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Coverage of stock market activity, trading performance, and investor sentiment related to publicly listed hospitality, foodservice, and F&B businesses. This section includes updates on share price movements, earnings reports, market forecasts, and executive commentary, providing valuable insight for operators, analysts, and stakeholders monitoring the financial health and growth strategies of leading sector brands.
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneFood and Drink
Foodservice inflation climbs in April amid supply issues
Food and beverage prices continued to rise in April, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index, adding pressure to hospitality operators already grappling with rising costs. The index recorded a 2.3% year-on-year increase in its basket of goods, with a 0.6% rise from March. Analysts attributed the sustained…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Mrs Bakery and Sushi Joy open in London’s Chinatown
Pastry concept Mrs Bakery and quick service vendor Sushi Joy have opened their doors in Chinatown London. The two brands have launched debut locations close to Leicester Square at 12/13 Little Newport Street and 15a Little Newport Street respectively. Mrs Bakery’s 1,300 sq ft unit joins Chinatown London’s varied collection…
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Jan- 2025 -10 JanuaryFood and Drink
Lola’s Cupcakes to open in South Kensington
Lola’s has announced the opening of its latest London location in South Kensington, situated at 10 South Kensington Station Arcade. Set to open at the end of January 2025, the South Kensington store is designed as a grab-and-go destination catering to commuters, museum visitors, and residents. The location will also…
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Jun- 2024 -7 JuneAdvice
It’s all gravy: cutting costs while maxing sustainability
The hospitality and catering industry experienced a hugely challenging few years during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. With venues and events immediately closed and revenues devastated as a result, keeping the administrators at bay was about as much as most businesses could hope for. However, as the UK returned…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchNews
Abc kitchens restaurant to open at The Emory in April
Abc kitchens, a new restaurant by French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, will open on 4 April 2024 at The Emory in Knightsbridge. Abc kitchens will be the exclusive UK restaurant of Vongerichten’s celebrated trilogy from New York – abc kitchen, abcV and abc cocina – all sitting under one roof for…
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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/12/23
Marston’s swung to a £30.7m loss despite revenues rising 9.1% to £872.3m, due to interest rate hikes and property valuations. Yet, with optimistic Christmas bookings, the pub chain noted encouraging revenue figures. Meanwhile, the group has appointed a new CEO, Justin Platt, effective 10 January. The group’s focus is on…
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5 DecemberTrade Associations
Relais & Châteaux chefs pledge to stop serving eel
Relais and Châteaux’s World Culinary Council have voted to immediately remove eel from its own menus, as the fish is considered critically endangered and features on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) red list of threatened species. The association has called on the rest of its 580 hotels…
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Oct- 2023 -12 OctoberNews
The Tiger Inn reopens following major refurb
The Tiger Inn Driffield has officially welcomed customers back after receiving a £196,000 investment from the award-winning Craft Union Pub Company. The Tiger Inn, established in 1823, and located in the ‘Great Driffield’ has recently undergone a renovation enhancing its look and offering to the local community. The exterior of…
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Jun- 2023 -15 JuneComment
Cooking up a solution – saving costs by recycling food waste
According to a study of more than 200 catering sites by AI technology business Winnow, commercial kitchens typically throw away between 4-12% of all the food they purchase. From plate scrapings and spoiled produce to shells, gristle and bones, the vast majority of unwanted waste is simply binned. However, with…
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Nov- 2021 -17 NovemberFood and Drink
Foodservice prices to surge in run-up to Christmas, CGA warns
Rising demand, product shortages and distribution issues are causing foodservice prices to surge in the run-up to Christmas, according to the new edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index. The return of schools and increasing volumes from hospitality, business and industry drove a further surge in volumes in the…
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