Research
Millennials driving gluten-free demand, says survey
A new survey revealed that one in five 18-34 year olds now have a food intolerance, while a third of consumers are opting to avoid gluten specifically...
Millennials driving gluten-free demand, says survey
A new survey revealed that one in five 18-34 year olds now have a food intolerance, while a third of consumers are opting to avoid gluten specifically...
LEON earnings jump 46%
The fast food chain announced its annual accounts for year ending December 2015, reporting like for like sales growth of 7.8%.
Greggs sales up 5.7% in trading update
The bakery chain reported that its total sales rose 5.7% in first 18 weeks of 2016, while company-managed shop like-for-like sales were up 3.7%.
PAUL turnover up 17% for 2015
The French bakery and café brand announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2015.
Whitbread acquires 49% stake in food-to-go operator Pure
Whitbread PLC announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in London based company, Healthy Retail Ltd, trading as ‘Pure’, for £6.8 million. Whitbread has...
95% of British businesses offer coffee on tap, says research
New research from UK coffee provider rijo42 has analysed the habits of 1,000 British workers, finding that over 95% of professionals have access to a...
Just Eat upgrades its guidance to full year 2016 revenues
The company reported that total orders in the First Quarter ended 31 March 2016 were 31.5 million, up 57% year-on-year, up 41% on a like-for-like...
UK public makes food hygiene number one priority when eating out
UK consumers are united in not tolerating poor food hygiene ratings and simply won’t visit places that have had food safety issues, no matter what...
Quarter of people with food allergies suffer reactions when eating out, says research
A survey by the FSA and Allergy UK has shown there have been improvements for those with allergies since new labelling rules came in, but more needs...
Comptoir Libanais plans to float on stock exchange
Levant Restaurants Group, the company behind Lebanese restaurant chain Comptoir Libanais, announced its plans to float on the stock exchange.
American-style restaurants poised for UK expansion, says research
American-themed barbecue pits, smokehouses, burger bars, and diners could replace Mexican outlets as the biggest growth area on the UK’s eating out...
LDC backs the roll-out of Vital Ingredient
LDC announced that it has invested over £8 million in the management buyout of Vital Ingredient to support the roll-out of the group both within...
Costa total sales rises 15.9%, Whitbread PLC sees total sales growth of 12%
Whitbread PLC announced its preliminary results for the 53-week financial year ended 3rd March 2016.
Wolverhampton trumps London on food spending, says research
According to the latest research by VoucherCodes.co.uk, Brits are spending considerably less money on food than they did four years ago.
Early Easter provides a boost to British leisure spending in March, says research
Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker revealed that British households spent considerably more on leisure activities in March due to the Easter holiday...
Coffee shop sales to top £3 billion in 2016, says research
New research from Mintel reveals that in 2016 coffee shop sales are set to reach a record new high as the market tops £3 billion.
Starbucks places second in a list of China's most powerful lifestyle brands
Starbucks took the second spot in a list of China's most powerful fashion and lifestyle brands among mid- to high-end consumers in China, according to...
