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What can the UK food and drinks industry expect in 2025?

As the UK food and drinks industry braces for 2025, it finds itself at a pivotal point. With a drop…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/01/25

Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales rose 5.1% in the first half, having benefited from a 6.1% uplift in LFL…

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Foodservice price inflation under threat after November prices rise

While year-on-year inflation fell to 2%, the 17th consecutive period of decline, November brought a return to month-on-month inflation with…

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December delivers 3.2% growth after late festive surge for pubs

Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, according to data from…

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How will businesses deal with increased costs in 2025?

Since chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget those in the hospitality industry have been bracing for a year of increased costs.…

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Hospitality accounted for 10% of UK administrations in 2024

The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in 2024 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according…

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The Alchemist FY sales surpass £60m in company first

Bar and restaurant chain, The Alchemist, has reported that its total sales have passed the £60m mark for the first…

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Today’s news in brief – 09/01/25

Greggs has surpassed £2bn in sales for the first time in 2024. Despite the 11.3% sales increase, Greggs warned that…

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Takeaway sales at restaurants rise 6.2% in November

Top restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6.2% in delivery and takeaway sales for the 18th month in a…

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Hospitality sales rise 2.7% in run-up to Xmas

Hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.7% in the run-up to Christmas during the week beginning 16 December, according…

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