Inflation
Our coverage compiles our focused reporting on how inflation is impacting the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from rising ingredient and energy costs to wage pressures, supplier pricing, and menu repricing strategies. We cover the knock-on effects across restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and catering firms, with expert commentary and operational insight to help owners, operators, and F&B executives respond effectively. Whether you’re managing margins, adjusting procurement, or making pricing decisions, this archive offers clarity on the inflationary forces reshaping the economics of hospitality.
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Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberBusiness
Costs crisis wipes out hospitality growth despite October sales rise
Sales in October 2022 for restaurants, pubs and bars rose by 1.5% when compared with October 2022, according to the latest data from CGA. Sales were also 4.3% higher than October 2019. This is the ninth month in a row that sales have been higher than pre-Covid comparatives. However, with…
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14 NovemberCatering Companies
Contract catering Q3 sales up 41% but remain below 2019 levels
Sales in the contract catering sector have increased 41% between July and September this year, however still remain below pre-Covid levels, according to the latest contract catering tracker from CGA. Sales in this years’ third quarter were down 9% when compared with the same three month period in 2019 and…
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14 NovemberBusiness
Hospitality faces £900m business rates hike
Hospitality businesses will face a £3.6bn bill next April if business rates increase in line with inflation and current relief is ended, a business rates increase of £900m, on top of the £2.7bn the sector currently pays. Ahead of the Autumn Statement this week, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls is urging…
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11 NovemberPubs and Bars
Hospitality sales rise by 4% in British cities
Pubs, bars, and restaurants have reported positive sales in Britain’s major cities, despite high inflation making real-terms growth “very difficult”, according to CGA. Its latest ‘Top Cities’ report found that combined sales in Britain’s 10 most populous cities in the four weeks to 22 October 2022 were 4% higher than…
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8 NovemberFood and Drink
Food and drink inflation nears 20% amid storm of cost pressures
Inflation in food and drink prices hit a “record” high of 18.8% in September 2022, marking the eighth consecutive month of double-digit inflation, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index. After reaching 15% for the first time ever in August, the Index surged again during September, meaning that…
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7 NovemberFood and Drink
Halloween raises weekend spirits and drinks sales
Average drink sales in managed UK venues have grown 2% year-on-year in the seven days to 29 October due to the “growing popularity” of Halloween, according to CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker, This marks the sixth week of growth in a row, although it is a dip from…
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3 NovemberBusiness
BoE raises interest rates to 3%
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised the base rate of interest to 3%, an increase of 0.75%, as it warned that the UK is set to face its longest recession since records began. At its meeting ending on 2 November 2022, the Bank’s MPC voted by a majority of…
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3 NovemberPubs and Bars
Hospitality sector confidence plummets further amid inflation crisis
Soaring costs and economic uncertainty have “severely dented” confidence in Britain’s hospitality sector, according to new research from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth. The October Business Confidence Survey found that just 8% of leaders of multi-site businesses feel confident about the next 12 months for the eating and drinking out…
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3 NovemberBusiness
Haysmacintyre reveals continued drop in hospitality confidence
Business confidence and outlook within the hospitality sector has reportedly plummeted among hospitality traders, according to new research targeting pubs, restaurants, and hotels by accountancy firm, Haysmacintyre. In light of the current economic crisis, the survey revealed that only 19% of operators are optimistic about the industry’s prospects. This figure…
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1 NovemberRegulations & Policies
UKH calls for Liverpool City Council to scrap late night levy
UKHospitality has urged Liverpool City Council to remove its late night levy, warning that continuing to collect the levy alongside additional pressures could lead to closures, discourage new openings and impact on employment in the city. According to the trade body, during the time they have been in operation, levies…
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