News
The latest industry news 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 -7 February
New rooftop cocktail bar Agni to open in Leeds
New rooftop destination Agni is set to open within Keralan restaurant UYARE by Tharavadu in Leeds in the spring. Designed…
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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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6 February
Today’s news in brief – 06/02/25
Di Maggio Restaurants is looking to expand after its FY turnover rose 7.8% to £49.5m. The Glasgow-based operator of 11…
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6 February
Comptoir Group reappoints former CEO
Comptoir Group, owner of the Comptoir Libanais and Shawa restaurant, has announced that it has reappointed Chaker Hanna as its…
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6 February
Casa Cruz appoints new head chef
Casa Cruz in Notting Hill has announced the appointment of Jacob Rowley as head chef, marking a new chapter for…
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6 February
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June…
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6 February
Company of Cooks secures £18m in London retained business
Catering firm Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with all the Livery venues in its portfolio, securing over £18m…
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6 February
Di Maggio Restaurants eyes expansion as FY turnover hits £49.5m
Di Maggio Restaurants Group (DRG), the operator of 11 French and Italian hospitality concepts, is looking to acquire further sites…
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5 February
Today’s news in brief – 05/02/25
The Nero Group has seen a ‘record’ sales growth of 13.6% in H1, with sales reaching £310m – underpinned by…
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5 February
Storm Éowyn curtails drinks sales revival in January
Drinks sales in the UK fell 5% year-on-year in the seven days ended Saturday 25 January as Storm Éowyn caused…
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