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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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustTrade Associations
NTIA criticises London ULEZ expansion over midnight threshold
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has criticised London’s expanding ULEZ scheme over its “poorly conceived” midnight threshold and the removal of day travel passes. According to the association, these decisions “underscored a shocking lack of consideration” for the city’s workforce. While the NTIA acknowledges the significance of embracing environmental…
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18 AugustPubs and Bars
Robinson Brewery invests £1.25m in three-pub refurb
Family brewer and pub operator Robinsons Brewery has completed £1.25m worth of investment which saw the refurbishment of three tenanted pubs in Cheshire: The Hawk Inn in Haslington, The Unicorn in Congleton, and The Swan and Chequers in Sandbach. Robinsons said that the investment is the brewery’s commitment to “developing”…
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18 AugustPeople
Loungers appoints new Cosy Club MD
The operator of Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as the new managing director of Cosy Club effective from September. Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director. …
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11 AugustRestaurants
Now or Never opens in Lancaster
Now Or Never, the debut fine dining restaurant by chef Jeff Marshall and his wife, restaurant manager and co-founder Nichola Marshall, has now opened its doors in Lancaster. The “intimate” dining space catering for up to 20 guests sits in a restored Georgian Grade II listed building, located on Sun…
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3 AugustRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum
Pizza Pilgrims has joined the Zero Carbon Forum to accelerate its progress to net zero, as well as to share its sustainability insight and learnings across the sector. According to the pizza chain, one of the biggest challenges that pizza companies face is how to address the environmental impact of…
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Jul- 2023 -27 JulyRestaurants
Chipotle sees revenues hit $2.5bn
Chipotle has revealed that its total revenue in Q2 2023 was $2.5bn (£1.93bn), an increase of 13.6% compared with Q2 2022, according to its recent trading update for the three months ended 30 June 2023. It said that the increase in total revenue was driven by a 7.4% increase in…
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11 JulyNews
23.5 Degrees opens 100th Starbucks location
Starbucks first UK franchised business partner, 23.5 Degrees, has recently opened its 100th store in Tamworth. The opening is part of an ambitious expansion programme for 23.5 Degrees, which has a strong pipeline of approved stores and plans to reach 300 stores by 2027. 23.5 Degrees is actively seeking both…
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11 JulyBreweries and Distilleries
Zero Carbon Forum to launch Marketplace for hospitality and brewing operators
Zero Carbon Forum has announced the launch of Marketplace, a new services directory designed to connect supply chain businesses with brewing and hospitality operators to help them reach net zero faster. The Zero Carbon Forum is a non-profit organisation which builds on 10 years of carbon reduction collaboration in the…
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5 JulyComment
Catering to Britain’s future: Nurturing hospitality and entrepreneurship post-Brexit
As the country continues to navigate a new chapter outside of the EU, it is becoming even more crucial to identify those sectors that have the capability to drive economic growth and foster innovation. Catering is an industry that has proven its resilience and thirst for innovation over recent years,…
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3 JulyBreweries and Distilleries
Gov to launch new Alcohol Duty rates and reliefs
HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) has announced that on 1 August 2023, the Alcohol Duty system will become much “simpler”, taxing all alcoholic drinks based on their alcohol by volume (ABV). The new Alcohol Duty system will replace the current Alcohol Duty system, which consists of four separate taxes covering…
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