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

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.

Use of CVAs up by 143% in last six months, study says

Linklaters notes that there were 12 CVAs already utilised in the first quarter of this year alone.

More deprived communities have greater density of fast food outlets, Public Health England says

Their health survey also shows obesity rates rising along with deprivation rates.

Five elements of successful partnerships in food-to-go

IGD case studies look at what makes a productive partnership.

Find out what age group has more devoted customers due to loyalty programmes

The YouGov survey also suggested that 83% of British people are part of at least one loyalty scheme.

Top vegan trends operators should know about

Once tagged as ‘boring’, veganism has since become a necessary staple in foodservice. Cruelty-free meat alternatives, healthy fat foods and edible...

Mobile devices to account for almost a quarter of all point-of-sale transactions by 2023, study finds

Growth of mPOS devices in India will reportedly be the fastest of any global region over the next five years.