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McCain Foodservice releases What's Hot report containing top trends for 2018

McCain Foodservice releases What's Hot report containing top trends for 2018

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

LEON switches to paper alternatives

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

Benugo now uses coffee beans with Rainforest Alliance seal

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

Papa John's opens two further sites

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

The Vurger Co to launch first permanent site in March 2018

It will be located at Shoreditch, East London.

Britain's managed restaurant and pub groups sales down 0.1%

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

Patty & Bun to open first restaurant outside of London

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

McDonald's announces goals to improve packaging and reduce waste

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

Greggs' total sales up 7.4%

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

EG Group set to launch €3.5 billion loan

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

Bars and restaurants to keep the high street buzzing in 2018: RSM

Bars and restaurants will tempt consumers, particularly millennials, back to the high street in 2018.

Several Jamie's Italian sites predicted to close after restructure plans

The company has revealed that it intends on restructing its business model to cut costs.

Vita Mojo sheds light on loyalty scheme change

Vita Mojo concluded the scheme to be unsustainable.

73% would cut back on out of home drinking following latte levy: Mintel

Whilst 40% of out of home hot drinks consumers wouldn’t mind paying extra for drinks served in 100% recyclable cups.