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63% of pub and restaurant chain operators optimistic of business for the next 12 months: survey
18 Dec 18
Half of its respondents, however, expected lower consumer frequency in eating outside.
Pub and restaurant chains see 1.5% like-for-like sales growth in November, study says
18 Dec 18
The sales of chains operating in London have outpaced the growth of businesses from the rest of Britain.
2018's Hottest Stories
17 Dec 18
Get a summary of the biggest and most-read stories these past 12 months.
Vegetables and soft drink prices rise as bread and cereal prices fall in November, study says
11 Dec 18
Worsening inflation is said to be expected in 2019.
Millennials shifting around £1 billion in spend a year to delivery services, survey says
4 Dec 18
The percentage of food orders from online delivery services are also expected to rise next year.
Aggregators' growth, veganism among the eating out trends in 2019, NPD says
4 Dec 18
The out-of-home foodservice industry is now valued at £56 billion.
Almost half of Brits eating less meat: survey
27 Nov 18
Meal-kits and home-cooked meals are also seen as growing dining trends.
Five Guys' milkshake among menu items with more than 35 teaspoons of sugar, survey says
20 Nov 18
The organisation who conducted the survey is also calling for a ban of such drinks.
Pub and restaurant groups' like-for-like sales up by 0.2% on October, study says
20 Nov 18
Results rose by 2.6% as compared to the same month last year.
Sustainability, convenience among focus of 2019 food and drink trends, study says
20 Nov 18
Consumers are demanding for better quality and service across the sector.
Takeaways From IGD's Food-to-Go Conference
14 Nov 18
IGD held their annual Food-to-Go conference in London on November 8, attracting a range of high level industry leaders to speak.
Gamification, individualised eating among emerging global dining trends: report
13 Nov 18
Growing consumer expectations continue to put more pressure on the foodservice competition.
EXCLUSIVE: How the coffee trend has been evolving, according to Euromonitor
13 Nov 18
Coffee is being consumed in various occasions, a role that is previously served by carbonated drinks.
Leisure units in GB slips to 2.4% in the first half of 2018, study says
10 Nov 18
The said sector used to see consistent growth up to the second half of 2017.
Profits of top 100 UK restaurant groups drop by 80% this year, UHY Hacker Young Group says
6 Nov 18
They warned that struggling groups will see worse before it gets better.
Wages of hospitality workers exceed new NLW thresholds, study says
6 Nov 18
The QSR sector has the highest hourly wage that has seen a 4.7% growth from March to September this year.
More than half of new meat-free products carry vegan or no animal ingredients claim, study says
6 Nov 18
Market research company Mintel also claims 34% of Brits have reduced or limited meat eating in the first half of the year.
Oils, fats and fish driving inflation amid impending Brexit, report says
6 Nov 18
Fish imports have been affected by recent further declines in the value of the pound.
Veganism, snacking among top food-to-go trends in 2018, IGD says
30 Oct 18
Consumers are now looking for more meals that "fit around" their lifestyles.
Demand for organic sauces increased, survey says
23 Oct 18
Consumers also prefer sauces with environmental-friendly packaging.
London's Waitrose among "best" large format stores for food-to-go, according to IGD
22 Oct 18
The market research company also lauded five other large stores for delivering food-to-go and foodservice solutions.
Burgers still Londoners' favorite, Deliveroo says
18 Oct 18
The delivery company discovered this through their insight and analysis portal.
Consumer trust and 'joy' in Pret A Manger declines after food allergy tragedies, study says
16 Oct 18
New research from data analytics firm Newton Insight suggests that people are "less able and willing to celebrate the brand".
Premiumisation, healthier eating among growth opportunities amid rising costs, Brexit
16 Oct 18
CGA and UKHospitality also mentioned sustainability, technology and delivery as worthy trends to look out for.
Meat comes as Brits' top choice of pizza topping, Gousto says
16 Oct 18
Chips or wedges is also recognized as their top choice as a side when ordering pizza.
Inconsistent weather patterns continues to impact meat and wheat prices, Prestige says
9 Oct 18
Prices are also forecasted to have a 5% increase for the next 18 months.
Food-to-go sector predicted to rise to £22.8 billion by 2023, IGD says
9 Oct 18
The said sector is said to grow twice the rate of the overall grocery retail.
Jelly and ice cream, bubble and squeak, quiche top list of "endangered dishes" in UK restaurants
2 Oct 18
New research reveals UK diners may actually be "feeling nostalgic for simpler food eras".
87% of users dissatisfied with business rates appeals system, study says
25 Sep 18
On top of the complaints, Colliers says the users wish to have people from the platform to explain the situation to them.
Food-to-go market up by £2.5 billion since mid-2015, report says
25 Sep 18
The NPD Group says foodservice operators can make money from Britons’ “voracious appetite” for eating on the go.
Food delivery orders increased to 36% in past six months, study reveals
11 Sep 18
As food delivery grew, cooking at home dropped to 89%.
Restaurants experienced 8.8% spend growth year-on-year in August, study says
11 Sep 18
Soaring prices drives Brits in planning to reduce expenditures despite spend growth.
Casual dining visits up by 7%, report says
10 Sep 18
The sector now makes up of 5% in the whole out-of-home (OOH) foodservice industry.
Food-to-go sector to reach £17.8 billion in 2018, IGD forecasts
28 Aug 18
The retail analysis company also observes a "blurring" between different segments.
Inflation in foodservice prices reaches 3.2% in July, study reveals
28 Aug 18
Volatility in currency exchange rates, labour shortages and challenging weather conditions have reportedly contributed to the rise of food items...
Food and restaurant sectors experienced growth last July, report says
22 Aug 18
The said sectors had an increase despite the consumer spending’s 0.9% decline.
Restaurants' like-for-like trading continues to decline
20 Aug 18
Meanwhile, pubs and bars took a rise in like-for-like sales.
28% of Brits identify as “meat-reducers”, study finds
9 Aug 18
The rise of demand for vegan-friendly meals is also being seen as a response to climate change.
Fruit prices continue to rise while sugar prices fall, report says
9 Aug 18
Lessening migrant workers are also playing a role in the rise of fruit prices.
Germany a leading force in the 'vegan revolution', report claims
31 Jul 18
Mintel says flexitarianism also seems to resonate in the country.

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