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The specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured new sites in London for Berber & Q Shawarma Bar, and Patty & Bun.

The brand announced that it is looking to raise funds through the crowdfunding website Crowdcube to fuel further expansion.

A new survey revealed that one in five 18-34 year olds now have a food intolerance, while a third of consumers are opting to avoid gluten specifically – rising to 40% amongst millennials – as part of a general lifestyle choice or to lose weight.

The coffee shop chain announced that it will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25% by 2020, against a January 2015 benchmark. The announcement, which coincides with the launch of its new Summer drinks menu, is part of a broader commitment by Costa to introduce healthier choices for customers.

The bakery chain unveiled the new Muffin Shake range available in stores nationwide for a limited time.

The healthy food brand announced that it has signed a lease for a unit in the landmark Great Portland Estates development at 240 Blackfriars Road.

A new flavor of French fries – Gilroy Garlic Fries – are currently being tested in McDonald’s restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Using a purée made with world-famous garlic from Gilroy, California, the fries are being served in four restaurants in the South Bay.

To launch on Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican restaurant group announced that it will host a series of events, including quiz nights and culinary masterclasses hosted by co-founder and head chef Felipe Fuentes Cruz accompanied by special guests focusing on chilies, tequila and mezcal.

The fast food chain announced its annual accounts for year ending December 2015, reporting like for like sales growth of 7.8%.

The bakery chain reported that its total sales rose 5.7% in first 18 weeks of 2016, while company-managed shop like-for-like sales were up 3.7%.

The French bakery and café brand announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2015.

The Fairtrade Foundation and Greggs announced that from Thursday 5th May, customers will be able to buy Fairtrade bananas in 350 of its shops as part of the chain's commitment to extending its healthy snacking options.

The coffee shop brand launched three new Seriously Summer stores across the UK to mark the start of summer and the launch of Costa’s new summer food and drink menu.

The food and beverage brand operator revealed details of the three outlets it is scheduled to open at Bergen Airport following the company’s first contract win at the airport since it opened in 1955.

The brand launched a new store at Liverpool Street Station on Friday 6th May.

Whitbread PLC announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in London based company, Healthy Retail Ltd, trading as ‘Pure’, for £6.8 million. Whitbread has the option to acquire the remaining 51% stake within the next five years. The business will continue to be managed and operated by the Pure management team.