In Focus

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.

Greggs opens first London airport outlet

The chain will open at Gatwick Airport.

What 2023 has in store for UK’s food industry

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

Higher vegetable costs are making consumers cut down on greens: report

Almost 1 in 2 lower-income families are buying fewer vegetables due to inflation.

Takeaways, deliveries double in October against pre-pandemic levels

However, year-on-year sales were down by 7% compared to October 2021.

Britain's hospitality sector sales grows by 1.5% in October

However, inflation is making sales significantly behind 2021 and 2019 in real terms.

Food, drink inflation hits nearly 20% in September

This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit inflation.

64% British consumers say eating, drinking brands can be more eco-friendly

Nearly half of consumers said a venue’s sustainability choices are important.

Caffè Nero and Waitrose brew partnership

The partnership brings a range of new benefits for myWaitrose members.

Cost of no-show reservations halve in 2022

The cost of no-shows in the hospitality sector dropped by $5.63b

Food inflation in hospitality hit 15% in August: index

It is the seventh month of double digit inflation in a row.

Nearly half of consumers change food choices due to calorie count

Almost two in three consumers switch their dish if it contains more than 1,000 calories.