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Deliveries and takeaways double pre-COVID-19 levels in February
Trading, however, has dipped from the peaks of early 2021.
Deliveries and takeaways double pre-COVID-19 levels in February
Trading, however, has dipped from the peaks of early 2021.
Sainsbury’s to “transform” food offer with new BRG restaurants hubs, Starbucks outlets
30 food halls and 30 Starbucks cafes are slated to open in the first year, targeting 250 in total.
Five trends that will shape food-to-go recovery
2022 will be a year for reflection, innovation, concept development and new ways of doing business, an analyst said.
Carluccio’s launches fresh produce range in 300 Sainsbury’s stores
The 16-strong selection includes three fresh pasta variations.
Wahaca, Mindful Chef team up for taco kits
This marks the first time Mindful Chef has brought tacos to their menu.
Beefeater launches first BBQ sauce for retail
260ml bottles are priced at £2.99.
A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada
If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.
Pret A Manger enters self-service coffee scene with new ‘Express’ format
The chain, whose city centre outlets were hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions, describes the move as the next step in its ‘transformation” strategy.
Libertine rolls out custom-made food truck
The truck was inspired by the film ‘Chef’.
Pret A Manger planning to roll out coffee vending machines: report
The move comes amidst growing exploration of various channels.
Dunkin’ Donuts to showcase items at 300 One Stop stores across the UK
Select items will be rolled out to franchised stores over the next couple of months.
Carluccio’s trials grab-and-go vending machine in Budgens store
The chain is testing new formats to bring the brand to new customers.
Pret A Manger expands grocery range with two new ketchups
These items will be available to purchase nationwide in Tesco.
Wagamama launches new cook at home range
All profits in the first year will be donated to mental health charity partner YoungMinds.
YO, Kerry Foods launch chilled meal range
The launch of the branded chilled meals follows the recent agreement to supply food-to-go products to 390 Tesco front of store fridges.
Commentary
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage