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Reporting on the operations, brand strategy, and menu direction of a fast-casual concept known for its focus on health-led, grab-and-go food in urban markets. This section highlights leadership updates, store performance, sustainability initiatives, and customer engagement, offering insight for operators, developers, and food and beverage professionals tracking high-street trends, daytime trading, and the evolution of wellness-focused foodservice in the UK.
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Jul- 2023 -19 JulyProduct Releases
Northwood revamps Whisper brand
Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – the leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – is rolling out a new brand refresh for its Whisper range of premium toilet tissues and facial tissues. Since its launch over a decade ago, Whisper has grown to become…
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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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May- 2023 -3 MayFeatures
The ‘Market Place’ of Ideas: Reinventing the dining experience
“I think the way the industry is going and where people see casual dining, is completely changing. The fact is now you can go out with a group of friends, and all have the same experience of being somewhere but all have a completely different food and drink experience. I…
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Jan- 2023 -11 JanuaryRestaurants
Crudo to relocate Fitzrovia restaurant this month
Cevicheria restaurant chain Crudo will be relocating its Fitzrovia site from Riding House Street to nearby Foley Street on 30 January. The move comes as Crudo wants to make more space for dining-in customers, as well as its addition of a small wine shop on the same site. According to…
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Sep- 2022 -5 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Wagamama and Turtle Bay sign 15-year leases at The Brewery
Restaurant brands Wagamama and Turtle Bay have secured lettings at The Brewery in Romford, Essex, through a recently-acquired prime supermarket anchored, retail warehouse and leisure scheme by Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund (SCREF). Wagamama will move into a 3,478 sq ft unit in the shopping centre on a 15-year…
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Aug- 2022 -22 AugustFeatures
Matsudai: From music to ramen kits to debut restaurant
Tell me the history of Matsudai? I’m not from a catering background, I worked in music and events until autumn 2019. In 2018, I got married, lost my job and moved house all in the space of a week, and it was an overwhelming period. I picked up a lot…
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5 AugustRestaurants
Rarebit restaurant and bar opens in Elephant & Castle
The founders of Rarebit, an all day neighbourhood kitchen and bar, have officially opened a new site in Elephant Park in Elephant and Castle. Mark Angell and Will Nias, who have “extensive experience” in convivial neighbourhood hospitality in South London, have launched a new 55 cover site which also features…
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Mar- 2022 -10 MarchNews
JKS partners with chef Luke Farrell for Arcade Food Hall restaurants
JKS, a London restaurant group, has announced its partnership with chef Luke Farrell as it launches a series of restaurants. Farrell has spent over 15 years in Thailand, training and working in kitchens across South East Asia. Alongside his “extensive” culinary learnings, over the years he has also acquired hundreds…
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryComment
How stories can empower your food business
Most business owners don’t realise that they have two businesses to take care of; the one they are and the one they’re becoming. The prior is where most get stuck in and forget to work on the latter and subconsciously get into a rut. I’m going to share a main…
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Jan- 2021 -26 JanuaryPubs and Bars
City Pub Group positioned to ‘emerge strongly’
The City Pub Group has announced it is “well positioned to emerge strongly” once restrictions are lifted, having reduced cash burn to a minimum in the full-year ended 27 December 2020. In light of closures and ongoing restrictions, however, revenue plummeted 57% in the period, falling from £60m in 2019…
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