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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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberFood and Drink
Matthew Kenney to open plant-based restaurant in Selfridges
Matthew Kenney and his innovation team has announced the opening of a new plant-based restaurant Adesse Globally, in Selfridges. Launching 2 December, the restaurant will offer innovative cuisine to enhance lifestyle and wellbeing. The menus will include a wine list of organic and biodynamic varietals as well as spirits and…
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6 OctoberCatering Companies
McDonald’s sets out new climate ambitions
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced a set of ambitions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, laid out in a new Plan for Change programme. It revealed key goals from the programme include to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, be deforestation free by 2026, one million people to…
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5 OctoberFood and Drink
Environment Agency to monitor greenwashing in F&B sector
A project to establish standardised metrics to measure environmental performance and tackle greenwashing across the food and beverage sector has been launched by the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency – working in partnership with the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Northern Ireland Environment…
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1 OctoberRestaurants
Government assembles Hospitality Sector Council
The UK Government has assembled a team of hospitality professionals to “help England’s pubs, restaurants and cafes to thrive”, business minister Paul Scully has announced. The Hospitality Sector Council will identify and oversee actions related to the 22 commitments in the strategy, aiming to “create sensible solutions using their expert knowledge and assess the strength of the sector”. The council…
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret unveils £100m expansion plan despite losses
Pret A Manger has unveiled plans to double the size of its business within the next five years, as it looks to expand into five new markets by the end of 2023. In addition, the group plans to open around 200 new UK stores over the next two years alone,…
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22 SeptemberAdvice
How hospitality’s ongoing battle with staff shortages could transform the sector
Desperate to make up for months of lost trading, Freedom Day was seen as hospitality’s road to recovery. However, it soon became apparent that restaurants, pubs and bars face a persistent existential threat: staff shortages. The number of job postings in the UK hospitality sector shot up by 46% since…
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20 SeptemberRestaurants
Chopstix benefits from £190,000 R&D tax credit
Oriental takeaway chain, Chopstix, has revealed that it has secured £190,000 in government tax benefits through an R&D scheme. The group which operates 70 noodle bars nationwide, serves five million meals a year. Part of the R&D that Chopstix has performed involved improving the recipe of its curry sauce and…
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8 SeptemberPeople
Elior UK adds Julia Edmonds to board
Elior UK, the contract catering and services provider, has announced the appointment of Julia Edmonds to the group’s board of directors. In her role as corporate business development director, Edmonds will be responsible for the sales development of the UK arm, delivering a development strategy across all of the group’s…
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Jul- 2021 -27 JulyCatering Companies
Levy secures five-year contract with Nottingham Forest F.C
Catering company Levy UK and Ireland has announced a five-year hospitality deal with Nottingham Forest Football Club ahead of the 2021/22 season. The deal will see Levy support the football team through match day meals, beverage experiences at the City Ground stadium, as well as bolstering the venue’s conference and…
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26 JulyBreweries and Distilleries
Heineken launches Greener Bar concept
Heineken has launched its inaugural sustainable bar concept, the Heineken Greener Bar, in partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The new form of bar is designed to reduce waste, water, emissions, and energy usage within the events industry. Per event, the Greener Bar saves up to 6,539…
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