Executive insights
Concerns abound in restaurant industry as COVID-19 outbreak continues disruption
A majority are expecting their businesses to take a hit.
Concerns abound in restaurant industry as COVID-19 outbreak continues disruption
A majority are expecting their businesses to take a hit.
COVID-19 declared 'notifiable' disease after operators raise fears over losses
These will allow businesses to seek compensation if they are affected by the outbreak.
Milking it: Plant-based milks enter the mainstream
Lincoln and York marketing manager Chris Tough discusses why plant-based milks are no longer just an option for retailers.
Five major food-to-go developments to watch
Food Futures Insights details cases operators need to be aware of in shaping next opportunities.
Itsu boss sees fried food “as the enemy” as it explores possible IPO
The chain currently has 75 stores in the UK.
QSRs can win big in the tech revolution
Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué details how the sector can take advantage of the latest advances in technology.
Trade body welcomes gov't response on rates reform
The appeals system, they said, is “taking far too long”.
Gov't post-Brexit immigration proposals ‘fail to deliver' on objectives, says hospitality union
It said businesses must be given time to adapt.
Sector-specific guidance on wage payment sought
The trade union has also welcomed the revision in the definition of salaried workers.
EXCLUSIVE: Deliveroo looks to fill market gaps via delivery-only brands
It now has 2,000 virtual brands on their UK platform.
Food-to-go a ‘growing challenge' for supermarkets
Four out of five UK shoppers are eating food not prepared at home.
Parliament urged to review apprenticeship levy
Government support to address job vacancies were also raised.
Consolidation a means to achieve business efficiency amongst delivery brands: IGD
Dark kitchens and niche delivery services too were seen to aid in business efficiency.
Reduced meat consumption amongst consumers to push veganism forward in 2020: analysts
The vegan industry is also challenged to prove their products as “actually” vegan.
Restaurant sector continues to suffer from lack of consumer confidence: analyst
The food-to-go sector was touted as the “bright spot” in the market.
EXCLUSIVE: Patisserie Valerie looks to variety, brand refresh to regain ‘lost' customers
Its managing director says the bakery and cafe chain still has a “reasonable amount” of brand equity.
Flexible food-to-go operators likely to succeed in 2020: IGD
As more new entrants join in the scene, existing players must “move more quickly,” the research firm suggested.
