Research
Pub, bar and restaurant closures fall 1.8% in 2019
Pub, bar and restaurant closures fall 1.8% in 2019
The lowest rate of year-on-year decline for nearly two years.
Brits to spend £4 billion at coffee shops in 2020: study
Coffee shop sales increased by 27% between 2015 and 2019.
Food waste, sugar levels amongst top issues for consumers: survey
45% of respondents reported food safety concerns.
More than four in five adults expecting to up to date allergen information from operators: survey
Consumers are now demanding more in terms of allergen advice.
Shortage of women senior officials in the hospitality sector underscored in latest research
But there have been innovative practices seen advancing women’s promotions.
Cases of food-borne diseases up by 1.4 million from 2009: FSA
This figure, however, suggests a “very low” risk to UK consumers.
Restaurant sector to be hit the hardest with proposed reduction to workers' salary threshold
Meanwhile, a points-based immigration policy could dramatically affect access to labour.
Hospitality industry sees 2.5% wage inflation in January ahead of proposed wage hike
However, the proposed wage increases will “disproportionately” impact the restaurant sector.
Takeaway expenditures up 11.4% as restaurant spending slumps
Overall consumer spending grew by 3.9%.
Nearly 4 in 10 Brits eat out solo in 2019: study
Solo visits have grown by 6.8%.
January inflation drops to half of December YTD average: report
However, this might just be a “temporary respite”.
Nearly three-quarters of hospitality businesses still reliant on manual allergen management processes: survey
This is said to translate to employees’ lack of confidence in relaying allergen information to customers.
Almost six in ten food operators seen to adopt self-serve kiosks in 2020: study
Main consumer attractions of this kind of technology are privacy and control.
Over six in ten restaurateurs see better ROI from Facebook: survey
Costs remain a major concern for brands wanting to implement new technologies.
Greggs tops latest YouGov rankings
The bakery chain also took the top spot for the most improved UK fast food and pub brand.
Spike in customer expectations on ‘quality' vegan items seen during Veganuary: study
Reviews mentioning “vegan” on foodservice feedback platforms during the month was up by 104% over the past year.
65% Brits consumed meat-free foods in 2019: Mintel
The sales of vegan food items have risen by 40%.
