Innovation
We cover the ideas, technologies, and operational changes driving innovation across the UK foodservice sector. From kitchen automation and AI-driven ordering to new menu formats, digital loyalty schemes, sustainable packaging, and service model evolution, this brings together the developments transforming how restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, and catering firms do business. Whether you’re looking to boost efficiency, improve guest experience, or stay competitive, we report on practical innovations with real-world application, curated for chefs, operators, F&B executives, and hospitality leaders shaping the future of service.
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Dec- 2024 -11 DecemberPeople
Liberation fills newly-created director of food and drink role
Liberation Group has announced the promotion of Alice Bowyer, current director of food, to the newly-created role of director of food and drink in response to the company’s “continued” success in food growth across the business. Bowyer, whilst retaining overall responsibility for food, will also lead in the acceleration and…
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4 DecemberRestaurants
D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Association’s ‘Legend Award’
David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergé at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on 2 December at The Savoy, London. The event brought together the hospitality professionals, honouring category winners for their “outstanding” impact in the industry. The news comes…
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3 DecemberNews
Deliverect Acquires Tabesto to Fuel In-Store Sales with Smart Kiosk Technology, Empower Omnichannel Success
Deliverect, a leading global food tech SaaS company, today announced the acquisition of Tabesto, the first all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk. Now, restaurant owners and operators who trust Deliverect to manage and increase their online orders can also transform their in-store service experience with Tabesto’s smart ordering…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberFeatures
Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024
The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …
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19 NovemberNews
Plant Based World Expo demonstrates continued hunger for innovation in London
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the only 100% plant-based professional event for retail and foodservice, concluded its 2024 event in ExCeL London with just under 3,000 people in attendance. Drawing a record number of buyers in the room seeking plant-based products for their business, it attracted retailers, caterers, restauranteurs, manufacturers…
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11 NovemberFeatures
The most prestigious culinary awards: what are they and how to achieve them?
In the world of fine dining, a prestigious award is more than a badge of honour — it’s an affirmation of culinary excellence, innovation, and dedication to the craft. This is why for many restaurants and chefs, achieving recognition from an esteemed guide or award body is the ultimate career…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberNews
The Macallan Estate unveils TimeSpirit restaurant
The Macallan Estate has officially opened the new dining concept TimeSpirit in collaboration with three-time Michelin star Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca’s collaboration – TimeSpirit – will be the Spanish restaurant’s first dining concept outside of Spain and will offer…
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16 OctoberNews
Plant Based World Expo Europe to open at ExCeL London in November
Plant Based World Expo Europe has revealed it will be opening at ExCeL London between 13 and 14 November 2024 to display a full breadth of innovation and trends in the plant-based sector. This two-day event for the F&B industry will feature an international exhibition with over 100 exhibitors and…
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16 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks acquires 23.5 Degrees
Starbucks has announced its acquisition of franchise group 23.5 Degrees in the UK earlier this week for an undisclosed amount. This deal will bring on board the largest Starbucks-licensed business partner in the market, encompassing approximately 113 stores and 1,650 employees. According to the coffee chain, the deal will further…
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11 OctoberNews
Terra Mare in Cardiff officially opens
Terra Mare, a restaurant that promises to bring the “authentic flavours” of Puglia, Southern Italy to Cardiff, has officially opened today (11 October). Set in a former cocktail bar on High Street, just steps from Cardiff Castle, Terra Mare has transformed the space, which now features a fifty cover dining…
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