Supply Chain
We cover the supply chain pressures and developments affecting the UK foodservice and hospitality industry, from ingredient shortages and logistics disruption to price volatility, labour gaps, and sustainability goals. Our coverage brings together our reporting on how restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, and catering firms are adapting procurement strategies, working with suppliers, and maintaining resilience in the face of global and domestic challenges. Whether you’re re-evaluating sourcing models or navigating cost increases, we provide operational insight and real-world examples to support decision-making across the sector.
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Aug- 2022 -1 AugustRestaurants
KFC pauses offers amid chicken shortages
KFC has reportedly been forced to pause one of its weekly food offers due to a shortage of chicken, according to The Sun. In a company memo sent to branches, seen by the paper, it is alleged that company bosses issued urgent update warnings of shortages. The shortages experienced by…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyCatering Companies
Gather & Gather extends contract with Charlton Athletic
Gather and Gather, part of catering and hospitality company CH&CO, has extended its partnership with Charlton Athletic Football club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground with a new five-year deal. Gather and Gather’s specialist stadia team will continue to provide all hospitality and…
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28 JulyNews
Rockfish sales hit £13m amid new post-Covid model
Rockfish, the nine-strong seafood restaurant group led by Mitch Tonks, has announced sales hit £13m during the year ended April 2022 as it moved to a new post-Covid business model. The restaurant also reported EBITDA of £2.9m and group EBITDA £1.34m. The company reported its most “significant change” for Rockfish…
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19 JulyRestaurants
Quarter of hospitality businesses facing closure due to energy concerns
A quarter of hospitality bosses are considering closure in the next 12 months, according to new research commissioned by digital energy services company, eEnergy. According to the representative poll of 300 UK business owners and senior executives carried out by Censuswide on behalf of eEnergy, over three quarters have considered…
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18 JulyBeverages
Fever-Tree profits ‘worsened’ by cost of headwinds
Fever-Tree has revealed that it anticipates gross margins of around 37% and an EBITDA margin of around 14% for the first half due to the reported impact of logistics and cost of headwinds having “worsened” in recent months. The business expects this to continue to impact the business during the…
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6 JulyFood and Drink
McDonald’s warns of supply chain shortages
McDonald’s has warned customers of ingredient shortages as signs have been put up in some branches with the warning, including on King’s Road in Chelsea, according to the Metro. Due to the supply chain challenges, some menu items may reportedly be served with some ingredients missing and others may be…
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5 JulyPeople
McDonald’s unveils leadership promotions
McDonald’s has announced it has promoted Kevin Ozan to senior executive vice president of Strategic Initiatives, Ian Borden to chief financial officer, and Marion Gross to global chief supply chain officer, effective 1 September 2022. Current global chief supply chain officer, Francesca DeBiase, is set to retire from McDonald’s, effective…
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5 JulyBusiness
Hospitality sector R&D spending falls 21%
Research and development (R&D) spending in the hospitality industry fell 21% in the Q1 of 2022, according to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) data analysed by funding specialist Catax. The ONS published its Q1 2022 statistics for R&D spending on 30 June, Catax states that “spending on R&D…
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneRestaurants
Honest Burger partners with UberEats for delivery
Honest Burgers has announced today that it has become an Uber Eats exclusive partner, which will reportedly see 43 stores across the country implement takeaway delivery via the UberEats app. The partnership also means that UberEats customers can now order Honest Burgers’ “premium quality burgers” and the “signature” rosemary salted…
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15 JuneRestaurants
McDonald’s UK&I joins Zero Carbon Forum
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has joined the Zero Carbon Forum as part of its efforts to achieve net zero. According to the group, the non-profit’s mission is to “empower its members to reach sustainability targets by working together at pace and as a united industry effort”. The news follows the…
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