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Voice-based ordering, food tracking believed to be “next big thing”, survey says
Voice-based ordering, food tracking believed to be “next big thing”, survey says
The GO Technology report also indicates that food delivery is “booming” in the UK.
Hospitality industry to face “significant” staff shortages due to Brexit
Research from Planday says this is due to one in ten sector workers considering leaving the UK. The UK hospitality industry could face significant...
Hot weather boosts pub growth but hits restaurant sales, report reveals
A study says weather remains a factor when it comes to out-of-home market sales. Hot weather in May assisted in boosting trade in Britain’s pubs, but...
Salt content in salads possibly “damaging” to consumer health, research claims
Action on Salt says some fast food salads contain more than the daily recommended salt limit. Ready-to-eat salads could be damaging our health...
Restaurants, takeaways could make billions by switching opening hours, study says
The latest Barclays study says only a third of British workers now work the traditional 9-5 schedule. Britain’s bars, restaurants and leisure clubs...
Latest Research on Out of Home Market Makes for Difficult Reading
The NPD Group says this pattern of decline was last seen at the start of Britain’s 2007/2008 recession.
Latin American franchises to disrupt the fast food scene, experts claim
A recent study suggests that the Western-dominated franchise scene will change.
Labour shortage in farms to possibly hit hospitality food prices, report warns
Purchasing company Lynx says the labour issue is not only due to concerns about Brexit.
Foodservice sector facing inflation in fish, oils and fats, study reveals
Data explains that supply is affected in key territories. Fish prices were 12.1% higher in April 2018 than the previous 12 months, according to a...
Sugar tax adds £5m in soft drink retail sales, study claims
The tax bands were implemented in response to rising number of overweight children in the UK.
Chart of the Week: The dominance of specialty coffee in the out-of-home market
To what extent is traditional coffee being outperformed? Data from The NPD Group shows that in the year ending February 2018, the total out-of-home...
Grocery delivery, meal kits taking a “sizable bite” out of in-store sales, research says
Traditional grocery spend, meanwhile, decreased.
Why is London a destination for food-to-go innovation?
A research firm lists down five reasons why. IGD claims that the UK capital continues to stand out as a destination for food-to-go. They share key...
Three traits of the future food-to-go consumer
Research suggests that demand for healthier options will continue to grow. Latest research from IGD suggests that a wealth of new opportunities for...
Starbucks app leads in U.S. proximity mobile payment use
eMarketer also expects user share to shrink due to newer payment options in the market. Beating a triumvirate of mobile payment platforms, Starbucks...
58% of diners assess restaurants based on technology use – survey
42% of the respondents, meanwhile, said that they will a go to a restaurant if it had a good app.
Chart of the Week: What's the most popular destination for coffee?
According to the NPD Group, quick-service coffee sites are still on top in terms of servings for coffee with a 0.4% increase. Interesting, however...
