Research

Only 45% of food, grocery business have strategies on diversity and inclusion in place: study

Most companies, the report claims, do not collect complete data around ethnic diversity.

Mild weather, holidays falling midweek to drive on-trade sales: CGA

Previous sales saw an increase of 7% partly due to the said factors.

Top five rated UK restaurant chains are fast casual formats: survey

Over nine out of ten of the 90,000 diners polled have rated the top five chains with high rating of 4 or 5 stars.

Millennials, Gen Z flock to restaurants weekly: survey

Good food is seen as a key factor in the dining experience.

AI, Big Data still a low priority for hospitality sector: Softcat

Cybersecurity, in contrast, continues to be prioritised following a slew of cyber attacks this year.

Bakery goods drive Britain's foodservice market: report

Over four out of ten visits in eat-out foodservice involve the purchase of bakery goods.

Foodservice prices continue to fall amidst Brexit uncertainty: report

The fish segment alone maintained a year-on-year inflation of 13.3%.

Pubs, restaurants score less sales during Rugby season: report

Businesses outside London performed better compared to those within the capital.

Consumers wanting more “innovative” vegan dishes: study

Lack of choice is key frustration among vegan consumers.

More shoppers are lessening their meat intake, and what that means for your QSR

An older segment, notably, is getting into the flexitarian diet.

Food safety complaints double over Christmas: study

Alleged food poisoning was the most common complaint last year.

23% of restaurant visits depend on brand love: study

Younger people are also more likely to love a brand.

Vegan orders on Deliveroo surge 330% in two years

The number of vegan restaurants on the app also increased over the past year.

Consumers' expectations of food quality increased in past months: study

It is now the leading reason for negative feedback in the sector, according to Feed It Back.

Londoners leave 10.57% tip on average when dining out: study

They are also the most likely to go to restaurants on a weekly basis.