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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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberFeatures
Why have London’s restaurants continued to become more expensive?
Data from Harden’s London Restaurants 2024 guide found that the number of restaurants in London charging £150 per head or more per person for a meal has risen 46% to 54 up from 37 last year. The data also found that there has also been a 59% jump in the…
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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 27/10/23
Punch Pubs reported total revenues of £313.5m for FY23, up from £284.4m in FY22. Management Partnership division’s revenues also increased by 24% to £139.8m over 52 weeks. All three divisions, including leased and tenanted, management partnership, and Laine, achieved like-for-like sales growth. EBITDA for the period was £79.1m, a decrease…
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27 OctoberRestaurants
JKS Restaurants turnover doubles in FY22
The operator of Gymkhana, Hoppers, Sabor and Kitchen Table, JKS Restaurants, has revealed that turnover has almost doubled to £50m during FY22 ended 1 January 2023. The company, which is part of the group headed by Yum Midco Limited, also reported that for the period EBITDA reached £5.5m from £1m…
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13 OctoberTrade Associations
Some 4,738 hospitality venues begin net zero journey
UKH’s carbon calculator, in partnership with Sky Zero and Zero Carbon Forum, has seen 375 companies operating across 4,738 sites have begun their journey to net zero. The figures, which were unveiled at the trade body’s annual sustainability seminar, showcased the success of the carbon calculator and the partnership between…
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9 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/10/23
Hospitality operators are facing price increases of up to 30% due to supply chains, according to research by BRITA Professionals. This has led to reduced opening hours for 61% of venues and negative impacts on staff mental health for 57%. While 30% of operators describe their supply chain as flexible,…
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9 OctoberBusiness
Hospitality operators see price rises of up to 30%
Hospitality operators have seen price rises of up to 30% due to supply chain breakdowns, according to research from BRITA Professional. BRITA Professional revealed it surveyed a number of hospitality and education catering professionals to identify the biggest challenges within the supply chain as part of its Rely Chain campaign.…
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9 OctoberRestaurants
Chipotle partners with Hyphen to test automated makeline
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced its partnership with Hyphen to test an automated digital makeline. Hyphen is a foodservice platform designed to help restaurant owners, operators, and budding chefs move their business forward by automating kitchen operations. Bowls and salads are created by an automated system that moves the entrées…
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5 OctoberFeatures
How can technology support a more personalised guest experience against the backdrop of rising costs?
Food inflation hit a 41-year high of 11.1% in October 2022, according to government figures. And although the latest BRC data has revealed that food inflation decelerated to 11.5% in August (it’s lowest since September 2022), experts are still predicting that consumers will remain cautious with discretionary spending as we…
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Sep- 2023 -12 SeptemberNews
Peach 20/20 director joins Zero Carbon Forum Advisory Board
Peach 20/20 director Peter Martin has joined the Zero Carbon Forum Advisory Board to support its mission of decarbonising the hospitality and brewing sector at pace. A hospitality industry “influencer” and “visionary” with over 40 years of experience, Martin founded Peach 20/20 as a network to connect and inspire hospitality’s…
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5 SeptemberNews
BrewDog appoints new COO
BrewDog has appointed James Arrow as its new chief operating officer in a global role reporting to CEO and co-founder James Watt. Arrow joins BrewDog from Boots Opticians, one of the leading opticians in the UK with over 500 stores and part of the wider international division of Walgreens Boots…
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