Research

Britain's foodservice spend plunges by 80% YoY in April

March and April out-of-home visits also fell by more than half.

How COVID-19 made the vegan diet more appealing to millennial Brits

Mintel surmises that the pandemic accelerated the plant-based food trend.

Shopper confidence remains at low levels: IGD

COVID-19’s economic impact is said to likely have a big impact on shopper confidence in the future.

Six out of ten Brits expected to return to restaurants, bars or cafes in first month of reopenings

Trust in hygiene and social distancing will be top factors once the lockdown fully ends, according to The NPD Group.

Only 36% of operators expect reopening of all their sites for trading: study

Leaders are advised to determine what type of businesses are under pressure.

Out-of-home outlet visits down 29% YoY in March

The NPD Group believes deals, delivery and the increased use of technology will be part of the “new normal”.

Consumer attitudes in China “polarised” as restaurants reopen: report

Those who have been going out have done so multiple times.

“Safety-first consumer” mindset emerging, study finds

“Feeling safe in stores” is ranked as the top one factor in determining where consumers will shop.