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Coverage explores foodservice, hospitality, and retail trends in one of Europe’s largest markets, including brand expansions, sustainability practices, operational models, and menu innovation relevant to UK operators. Reporting offers international context for businesses tracking consumer behaviour, competitive strategy, and growth opportunities across continental Europe.
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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberFeatures
Say Cheese – Discover an assortment of plant-based cheeses at the Plant Based World Expo
The quest for delicious plant-based cheese has long been a challenge, with various styles serving different culinary purposes, from pizza toppings to sandwich spreads and cheesecake fillings. However, at this year’s Plant Based World Expo Europe, an exciting array of plant-based, dairy-free cheeses takes centre stage, promising to cater to…
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23 OctoberSponsored
Plant Based World predicts long-term growth and top industry trends
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the largest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, is unveiling future trends and what we can expect from the food industry, marking the beginning of ‘Plant Based 2.0’. Long term growth in the plant-based food industry is being led by the UK, one of the…
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Jun- 2023 -5 JuneFeatures
The rise of the gluten free demand: how should businesses accommodate it?
Where did the idea of growing and processing gluten free oats come from? This is our home from I think about 1970 and I grew up on Glebe Farm. From 2009 we started to do gluten free oats because we wanted to start selling again things we could grow on…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilBusiness
Whitbread’s profits hit £413m amid strong Premier Inn performance
Premier Inn owner Whitbread Plc has reported that its annual adjusted pre-tax profit increased to £413m, for the 12 months to March 2, 2023 against a loss of £16m the previous year. The report revealed that the result topped the pre-pandemic annual profit level of £358m achieved in 2019-20. Revenue…
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Mar- 2023 -31 MarchRestaurants
D&D London relaunches flagship restaurant
Restaurant group D&D London has revealed that its Kings Cross flagship, German Gymnasium, is relaunching the first-floor restaurant following the arrival of new executive chef, Alexander Thiel. Thiel has curated the new menu at the restaurant, which has been inspired by German home cooking and drawing upon his experiences working…
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14 MarchRestaurants
Doner Shack to debut in London this month
Berlin street food brand Doner Shack has announced that it will be opening its first London store on Baker Street on 27 March. To celebrate the opening of the store, which comes after its success in Manchester, Leicester and Glasgow, the brand will be offering 200 free kebaps a day…
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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryFood and Drink
Peckwater Brands acquires Eatclever
The UK-based operator of virtual food brands, Peckwater, has announced its acquisition of Eatclever, a virtual delivery brand in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The UK company will take over Eatclever’s operations in almost 100 restaurants across the DACH region, expanding their presence into three new countries across…
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Oct- 2022 -6 OctoberRestaurants
Chipotle to open new Hampstead restaurant
Chipotle has announced it is opening a new restaurant in West Hampstead on 11 October. Earlier this year, Chipotle opened its first location outside the greater London area in Watford. The company currently has 12 locations in the UK. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in…
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Jun- 2022 -29 JunePeople
Whitbread names Domino’s boss as new CEO
The board of Whitbread PLC (Whitbread) has announced that Dominic Paul has been appointed as its next CEO. He will succeed Alison Brittain, who has decided to retire from full time executive life at the end of the financial year 2023. Paul will join the company early in January 2023.…
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15 JuneBusiness
Whitbread beats expectations but warns of ‘tight’ labour market
Whitbread has revealed that it expects to increase its total costs by £20m – £30m in FY23 due to targeted pay increases and the labour supply remaining “tight” across the hospitality sector. The Premier Inn operator will also bring forward its investment in refurbishments and maintenance projects, as well as…
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