Research
Ethical food and drink sales hit £8.2 billion in 2018: report
Ethical food and drink sales hit £8.2 billion in 2018: report
A majority of Brits consider ethical questions when dining out.
Ramadan economy worth over £200 million: BB Foodservice
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
The NPD Group projects that drones will be a feature of the delivery channel in the country within five years.
Brits are drinking less tea, study finds
Spending on speciality tea, however, is up.
Ice cream parlours, patisseries show net growth amidst historic high in high street exits: study
A total of 5,833 stores closed compared to 3,372 openings in 2018.
One in three customers will enjoy a takeaway during Easter weekend: study
BB Foodservice also highlighted that 11 million people are looking to eat out over Easter.
Pubs and restaurants see sales boost in March
Better weather encouraged Brits to dine out during the month.
Warmer weather bolstered consumer spending in March: study
Spending at pubs and restaurants saw double digit growth for the period.
Foodservice inflation hits all time high: study
Inflation peaked at 9.8% following above-average levels in May 2018.
GBK's Southern customers most likely to have their burger with no bun
They are also most likely to order a milkshake.
Convenience, service and differentiation drive momentum amongst brands: report
Greggs and McDonald’s are sustaining momentum in the QSR sector.
Thai, American outlets in Britain's high streets rise over the past five years
Chinese and Spanish restaurants, in contrast, appear to be on the decline.
GBK's Midlands customers most likely to enjoy a beer with their burger
Beef burgers also take the top spot for burger orders in the area.
Almost half of coffee drinkers consume plant-based coffee out of home: study
Now a daily habit for more than three million Brits, plant-based coffee is no longer niche.
TGI Fridays, Five Guys amongst "most fun" hospitality brands: study
New research suggests that ‘fun’ is a key element many guests look for when deciding where to visit.
Beef burgers still most popular order at GBK's London restaurants
28% of Londoners will ask for extras when ordering.
Shoppers lose patience with cash-only businesses after five months, study claims
Consumers from Birmingham reportedly expect to have a cashless option within 3.5 months.
