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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Mar- 2022 -21 MarchPubs and Bars
Pub and brewing industry shows support for Ukraine
Businesses in the brewing and pub industry are responding to the ongoing Ukraine crisis with donations, fundraising appeals and offers of employment and accommodation, the BBPA has said. The organisation cited a Hall and Woodhouse fundraiser as one such example, with the fundraiser set to be held today (21 March)…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Burger King’s Russian operator refuses to shut operations
The owner of Burger King, Restaurant Brands International, has issued a statement clarifying why Burger King operations are unable to be suspended in Russia, as its operator in the country refuses to shut the group’s restaurants. The group confirmed it had contacted the main operator of the business and “demanded”…
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17 MarchNews
BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it tries to mitigate the effect of the rising costs of living and the impact that the conflict in Ukraine is having on the global economy. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted with a…
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11 MarchRestaurants
Burger King suspends corporate support to Russia
Burger King has announced it has suspended all of its corporate support for the Russian market in light of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. This includes support for operations, marketing and supply chain, in addition to refusing approvals for investment and expansion. The chain has no corporate restaurants in Russia, as…
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Feb- 2022 -28 FebruaryNews
Aramark commits to Net Zero by 2050
Food service provider Aramark Northern Europe has announced its commitment to become a net zero carbon organisation by 2050, making it the first region in Aramark’s global operations to set a reduction glide path. The carbon reduction target, based on a 2019 assessment baseline, encompasses “all of Aramark Northern Europe’s…
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28 FebruaryNews
Deliveroo reveals pandemic impact on UK ordering habits
More than 8 out of 10 UK customers report ordering deliveries with the same or higher frequency than a year ago – despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions Nutrition and environmental concerns increasingly driving decisions around food – with 60% of UK customers wanting to control what they eat, and…
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24 FebruaryBusiness
Some 80% of customers ordering delivery food as frequently as 2020
A new report published by Deliveroo into the UK public’s food delivery preferences has revealed more than eight out of 10 UK customers ordered deliveries at the same rate or more frequently in December 2021 than they did the year before. The “Share of Stomach” report aims to “help restaurants…
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1 FebruaryNews
Seasoned wins Royal Museums Greenwich contract
Independent caterer Seasoned has been named as an approved caterer for Royal Museums Greenwich on a three-year contract. The company pointed to its green credentials as a key factor in the deal, after it said its “executive team has been working towards the venues becoming carbon neutral and one area…
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Jan- 2022 -28 JanuaryPubs and Bars
BBPA calls for heightened gov support after ‘devastating’ winter
While publicans and brewers have “raised their glasses” following the end of Plan B restrictions this week, the BBPA is still calling for more government support as the “devastating” impact of Omicron over winter has become clear. The BBPA is urging the government to help combat the increasing financial pressures…
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26 JanuaryNews
Compass unveils plans to be net zero by 2030
Catering service company Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced a number of systemic changes aimed at progressing on its journey to become net zero by 2030. The changes include: Banning air freight of fresh fruit and vegetable produce. The ban will see a focus on further increasing the use…
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