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Scotland bakery sweet spending up 4.6% to £261m
Scotland bakery sweet spending up 4.6% to £261m
Bread rolls, flatbreads, and sausage rolls are seeing the fastest growth.
Delivery, takeaway sales up by 1.8% in May
The rise is linked to cool, wet weather that kept more people indoors and ordering in.
Promotional pressure mounts in the pizza delivery segment.
Some delivery platforms are intent on undercutting pizza brands on promotions.
Hospitality insolvencies down by 12% in April
Higher levels of insolvencies may return due to a downturn in trade.
Global fast food market to hit US$1.2t by 2032
Tech, urbanisation & lifestyle shifts are reshaping the market.
Hospitality F&B cost climbs again in April
Global commodity market volatility and supply chain disruptions were the main drivers.
Why pizza chains face the toughest competition in fast-food
One of the biggest challenges is balancing delivery fees.
Delivery and takeaway sales flatten in April as good weather brings people outdoors
Operators hope that momentum returns this summer.
Could weight loss drugs disrupt UK’s foodservice industry?
Other industry headwinds like the cost-of-living crisis continues to change consumer behaviour.
Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1
This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.
Burger prices rise as UK restaurant inflation hits new high
Prices for beef burgers in major quick-service restaurant chains increased by 3%.
More than half put ingredients over price when picking sandwiches
It outpaced traditional drivers such as price (51%) and convenience (29%).
Hospitality inflation inches up to 2% in March
Oils and fats remain the most inflationary category, up 5.8% from March 2024.
Operators often miss promotional opportunities in Easter
The holiday is often sees consistent traffic growth compared to other holidays.
Away From Home inflation to reach 5.2% in 2025
This is driven by rising labour costs.
3 in 4 UK hospitality workers trust AI for workplace safety
They believe AI will boost safety by preventing accidents, spotting hidden risks, and taking on dangerous tasks.
Ice cream prices leap 13% in January
Uneven menu inflation challenges QSRs as some categories rise faster than others.
