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Restaurants experienced 8.8% spend growth year-on-year in August, study says

Soaring prices drives Brits in planning to reduce expenditures despite spend growth.

Casual dining visits up by 7%, report says

The sector now makes up of 5% in the whole out-of-home (OOH) foodservice industry. The casual dining sector continues to grow in Britain as it gained...

Food-to-go sector to reach £17.8 billion in 2018, IGD forecasts

The retail analysis company also observes a "blurring" between different segments.

Inflation in foodservice prices reaches 3.2% in July, study reveals

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

The said sectors had an increase despite the consumer spending’s 0.9% decline. The UK Consumer Spending Index by Visa and IHS Markit reports that the...

Restaurants' like-for-like trading continues to decline

Meanwhile, pubs and bars took a rise in like-for-like sales.

28% of Brits identify as “meat-reducers”, study finds

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

Lessening migrant workers are also playing a role in the rise of fruit prices.

Germany a leading force in the 'vegan revolution', report claims

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

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

Google significantly outpaced Facebook and TripAdvisor in terms of reviews submitted.

Shopper financial confidence reached highest level during World Cup festivities, says IGD

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

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

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

Adults following a vegan diet increased around 500% since 2016.

Cardiff named as 'unhealthiest city' in terms of fast food outlets, report says

Oxford, meanwhile, is the pizza capital of the UK with 8 pizza restaurants for every 100,000 people.