Research

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.
Over 70% of workers in QSR industry are from outside of the UK, data reveals
25 Jul 18
Figures show that the UK’s hospitality industry relies significantly on migrant workers.
Google accounts for majority of social reviews in May 2018, study says
25 Jul 18
Google significantly outpaced Facebook and TripAdvisor in terms of reviews submitted.
Shopper financial confidence reached highest level during World Cup festivities, says IGD
25 Jul 18
ShopperVista data from IGD found that shoppers’ financial outlook reached an all-time high.
IGD: The food-to-go market will be worth £23.5 billion by 2022
25 Jul 18
Food-to-go is one of the most dynamic channels in today’s grocery market.
Britain's pub takings gets a kick from heat wave and football fever
18 Jul 18
New research shows an increase in managed pub like-for-like sales last June.
Veganism, food halls, experiential dining are on the rise, report says
18 Jul 18
Adults following a vegan diet increased around 500% since 2016.
Cardiff named as 'unhealthiest city' in terms of fast food outlets, report says
10 Jul 18
Oxford, meanwhile, is the pizza capital of the UK with 8 pizza restaurants for every 100,000 people.
Use of CVAs up by 143% in last six months, study says
10 Jul 18
Linklaters notes that there were 12 CVAs already utilised in the first quarter of this year alone.
More deprived communities have greater density of fast food outlets, Public Health England says
3 Jul 18
Their health survey also shows obesity rates rising along with deprivation rates.
Millennials account for 29% of restaurant revenues, survey finds
3 Jul 18
They also account for 28% of hotel earnings.
Five elements of successful partnerships in food-to-go
2 Jul 18
IGD case studies look at what makes a productive partnership.
Find out what age group has more devoted customers due to loyalty programmes
28 Jun 18
The YouGov survey also suggested that 83% of British people are part of at least one loyalty scheme.
Top vegan trends operators should know about
26 Jun 18
Once tagged as ‘boring’, veganism has since become a necessary staple in foodservice.
Mobile devices to account for almost a quarter of all point-of-sale transactions by 2023, study finds
25 Jun 18
Growth of mPOS devices in India will reportedly be the fastest of any global region over the next five years.
Voice-based ordering, food tracking believed to be “next big thing”, survey says
25 Jun 18
The GO Technology report also indicates that food delivery is “booming” in the UK.
Hospitality industry to face “significant” staff shortages due to Brexit
19 Jun 18
Research from Planday says this is due to one in ten sector workers considering leaving the UK.
Hot weather boosts pub growth but hits restaurant sales, report reveals
19 Jun 18
A study says weather remains a factor when it comes to out-of-home market sales.
Salt content in salads possibly “damaging” to consumer health, research claims
19 Jun 18
Action on Salt says some fast food salads contain more than the daily recommended salt limit.
Restaurants, takeaways could make billions by switching opening hours, study says
19 Jun 18
The latest Barclays study says only a third of British workers now work the traditional 9-5 schedule.
Latest Research on Out of Home Market Makes for Difficult Reading
18 Jun 18
The NPD Group says this pattern of decline was last seen at the start of Britain’s 2007/2008 recession.
Latin American franchises to disrupt the fast food scene, experts claim
12 Jun 18
A recent study suggests that the Western-dominated franchise scene will change.
Labour shortage in farms to possibly hit hospitality food prices, report warns
12 Jun 18
Purchasing company Lynx says the labour issue is not only due to concerns about Brexit.

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