Research

UKHospitality lauds government incentives to tackle labour shortages

Currently, vacancies in the sector stood 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

UKHospitality lauds government incentives to tackle labour shortages

Currently, vacancies in the sector stood 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Dutch restaurant industry suffers labor shortage leading to untrained staff confusion

Labour shortages are leading to staff being inadequately trained.

COVID-free Christmas boosts contract caterers' sales by 27%

However, trading is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Foodservice spend dips 6% in 2022 as more eat at home

Spend is expected to bounce back as inflation eases and COVID-19 restrictions are reduced.

Foodservice price inflation drops 22% in January

This is the first decline since September 2021.

UK managed restaurant delivery sales drop 2%

This is the 15th consecutive year-on-year sales decline.

Work-life balance is key for hospitality employees: survey

One in four employees said the ability to work flexibly is even more important today.

Meal deals continue to deliver great value, in new ways: analyst

Deals will be instrumental both for operators to communicate value.

Festivities boosts hospitality in Britain’s top cities

Six of the 10 cities saw sales beat the six-week period three years ago.

Deliveries and takeaway sales double pre-COVID-19 levels

This is despite an overall dip of 2% in 2022 sales compared to December 2021.

Restaurants drop meat from menu as healthier eating trends persists

The desire to cut costs due to inflation is also one of the reasons.

Young adults drinking less could spell doom for pub sales: analyst

60% of young people said they did not drink alcohol in 2021.

Hospitality employees asked to work longer hours during the holidays: report

Some employees had to work over 48 hours per week during December.

What 2023 has in store for UK’s food industry

Cost pressures and sustainability are just a few factors affecting consumer behaviour this year.

Foodservice price inflation surges over 20% in November

This marks the 10th month of double-digit inflation.

Younger generation’s new expectations may impact hospitality industry: report

Employment shortfall may be due to a lack of new blood in the industry.