All Forecasts articles – Page 2
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice inflation continues in July as drought concerns mount
The latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals that growing concern over the impact of prolonged heatwaves is creating uncertainty for buyers in key food categories
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InterviewsSupply chain risk ‘higher than its ever been’
As repeated heatwaves and drought create a “food supply shock” in the UK, government support for farmers and menu agility in hospitality are vital, Prestige Purchasing founder David Read tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightQSR expansion slows but chicken leads the pack
UK fast-food outlet expansion slowed to 1%, while chicken was the fastest-growing segment, increasing by 6.3% in H1 2026
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Analysis & InsightWetherspoon’s pricing strategy ‘could be better managed’
The value-led pub company has grown turnover substantially in recent years but seen little profit growth. Yet despite criticism over its prices being too cheap, analysts tell MCA Wetherspoon remains well run with a strong brand and clear strategy
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Analysis & InsightFood security fears grow as drought threatens harvests
The prolonged drought and extreme heat are threatening agricultural output, raising the prospect of higher food prices and greater reliance on imports, according to analysts at Shore Capital
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Analysis & InsightMore than 160 hotel deals over the line in first half of 2026
The UK hotel market recorded around £1.95bn in transaction volume during first half of this year, despite operational and costs challenges
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup boost fails to reverse pub footfall decline
Fast-food, pub and casual dining footfall dropped in first six months of 2026, with the international football tournament not enough to reverse declining pub customer numbers
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NewsGuinness delivers growth as Diageo unveils $1bn cost-cutting drive
The drinks giant recorded around 3% organic sales growth in Europe, driven primarily by “double-digit growth in Guinness in Great Britain”, according to chief financial officer Nik Jhangiani
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NewsPadel worth £200m a year as participation doubles
Investors are rushing to capitalise on the demand for the UK’s fastest-growing sport as new courts spring up across the country
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Analysis & InsightQSR continues to outperform wider eating-out market
The UK QSR market is forecast to reach £18.0bn in 2026, according to data from Lumina Intelligence, with turnover growth of 2.6% and outlet numbers increasing by 0.7%
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NewsYields of key crops ’very, very poor’ - NFU
The UK’s food supply could come under increasing pressure if drought conditions persist, the National Farmers’ Union president has warned
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Analysis & InsightUK restaurant market to be valued at £18.7bn in 2026
Data from Lumina Intelligence shows the segment will see turnover growth of 1% despite a 0.9% decline in outlets to 25,915
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup lifts deliveries as restaurant at-home sales grow 3.3% in June
Deliveries continued to gain share of the at-home market at the expense of takeaways, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker shows, with sales rising 7.5% on a like-for-like basis
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NewsOrigin Coffee enters RTD category
The speciality coffee company’s iced black coffee can is being produced in-house at the roaster’s dedicated cold brew brewery in Cornwall and will be available in dedicated 24-pack trade cases
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NewsShake Shack planning ‘significant growth’ in next three to five years
The premium QSR burger brand says it is now ‘well positioned for national expansion’ with turnover passing the £60m mark in FY25
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Analysis & InsightPub & bar market growth being driven by inflation
The UK pub and bar market is due to grow by +2% in 2026, to reach a value of £24.7bn, according to a new report from Lumina Intelligence, but its growth is behind that of the wider eating out market.
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Analysis & InsightRapid churn of closures and openings sees number of hospitality outlets hold steady in Q2
The latest Hospitality Market Monitor highlights particularly significant churn in the bar sector and shows that Britain’s city centres remain resilient despite the sector’s challenges
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Analysis & InsightBritain’s drive-thru moment
What Chick-fil-A’s $9m lanes teach a nation that built its high streets first
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NewsThe Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company unveils ‘global evolution’ to support future growth
The group has rebranded itself as The Landmark Collection, a move that brings together its six global properties under one umbrella
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NewsBusiness groups unite against holiday tax
As Edinburgh becomes the first UK city to introduce a holiday tax, a coalition of business, hospitality, tourism, countryside and travel groups have urged the government to rethink the policy