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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Jan- 2019 -15 JanuaryFeatures
How LPG is fuelling the UK’s booming street food industry
The chances are that most of us will have eaten food from a street food vendor at some point in the last 12 months. From small summertime farmer’s markets, to giant festivals, to the numerous Christmas markets found in towns and cities throughout December, street food is now a part…
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Dec- 2018 -18 DecemberOpinion
Four drinks trends for 2019
Independent drinks company Global Brands supplies a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to restaurants, bars and pubs around the world. Based on consumer research, sales data and customer relations, the company has identified four trends that will influence on-trade drinks purchasing in 2019. Marketing director, Jen Draper, shared these…
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14 DecemberBeverages
Franklin & Sons sees gin sales double due to ‘demand’ for natural ingredients
Independent drinks company Global Brands has seen sales of its premium tonics, mixers and soft drinks range Franklin & Sons more than double on the back of the gin boom as it says customers “demand natural ingredients”. Total value sales of the range increased by more than double in the…
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11 DecemberBeverages
Over a third of F&B businesses impacted by plant-based trend
Plant-based food and veganism, the free-from movement and booze-free beverages have been identified as the top three trends which impacted F&B businesses in 2018, according to research by The International Food & Drink Event (IFE). The research, which surveyed professionals in the sector, also revealed that plant-based eating, sustainable packaging,…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberEducation
New degrees unveiled by Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education, hospitality management institution, has announced its new portfolio of master’s degrees available across campuses in the UK and Switzerland. First programme intakes are in September 2019 to meet growing demand among students and industry employers for relevant postgraduate hospitality education. In addition to the current…
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14 NovemberAdvice
Customer at the heart: product and pricing strategies
With increasing financial pressures and a tough climate, casual dining brands strive to balance winning custom with achieving margins. Certainly not easy to achieve simultaneously. We ask how operators can both grow their margins, and entice new (and often price-sensitive) customers, all while maintaining their current customer base and staying…
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Oct- 2018 -31 OctoberApps & Technology
Guinness Storehouse launches new ‘selfie pints’
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is introducing ‘The Guinness STOUTie’, a pint with the ability to feature selfies and other images on its head. Launching on 1 November to mark International Stout Day, visitors to the Guinness Storehouse will experience The STOUTie which uses a natural malt extract to print…
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29 OctoberPeople
New head chef at The Cavendish Hotel
The Cavendish Hotel, at Baslow on the Chatsworth Estate has appointed Adam Harper as head chef.A graduate of Derby University, Adam’s apprenticeship course resulted in a position as comis chef at the Michelin starred Fischer’s in Baslow. Then after writing to a number of world renowned chefs, he received a…
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29 OctoberRegulations & Policies
Manchester Mayor asks restaurants to add £1 to all bills to support the homeless
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he wants to see restaurants add £1 to all bills until the new year to support homelessness charity StreetSmart. The initiative would see restaurants adding the discretionary amount to every bill throughout November and December. The money raised will go to Burnham’s own Greater…
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9 OctoberBeverages
Global Brands posts second year of on-trade growth for flagship brand VK
Independent drinks company Global Brands said it was “bucking industry trends” as it reported a second consecutive year of on-trade growth for its flagship ready to drink (RTD) brand VK. According to CGA data, on-trade value sales of VK have increased by 16% since 2016, while volumes have grown 12%…
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