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Potato milk could displace oat as more sustainable milk alternative: analyst
Potato milk could displace oat as more sustainable milk alternative: analyst
Potatoes remain a niche ingredient in the plant-based milk space.
Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
The chain said the reopening demonstrates their “confidence after the lockdowns and the need to meet demand for their iconic dishes.”
Papa John’s opens first store in Bridgend
The chain now has over 500 UK stores.
Papa John’s has opened its first store in Bridgend near Cardiff, located on Tremains Road.
Paeonia celebrates Vietnamese Lunar New Year with red envelope giveaway
The envelopes will contain vouchers but five of them will contain up to £50 in cash.
Off-premise sales boost DP Eurasia’s FY21 performance
Whilst there has been an increase in daily new COVID-19 cases since December, the company said it is subject to any material operational constraints.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s to introduce Chicken Big Mac; Neat Burger heading to Liverpool; Pizza Express opens Cranleigh store
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QSR Media UK to hold physical Conference & Awards in London
The day will feature a bespoke roster of speakers and panelists from QSR and fast casual restaurant brands.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Deliveroo reports 36% rise in Q4 gross transaction value
This is despite a difficult yearly comparison when new lockdown restrictions were coming into force.
Papa John’s opens new store in Melton Mowbray
The company continues to be on the lookout for those interested in running multiple stores or opening-up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Meat reduction has returned to around the level seen in 2019 following a dip in 2020, Mintel said.
Saint Espresso launches store at London’s Angel Central shopping centre
The chain boasts coffee that is sourced ethically and transparently from small producers across the world.
Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end
Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.
Social Media Wrap Up: TGI Fridays’ first QSR format; Pizza Hut Restaurants’ vegan pizza giveaway; Tim Hortons offers Canada getaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Choppaluna to open restaurant in Scotland’s Glasgow City Centre
The brand previously revealed it will open ten sites this year.
Five potential shopping trends in 2022
IGD also analysed how Omicron shook up Christmas shopping.
Heinz teams up with fried chicken chain Absurd Bird to create vegan burger
The burger is available until 31 January in Absurd Bird sites.
