Ireland
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across Ireland, with a focus on key markets such as Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and Galway. Reporting includes brand expansion, trading trends, independent operator activity, and cross-border supply chain updates. Content is tailored for UK businesses tracking regional growth, consumer behaviour, and strategic moves by hospitality brands operating in or entering the Irish market.
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyAwards & Events
Bord Bia launches sustainable BBQ campaign
Irish Food Board, Bord Bia, and Irish Beef have announced a partnership with two London chefs who are said to be advocates of sustainably produced beef and cooking over live fire. The partnership is part of their annual BBQ campaign. Nick Fitzgerald of Tacos Padre, based in Borough Market, and…
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21 JulyCatering Companies
BaxterStorey and Searcys welcomes chef partner Richard Corrigan
BaxterStorey And Searcys, an independent hospitality food service, has welcomed Richard Corrigan as chef partner, to support in menu innovation and coaching. It said Corrigan is known for his “unique energy and passion” for seasonal ingredients sourced from Britain and Ireland. His restaurant, Corrigan’s Mayfair has been awarded London Restaurant…
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18 JulyBusiness
Deliveroo lowers FY22 guidance amid consumer headwinds
Deliveroo has lowered its gross transaction value (GTV) guidance for FY22 from 15–25% to 4–12% due to a “more cautious” economic outlook and increased consumer headwinds. Meanwhile, the company continues to expect FY22 adjusted EBITDA margin to be in the range of -1.5 to -1.8%, an improvement against -2% in…
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15 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Krispy Kreme appoints president and managing director for UK and Ireland
Krispy Kreme has announced that it has appointed Jamie Dunning as its new president and managing director for the UK and Ireland. A former managing director and president at Mars Retail Group and sales director at Cadbury Schweppes, Dunning will take over from Richard Cheshire, who recently took the decision…
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14 JulyCatering Companies
Levy UK+I extends contract with The O2 arena
Levy UK and Ireland (UK+I), the sports and hospitality division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced a five-year extension to its current contract with The O2 arena. The contract will continue to see Levy UK+I continue to serve food and drink experiences at The O2. Core to the…
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14 JulyNews
Compass launches strategy aimed at addressing industry inequalities
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced The Mission to a Million commitment, a new strategy aimed at “addressing the inequalities that create barriers to progress” in the hospitality sector. It will see Compass provide support to one million people, from both within and outside the organisation, by 2030 to…
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14 JulyNews
Chopstix launches Canary Wharf flagship with ‘outstanding’ sales
Chopstix Noodle Bar has opened its new flagship in Canary Wharf which has seen an “outstanding” opening week of trading, having already established itself as one of the top five performing stores in the Chopstix estate. The Chopstix Canary Wharf opening represents a “significant statement of intent” from the QSR…
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11 JulyPeople
Domino’s welcomes new CFO
Domino’s Pizza Group Plc has announced the appointment of Edward Jamieson as its new chief financial officer. It said Jamieson, who is also set to join the board of Directors in October 2022, brings experience as a senior leader in the consumer, digital, and food sectors. He has most recently…
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4 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m
Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…
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Jun- 2022 -21 JuneNews
Greggs saves over 1 million bags of food waste with Too Good To Go
Greggs and surplus food app Too Good To Go have revealed that their partnership has resulted in the prevention of more than one million bags of food from going to waste in the UK. Too Good To Go works with companies to prevent food waste by allowing customers to purchase…
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