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70% of diners choose ice cream as dessert, says research
70% of diners choose ice cream as dessert, says research
According to research done by Amore di Gelato, ice cream is the number one choice of accompaniment for desserts eaten out-of-home, regardless of whether it’s a warm crumble or cold tart.
Chilango to close online investment
The brand is closing its Crowdcube investment campaign after raising nearly £2.9 million from over 1,300 investors.
Burger King to sell alcohol in Bury St Edmunds store
According to a story by the Telegraph, the Burger King restaurant in Bury St Edmunds is the first to win a licence to sell alcohol in the country.
Costa launches new Costa Fresco concept store in London
The coffee shop chain opened its first food-led concept store, Costa Fresco, on Tottenham Court Road.
McDonald's releases new Festive Menu
The fast food chain unveiled its new festive menu for the season.
Patisserie Holdings PLC profits grow 19.7%
The owner of Patisserie Valerie reported earning £71 million in gross profit according to its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 30 September 2015.
SSP Group profits soar to £76.8million
The food group posted a strong rise in annual profit according to the financial results for the year ended 30 September 2015.
McDonald’s launches new 'The Journey to Christmas' advert
McDonald’s marked the beginning of its festive promotion with a new campaign that’ll see the British public encouraged to dust off their vocal chords.
wagamama opens in New York
According to a story by the New York Post, the Asian food chain signed a lease for its New York debut in summer or fall of 2016.
EIPC hosts annual European Supplier Conference
European Independent Purchasing Company Limited recognised suppliers and partners to its annual European Supplier Conference, held at the Beaumont Estate Hotel in Windsor.
Yum Som opens in Leadenhall
Located at the top of Leadenhall Street, opposite The Cheesegrater, the grab and go restaurant serves up tender meat or tofu, crunchy vegetables and noodles or rice fresh-to-order.
CRUSSH unveils Christmas Menu
The brand announced that its Christmas Menu is available from all of its 26 stores across the city.
Domino's UK to launch 'The Easy Order'
Domino’s Pizza UK unveiled ‘The Easy Order’, its new ordering system which aims to deliver pizza to customers' doors literally at the touch of a button.
Chilango raises £2.5 million from investment crowdfunding
The brand announced that it has raised about £2.5 million from its fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube.
Leon opens in Hammersmith, unveils new 'Elfy Christmas' menu
The fast food chain opened the doors to a new store in Hammersmith Broadway.
Some restaurant chains are failing basic seafood sustainability tests, says MCS
The Marine Conservation Society teamed up with Fish2Fork, an online guide that rates restaurants on seafood sustainability and released ratings of large restaurant chains.
Vital Ingredient changes point system to Club Vital
The brand is rolling out changes to how Club Vital customers earn points through their purchases.