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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Jul- 2018 -17 JulyBusiness
Equinoxe Solutions appoints new chairman
Purchasing group Equinoxe Solutions has appointed Mark Aylwin as its new chairman. Aylwin has been in the food and drinks industry for more than 35 years, having served on the Boards of Booker Group, Blueheath, Conviviality, Musgrave GB and Safeway. He has also made an equity investment in the business…
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10 JulyAdvice
Managing an exit from your F&B business
2018 has been a busy year for deals in the UK’s F&B market. Against a backdrop of brands scaling and some major players such as Eat and Jamie’s reigning in expansion plans, the food and drink M&A market remains robust. There’s undoubtedly opportunities for a well prepared seller. Here’s how…
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Jun- 2018 -26 JuneFeatures
‘Sustainability and ethical catering – the challenges and the successes’
As we progress through 2018, there’s an obvious focus on the environmental impact of companies. From banning single use plastics, to actively trying to reuse and reduce food waste, ethical and sustainable practice is stomping its way through catering like never before. Specifically, within the catering sector, which is renowned…
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22 JuneBeverages
NGO puts pressure on PepsiCo following ‘weak’ palm oil policy announcement
The Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has described PepsiCo’s latest palm oil policy as a “dodge and cover”, and claimed it failed to “clean up” its supply chain. The global snack food company has faced international pressure over its continued use of palm oil which is connected to rainforest destruction, human…
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4 JuneApps & Technology
Absolute Taste to allow diners to scan and track history of meals
London-based catering specialist Absolute Taste has announced a partnership with blockchain platform Omnitude to allow customers to track the history of their meals. Absolute Taste provides food experiences to international and domestic events such as Formula E; The British Grand Prix at Silverstone; The Fever Tree Championships at Queens and…
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Apr- 2018 -4 AprilFood and Drink
UK food inflation plummets to lowest point in a year
UK shop prices fell at the fastest pace since February 2017, with it deepening even further in March. Food inflation slowed down substantially in March, inflation standing at 0.4%, down from 1.6% in February. This is the lowest food inflation rate since February 2017, according to the British Retail Consortium.…
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Mar- 2018 -16 MarchFood and Drink
More sustainable fish need to be eaten, UK is told
UK consumers are told to replace staple fish dishes of cod and tuna with more sustainable fish. Dab, hake, mussels, mackerel and herring, are all among the fish suggested by the Marine Conservations Society (MCS). MCS has updated its online Good Fish Guide with some new additions to its green…
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