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The investor asked Whitbread to consider a break up of its Costa Coffee chain from its hotels and restaurant businesses.

Starbucks ranked number one in the food and beverage industry in the annual rankings from Fortune magazine.

According to McCain, turnover in the sector is set to slow amidst continued consumer uncertainty as Brexit draws ever closer.

The brand announced that it will be moving from plastic cutlery to compostable and biodegradable alternatives.

The RA seal is awarded to farms that meet rigorous environmental and social standards.

Papa John’s is actively recruiting for franchisees to join the team.

It will be located at Shoreditch, East London.

Although across the managed pub market, drink sales were up 1.8%, while food was down 1.4%.

The debut regional restaurant is located at 56 Ship Street in Brighton.

By 2025, all of McDonald’s packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.

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In 52 weeks ended 30 December 2017, its company-managed shop like-for-like sales are up by 3.7%.

The Co-Op have big ambitions in the food-to-go space. QSR sat down with Mark Pettigrew, Director of Format, Range, Space and Merchandising at the Co-Op to find out how they plan to take on the competition.

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays and Goldman Sachs are leading the jumbo financing.

After nearly three years, Neil Wickers has stepped down as chief executive to pursue other opportunities.