrating the launch of its brand new division dedicated to…

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UK restaurants continue to expand despite recent struggles

Many casual dining brands continued to expand on British high streets over the last year, despite the host of challenges…

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Easter weekend boosts restaurants following dismal March

Strong trading over the Easter holiday weekend helped lift the gloom for Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups – after…

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TGI Fridays hit with first ever strike over tips and minimum wage

TGI Fridays staff members are to be balloted by trade union Unite for strike action over tips and minimum wage.…

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Salary pressure mounts on hospitality industry

Average pay for temporary or contract staff rose at the quickest pace since last September, according to the new IHS…

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Getting to grips with the ‘sugar tax’: now is the time to act

With the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, now is the time for operators to be prepared, and put…

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UK food inflation plummets to lowest point in a year

UK shop prices fell at the fastest pace since February 2017, with it deepening even further in March. Food inflation…

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Feast It secures £680k investment

Feast It, the end-to-end catering booking platform, has secured £680,000 investment.  Feast It aims to use this increased investment for…

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