Innovation

Compass increases VCSE spending to £7.4m in 2024

Compass Group UK and Ireland spent £7.4m with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in 2024 – a 60% increase…

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Ole and Steen turnover rises 5% to £36.7m

Danish bakery Ole and Steen has revealed that its turnover rose 5% to £36.7m for the year ended 31 December…

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NIFDA appoints new board member

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed Bernie Orr, chief financial officer at SHS Group, to its…

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Cornish Bakery appoints new food innovation head amid record sales

Cornish Bakery has appointed chef and product developer Arnaud Kaziewicz as its head of proposition and product innovation, following a…

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Thomas Heier steps down as Wagamama CEO

Wagamama boss Thomas Heier has decided to step down from his role as CEO after eight years to pursue other…

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German Doner Kebab opens first Norwich site

German Doner Kebab has opened its very first site in Norwich, located on 43 St Stephens Street today (22 May…

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Greggs sales surge 7.4% to £784m

Greggs has reported a 7.4% increase in total sales to £784m (2024: £730m) for the 20 weeks of 2025, driven…

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Five new F&B concepts to open in Soho

Five new F&B concepts – Alta, Heard, Marjorie’s, Panadera and Breadstall Pizza –  are set to open new sites in…

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Ole & Steen appoints former Starbucks director as CMO

Danish bakers Ole and Steen has announced the appointment of Sarah Harris as its new group chief marketing officer as…

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SSP signs deal to upgrade Southampton Airport F&B offering

SSP Group, an operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has agreed a new partnership with Southampton…

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