Italy

Coverage explores how culinary traditions, ingredient sourcing, and hospitality trends from across Italy, particularly regions such as Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Campania, and cities like Rome and Milan, influence UK menus and operations. Reporting includes supplier partnerships, Italian restaurant brand performance, regional cuisine trends, and consumer appetite for authenticity. Insight is tailored for chefs, operators, and procurement teams tracking product provenance, menu inspiration, and cross-border market activity.

  • Jan- 2025 -
    17 January
    Food and DrinkDeliveroo FY profit guidance bolstered by strong Q4

    Deliveroo FY profit guidance bolstered by strong Q4

    Deliveroo has reported a 7% increase in gross transaction value (GTV) YoY to £1.97bn and a revenue growth of 6% to £545m in Q4, achieving the upper end of its adjusted EBITDA earnings guidance of between £110m-130m range. As a result, its FY 2024 GTV also saw a 6% rise…

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  • 2 January
    Food and DrinkEataly sees losses reach £5m

    Eataly sees losses reach £5m

    Italian food hall and market Eataly has seen its pre-tax losses rise to £5m for the year ended 31 December 2023, compared with a loss of £1.29m in 2022. The company stated that its sales and margins increased, and labour cost decreased from the previous year, however energy prices had…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    17 October
    NewsDeliveroo GTV reaches £1.7bn in Q3

    Deliveroo GTV reaches £1.7bn in Q3

    Deliveroo saw its gross transaction value (GTV) increase 6% to £1.7bn in the third quarter as the company maintains its full year guidance.  Total orders increased 2%, while GTV per order was up 4% in constant currency and revenue increased 4% to £498m. In UKI, GTV growth reached £1bn, a…

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  • 16 October
    NewsPlant Based World Expo Europe to open at ExCeL London in November

    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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  • 14 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 14/10/24

    Today’s news in brief – 14/10/24

    Revolution Bars has officially changed its name to ‘The Revel Collective’ from today (14 October), as the board decided that it would “better reflect the make-up of the group”. The Revel Collective has also strengthened its board, having appointed Gavin George and Charlie McVeigh as non-executive directors effective from today.…

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  • 14 October
    NewsAzzurra restaurant appoints new executive chef

    Azzurra restaurant appoints new executive chef

    Italian seafood restaurant Azzurra has appointed Alessandro Bay as its new executive chef, after his long-lasting stint at the Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli.  Hailing from Genoa, Italy, Bay has over 28 years of experience, from working across Italy and in some of London’s five-star hotels.  His journey in hospitality started in…

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  • 11 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 11/10/24

    Today’s news in brief – 11/10/24

    Boxpark has had its new location in Birmingham greenlit. Located in Digbeth, Boxpark has signed a 15-year lease in the Floodgate Street Arches. The new opening, which will see the group invest roughly £5m into the local area, is expected to create around 200 new jobs upon launch in 2025. …

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  • 11 October
    NewsTerra Mare in Cardiff officially opens

    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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  • Sep- 2024 -
    17 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 17/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 17/09/24

    Pret A Manger’s global sales have hit £1.1bn for the first time in FY23, following its expansion into overseas markets. This comes as the group achieved its medium-term growth target during the period, which was set in 2021. The group aimed to double its size within five years, but instead…

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  • 17 September
    RestaurantsPasta Evangelists opens second Pasta Emporium in Greenwich

    Pasta Evangelists opens second Pasta Emporium in Greenwich

    Pasta Evangelists has opened its second Pasta Emporium in Greenwich, following the launch of its Richmond franchise in July. The new opening in South East London will follow the same new take on Italy as the first Richmond location, with fresh pasta shapes made by hand on site and served…

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