All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 10
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Provenance-led and reimagined classics tipped as top sector trends
Lumina Intelligence identifies the top trends for this quarter and the concepts to watch that are already tapping into them
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Comfort food for the soul: the trend for nostalgic dining
As economic turbulence continues to drag on businesses and consumers alike, MCA explores the trend towards retro-inspired, nostalgia-led concepts and why they provide comfort in reminiscence
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US branded outlets lead the way in QSR
Contemporary US branded outlets are the biggest growth performers in the UK QSR space with chains such as Popeyes, Wendy’s and Wingstop leading the way, data from Lumina Intelligence shows
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Food price inflation sees marginal drop
Year-on-year food and drink price inflation fell slightly in July to 21.7%, down from 22.6% in June, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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Interims ‘reinforce’ TRG’s negotiating position
Outperformance, delivered in a competitive environment, puts the Wagamama owner in a stronger position as it weighs potential asset disposals, according to analysts
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Restaurant spending declines in August
Eating out and takeaways were among the non-essential items most de-prioritised, with some consumers feeling the quality of eating out has declined
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Flexible work crucial to over 50s
The demographic’s softer skills, honed through years of experience, make them excellent candidates for customer service and hospitality roles, according to a report from Fuller’s
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Analysis reveals stark North-South divide on pint prices
The cost of a pint in central London is three times higher than the country’s cheapest towns, according to CGA
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Food and drink manufacturer insolvencies surge 108%
With many businesses struggling to service debts, the number of food and drink manufacturing companies entering insolvency surged in the last year
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Workforce headcount buoyed by QSR category
Fourth’s hospitality workforce report shows that the QSR category appears to be an exception to the trend towards declining headcount and is up 3.9% in the year to June
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Bank holiday pub boost shrunk by staff shortages
The British Beer and Pub Association estimates revenue was down 8% as a result of staffing issues holding pubs back over the bank holiday
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Increase in demand for nutritional content on menus
64% of consumers now think it is important to know the nutritional content of their meals out of home
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Confidence high despite ongoing cost and staffing challenges
Optimism among Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the third quarter in a row, the new Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals
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61% still experiencing staff shortages
Data collected by trade bodies shows almost 40% of hospitality operators are reducing trading hours as a result of labour challenges
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Plant-based diners increasingly value led
Psychographic data collected by Lumina Intelligence shows that plant-based consumers are putting an increased emphasis on value compared to last year
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Value for money driving consumer choices at travel outlets
A third of people say that value for money is now a key motivation when choosing a food and drink outlet in travel locations
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Bank Holiday set to generate £5.8bn in sales
Consumers are forecast to spend an average of £138 in restaurants, pubs and bars across the UK on the weekend of 26-28 August
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‘We’re in the lap of the gods’: UK farmers contend with extreme weather
Food supply chains are coming under threat because of climate change, the Financial Times reports
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Le Gavroche: A fond farewell to the restaurant that changed Britain’s dining habits forever
A landmark on the British culinary map, the Evening Standard takes a look back at a titan of London restaurants
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Wet weather dampens pub spend
Poor conditions in July deterred pub goers from beer gardens, however it boosted managed restaurant sales, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker