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Over 40% of millennials snack regularly, says study

Over 40% of millennials snack regularly, says study

Over a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18-34, as the practice of modular eating becomes more accepted as an alternative to eating three main meals a day, according to consumer insight firm Canadean.

The Duck Truck opens second site in Shoreditch

The brand announced that it will be opening an all duck ‘casual dining experience’ eat in or take out at BOXPARK, Shoreditch.

Abokado introduces catering and delivery service

The brand launched catering and deliveries service, offering its menu available for delivery to all its customers in London.

Change Group: 'Make Brexit a plus for hospitality'

Hospitality recruiter The Change Group outlined a seven-point plan for the new UK prime minister, Theresa May, to support continued growth in British hospitality in the wake of the UK referendum decision to leave the EU.

EXCLUSIVE: Here's How MOD Pizza is Revolutionising The UK's Pizza Market

Founded in 2008, Seattle-grown MOD Pizza allows customers to customize their pizzas according to their taste. Their unique business model eventually paved the way for 135 sites across the US. In June 2016, the chain opened their doors to their first UK site in Leeds. Recently, the chain revealed plans for new locations, raising MOD Pizza's number of planned UK sites to five.

Chop and Wok unveils new menu

The brand announced that they are launching a new menu, introducing new dishes and bringing back some customer favourites.

Starbucks brings Italian bakery Princi to customers worldwide

The coffee chain announced its role as global licensee and investor in the Italian restaurant Princi, the boutique bakery and café founded by Rocco Princi in 1986. Known for its artisan breads created from traditional family recipes, Princi’s five locations have gained popularity among customers across Milan and London.

Gourmet Goat introduces sustainable British rose veal

The streetfood brand is extending their East Mediterranean menu to showcase more original dishes inspired by traditional village favourites and made using sustainable British ingredients.

McDonald's becomes first U.S. business to accept Russia's new Mir payment card

According to a story by UPI citing Russian business daily Kommersant, all McDonald's outlets in Russia are now accepting payments via the Mir card.

Pizza Hut Restaurants launches emoji-themed menu

The pizza chain unveiled an "emoji-fied" menu to honour World Emoji Day on 17th July.

Nespresso launches first UK cafe in London

According to a story by Retail Times, Café Nespresso opened the doors of its Cheapside store in the City of London.

A new Shoreditch shop offers doughnut stuffed with ice cream, gets swarmed by customers

According to a story by Business Insider, London's latest dessert craze is being sold at Dum Dum Doughnutterie in Boxpark Shoreditch from July 7, after a successful launch at the doughnut shop in Camden Market on June 30.

Wagamama signs franchise deal with Percassi

The brand announced a multi-restaurant franchise deal with Percassi Food & Beverage, the holding of Percassi active in the food and beverage industry.

Barburrito gets a massive order from Beyonce

The brand announced that it has received a large order for the pop star's crew: 441 tacos, 2 naked burritos and 78 chips with guac.

Brexit empties London restaurant tables

According to a story by Bloomberg, the U.K.’s June 23 vote to leave the European Union is having an adverse effect towards the London restaurant scene.

Costa named 'Favourite High Street Coffee Shop' for second year in a row

The brand has been named the Favourite High Street Coffee Shop at the 2016 Good Housekeeping Food Awards.