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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Sep- 2024 -16 September
Experiential hospitality more compelling than traditional venues, research finds
Experiential venues like competitive socialising bars, event spaces and food halls have emerged as an “increasingly compelling” alternative to traditional…
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13 September
Trio of food operators to open at Gloucester Quays
Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme and Subway are all going to make their city debut at Gloucester Quays. Opening on…
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Aug- 2024 -29 August
Foodservice inflation falls to 3.1% in July
Foodservice rates fell to 3.1% in July, showing that inflation has now fallen for 13 consecutive months, according to Prestige…
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21 August
McDonald’s to open 200 UK&I restaurants amid £1bn investment
McDonald’s has announced plans to open over 200 new restaurants across the UK in the next four years, as the…
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19 August
On Premise alcohol consumption falls 23% as soft drinks gain popularity
The On Premise is witnessing a marked decrease in alcohol consumption, with a 23% decline in the UK, resulting in…
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16 August
WHSmith rolls out café format amid food-to-go popularity
WHSmith has launched Smith’s Kitchen, a new own-brand café format that will offer dine-in and takeaway options, outside of travel…
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9 August
Restaurant Brands International Q2 revenues hit $2bn
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has revealed that total revenues leapt by 17.2% to $2.08bn (£1.63bn) from a year prior, as…
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6 August
Wingstop UK business up for sale
Wingstop has hired Goldman Sachs to conduct a sales process for its UK business, according to reports from Sky News.…
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2 August
Welcome Break FY profits rise 7% to £72.7m
Welcome Break, the operator of 35 motorway service stations with F&B outlets and hotels, has had a successful year to…
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2 August
Edinburgh hospitality braces for sales rise as Fringe begins
Edinburgh hospitality is due to benefit from a major rise in sales as Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals have kicked…
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