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IGD: UK convenience channel to be worth £48.2bn by 2024
20 Aug 19
New store openings will help fuel the channel’s annual growth rate.
Beverage inflation pushes Foodservice Price Index to new record high
20 Aug 19
Food price inflation is levelling off in the month leading up to Brexit.
Britain's restaurant numbers drop for the sixth quarter in a row
20 Aug 19
Italian, Indian and Chinese sectors have recorded the most net closures in the last 12 months.
‘Disorderly' no-deal Brexit could wipe up to £5.4bn in 2020 eating out market: MCA
20 Aug 19
The market has reportedly shrunk 1.9% so far as a result of the referendum.
Britain's travel hub foodservice market set for “explosive” growth: study
13 Aug 19
Foodservice business at airports, motorway services, train stations and petrol forecourts are now worth £2.75 bn.
What operators need to consider to get positive reviews during dinner occasions
13 Aug 19
A study says dinner time diners are the hardest to please.
Pub and restaurant groups enjoy “steady” sales growth in July
13 Aug 19
Restaurant chains recover after what CGA calls a “poor summer” in 2018.
Brits spend most on date night dining, study reveals
6 Aug 19
On-the-go snack purchasing is also becoming an opportunity for restaurants.
Wahaca, LEON among top chains that support British farmers, study finds
30 Jul 19
New research ranked children’s food at 28 chains and supermarket cafes.
Leisure spending slightly up in Q2 amid Brexit uncertainty
30 Jul 19
Eight out of eleven categories saw quarter-on-quarter spending either up or stable.
Food-to-go sector to be worth £23.4bn by 2024, IGD forecasts
29 Jul 19
It is set to experience double the growth of the wider UK food and grocery market.
Growing desire for alternative payment methods seen
29 Jul 19
Gen Zs are becoming a critical demographic for retail sales.
More Brits using plant-based milk alternatives: Mintel
22 Jul 19
33% of customers aged 16-24 use plant-based milk alternatives in 2019.
Roasters anticipating brewing growth amid strong market demand: study
19 Jul 19
Almost half of UK roasters say they are planning operational expansion.
What consumers want from food-to-go retailers
16 Jul 19
New research from IGD also noted different behaviors in evening visits.
Restaurant chains enjoyed collective 6.1% like-for-like sales boost in cooler June: study
15 Jul 19
Pubs, meanwhile, suffered a hangover from last year’s heat-wave and football fever.
Pubs and bars “more upbeat” as restaurant confidence falters: study
11 Jul 19
A new survey from CGA and Fourth shows “patchy optimism” amid major challenges.
Year-on-year inflation falls below 6% for the first time this year: study
11 Jul 19
It is considered a respite from month-on-month price rises across the board in May.
Northerners are the most positive reviewers: study
1 Jul 19
Feed It Back data also revealed that Londoners predominantly used Google and TripAdvisor to provide reviews.
Nine out of ten Irish food and drink firms prepared for Brexit: study
1 Jul 19
8 out of 10 Irish companies say they plan to maintain or grow sales in the UK.
McDonald's revamps menu with new permanent items
25 Jun 19
The fast food giant says it looks to introduce lighter lunch options.
Bakeries' on-premise sales up over 19% in 2018: study
24 Jun 19
Such chains could now be strong to challenge sandwich retailers and supermarkets in the food-to-go market.
Check out which classic British dishes are Brits' top choice
18 Jun 19
The least liked dishes were jellied eels and deep-fried Mars bar.
Leisure spending up 2ppt in Q1: study
18 Jun 19
Cultural, entertainment and live sport events accounted for the most of quarterly leisure spend.
Pub and restaurant sales growth stagnant in May: study
11 Jun 19
Restaurant chains saw better performance than pubs and bars this month.
Foodservice inflation slipped in April
11 Jun 19
Foodservice inflation fell in April year-on-year as compared to March despite the continuing price hike in most categories, according to the...
Three quarters of children's restaurant meals have unhealthy calorie counts: study
4 Jun 19
The average calorie count in a toddler’s meal was 609kcal.
QSR space clocked 44% growth in YouTube views over the past two years: report
3 Jun 19
Audiences are increasingly craving breakfast content.
Millennials most regular pub patrons: report
3 Jun 19
The study also indicated a reluctance from a majority Brits to proactively try new things.
Independent stores see growth in shopping centres: report
29 May 19
Landlords are said to be looking for diversity to replace closing chains.
Dropping £30,000 minimum salary threshold "positive and pragmatic”: UKHospitality
28 May 19
The trade body stressed the need to employ non-British workers.
Deliveroo helped create 25,000 jobs in UK restaurant industry since launching: study
28 May 19
The delivery company recently made its services available in ten new towns.
EXCLUSIVE: Bakery chains outperforming industry's food-to-go visit average: study
28 May 19
They also have a higher grade in customer satisfaction.
Number of restaurants in Britain fall by 2.8% in Q1: study
28 May 19
Meanwhile, drink-led pubs and bars are performing well.
Inflation easing but prices still rising: report
14 May 19
Volatility remains in some categories.
Easter pub and bar sales rise whilst restaurant sales decline: report
14 May 19
Hot weather on Easter weekend affected the sales outcome.
Edinburgh festivals have bigger commercial impact than Christmas, study says
7 May 19
Food and beverage spend increases significantly during the festivals compared to the rest of the year.
Ethical food and drink sales hit £8.2 billion in 2018: report
7 May 19
A majority of Brits consider ethical questions when dining out.
Ramadan economy worth over £200 million: BB Foodservice
30 Apr 19
78% of British Muslims say they would be interested in retailers or brands who provided tailored Ramadan offerings to them.
How delivery is changing the shape of British foodservice
30 Apr 19
The NPD Group projects that drones will be a feature of the delivery channel in the country within five years.

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