Are grocery and foodservice still mutually exclusive?
Supermarket home delivery is something we’ve all become very accustomed to, and it’s easy to see why – determining the delivery date and time-slot for your weekly shop is the ideal convenience for fitting-in with our ever busy lifestyles. In addition to their convenience, these delivery services are also typically defined by their uniformity. That […]
Consumer confidence about eating and drinking out remains high
New research from CGA suggests that more 70% now feel confident about visiting pubs, bars and restaurants. This is more than double the number of 34% who felt confident at the start of 2021, and a sharp increase on the total of 52% from CGA’s research in July.
Costa Coffee and M&S create UK-wide food and coffee offer
Costa Coffee and M&S Food, two of the nation’s favourite high street brands, have announced a new collaboration, with ‘Costa Coffee Now Serving M&S Food’. Launching next year, customers will be able to choose from over 30 M&S Food products, including new lunch options, hot meal boxes and children’s food. Available in over 2,500 Costa Coffee stores across the UK as well as via Drive-Thru lanes the range will build on Costa’s current food range and coffee.
Foodservice inflation set to rise as supply chain issues cause Christmas concerns
Rising demand, product shortages and distribution issues are combining to put foodservice prices under severe pressure as the run-up to Christmas begins, the new edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals.
Uncovering the global packaging supply crisis
It’s no secret that the packaging industry as a whole has endured significant issues in the global supply chain for a sustained period. Getting to the bottom of these challenges isn’t a simple task. Many contributing factors are deeply intertwined with each other, affecting logistics on a global scale.
Hospitality Council appointed to guide sector’s recovery
A team of industry experts has been assembled to help England’s pubs, restaurants and cafes to thrive, Business Minister Paul Scully has announced. The Hospitality Sector Council is made up of experts who represent a cross-section of the sector, to support the delivery of the government’s Hospitality Strategy. The council is co-chaired by Minister Scully and hospitality entrepreneur and Chair of Prezzo Karen Jones. Council members include UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls, Emma McClarkin of the British Beer and Pub Association, Nando’s UK & Ireland […]
Red Tractor and YouGov report highlights reduced trust in takeaway and restaurant food.
The UK’s first ever “Trust in Food” Index has been launched by Red Tractor and YouGov, capturing the UK public’s attitudes to food and drink. The research, conducted by YouGov with over 3,500 adults across the UK, found the public overwhelmingly believes that the UK’s food is safe, traceable and good quality.
Costa Coffee trials innovative reusable cup scheme
Costa Coffee has launched a trial of a new blockchain technology-powered reusable cup scheme called BURT.
Food & Drink Greenhouse Gas emissions must be a priority for COP26, says leading UK environmental charity
The most comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) linked to UK food & drink production and consumption ever undertaken shows the urgent need to slash the carbon footprint of food if we are to achieve the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
Delivery and takeaway sales ride high for restaurant and pub groups in August
Managed restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales were close to treble their pre-pandemic levels in August, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
