Supply Chain

BBPA calls for govt action as 300 pubs closed for good in 2024

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said that urgent government action is needed to halt “completely avoidable” closures, as…

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Various Eateries revenues rise 9% to £49.5m in FY24

Hospitality group Various Eateries has reported a revenue uplift of 9% to £49.5m in the year ended 29 September 2024,…

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Hospitality accounted for 10% of UK administrations in 2024

The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in 2024 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according…

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The Alchemist FY sales surpass £60m in company first

Bar and restaurant chain, The Alchemist, has reported that its total sales have passed the £60m mark for the first…

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Greggs FY sales surpass £2bn mark

Greggs has revealed that it has posted sales of £2.01bn during 2024, for the 52 weeks ended 28 December, the…

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Hospitality inflation falls to 2.2% in October

The hospitality sector saw year-on-year inflation fall to 2.2% in October according to the latest Foodservice Price Index report from…

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Esquires aiming to double number of UK sites

Esquires Coffee has revealed that it is looking to increase its branch network from 70 sites at present to 140-150…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/11/24

Compass Group has acquired Zero Procure, a procurement firm that will sit within the Foodbuy UK and Ireland family of…

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Compass UK and Ireland acquires Zero Procure

Compass Group has acquired procurement firm Zero Procure which will sit within the Foodbuy UK and Ireland family of companies.…

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Today’s news in brief – 29/10/24

Caffè Nero has acquired 200 Degrees for an undisclosed amount, making it the fifth brand in the group. Founded in…

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