Food and Drink
The latest news and updates on food, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Feb- 2025 -21 February
Wine up and spirits down in flat fortnight for drinks sales
Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues were level year-on-year for the seven days ended 1 February, according to data…
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20 February
SimpsInns reopens Loans Inn after £200k refurb
SimpsInns, has reopened the doors to its restaurant and bar at The Loans Inn following a £200,000 makeover. An interior…
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19 February
Roadchef to welcome new F&B brands at Folkestone Services
Roadchef has announced that a number of new brands, including McDonalds, Costa and WH Smith, will be arriving at Folkestone…
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18 February
D2 acquires Almost Famous
D2, the team behind Liverpool’s PINS Social Club, has announced that it has acquired burger restaurant Almost Famous. The group…
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13 February
Chopstix appoints Savills as advisors amid ‘significant’ expansion plans
Chopstix has appointed Savills as the sole advisory agent as it looks to significantly increase its existing 150-strong store portfolio.…
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12 February
Market Halls Paddington to open in March
Market Halls has announced that it is set to launch its latest venture in Paddington on 3 March 2025. Spanning…
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12 February
Northern hospitality outperforms south in 2024, NRB finds
The north of England has recorded a modest growth of 0.1% in licensed hospitality venues, while the south experienced a…
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7 February
Claridge’s Bakery names executive baker ahead of summer opening
Claridge’s Bakery has announced that chef and baker, Richard Hart, has been appointed executive baker and creative director ahead of…
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7 February
Foodservice prices rise 1% in December as inflation concerns mount
Foodservice prices rose by 1% from November to December – the highest monthly jump since June 2024 – raising fears…
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5 February
Nightcap acquires Brighton’s i360 Tower and hospitality venue
Nightcap has announced the acquisition of Brighton’s i360 Tower, following a decision by Brighton and Hove City Council to release…
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