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Foodbuy Group launches dedicated division for education sector

Foodbuy Group, the UK’s largest Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO), launches ProcurED, a dedicated procurement division supporting the education sector to make procurement simpler, smarter and more cost effective.  ProcurED works with nurseries, schools, colleges and universities that...

Foodbuy Supplier Trade Show 2026 – Our biggest and best yet

Last week, the Foodbuy Supplier Trade Show 2026 welcomed over 120 food, drink and non-food suppliers for an exceptional showcase of innovation, quality and collaboration...

Alcohol Duty Changes – Everything you need to know

From 1 February 2026, the UK government will increase alcohol duty in line with inflation, building on the duty reforms introduced in August 2023. While...

Memorial Ball raises over £500,000 in one night

Regency Purchasing Group proudly supported the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust's tenth Memorial Ball, held on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare....

5-7pm overtakes 7-10pm as key hospitality trading period

Recent data shows that going out early—between 5pm and 7pm—is now the most lucrative period for UK hospitality, surpassing the traditional 7pm-10pm evening slot. According...

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Last month, the Regency Purchasing Group team (now almost 60 of us!) travelled to Scotland for our monthly team meeting, hosted at one of our...

Simply Lunch partner once again with Meals & More

This festive season, Regency supplier, Simply Lunch is spreading more than joy. They're making a difference. From 3 November to 31 December 2025, Simply Lunch...

Regency supports launch of new London food hall

With food halls in Sheffield and Manchester, Regency member - Blend Family - have moved down to London for their latest opening. Tower Bridge Collective...

Experts call for a return to seasonal food joy

Britain’s kitchens have been spoiled for choice for decades but industry experts say there could be a costly price to pay for eating whatever we...

Supporting British Food Fortnight

British Food Fortnight 2025 takes place 26 September to 12 October 2025. This is the 24th year of the national celebration of the diverse and delicious...

Regency supports opening of new Blend Family food hall

Shortly after announcing the launch date for Tower Bridge Collective, Blend Family (a Regency member), has revealed plans for their next food hall venture...Alfred Works,...

How Regency's investing to fight for independent hospitality businesses

Regency Purchasing Group is launching another recruitment drive to expand its nationwide network to help fight for the future of hospitality businesses. Regency was formed...

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