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Food and drink market update - March 2024

Overview The food and drink industry in the UK has faced various challenges, from weather-related crop issues to supply chain disruptions. While reports indicate...

Food and drink market update - Jan/Feb 2024

Overview January and February brings forth challenges for essential commodities due to adverse weather conditions and geopolitical events. Storms in autumn and excessive year-end...

Food and drink market update - Dec 2023

Overview Food inflation has eased slightly in month-on-month movement, yet the overall landscape presents a varied picture, and as we approach the Christmas period, we...

FSA to discuss Owen's Law campaign this month

The Food Standards Agency's push for operators to list allergens on menus is one step closer as proposals are set to be discussed on 13...

Food market update - Focus on fresh produce

Highlights: Fruit and Veg: Warmer temperatures accompanied by occasional showers have been the most favourable conditions for numerous farmers in recent weeks. The supply...

Monterey Jack's Franchise skyrockets with eight-fold increase in footfall

Regency member, Monterey Jack's, a multi-site American-style restaurant operator in Scotland, has achieved a remarkable increase in customer visits since opening its newest franchise location....

Food industry leaders call for clearer food labelling rules

An open letter has been written by 11 of the UK’s leading food companies, including Pret a Manger, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and...

Food and drink market update - March / April 2023

Key price movements by category: Sources: Birtwistles UK, Brakes UK, Direct Seafood UK.

Eight latest bar trends

Bar and restaurant operators are inventing innovative ways to attract customers and provide exceptional cocktails and remarkable experiences that surpass conventional expectations. According to...

Food and drink market update - Feb 2023

Food markets continue to struggle due to ongoing challenges... The European/North African growing region is facing difficulties in producing fresh vegetables and fruits, as the...

Menu inflation increases by 4.1%

According to Menu Tracker, a tool created by Lumina Intelligence, in the third and fourth quarters of 2022, average food prices increased over all channels...

Food and drink market update - Nov/Dec

As previously reported, the war in Ukraine, Brexit, continued supply chain disruption, tight labour market, rising energy and fuel costs have pushed the overall inflation...

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