All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 3
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NewsSuccess of alcohol-free beer restricted by red tape
The BBPA is calling for the government to change the definition of alcohol-free beer to those drinks with an ABV of 0.5% or less, rather than the current definition of 0.05%
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Analysis & InsightDining for Data: Why AmericanExpress is betting big on reservation platforms
As Amex adds TheFork to a growing stable of restaurant-tech acquisitions, the payments giant is positioning itself at the centre of the dining journey. For operators, the trend offers both opportunity and a fresh set of questions about ownership of the customer relationship
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NewsRed Engine revamps Electric Shuffle gameplay
CEO Steve Moore said the company would dedicate 2026 to enhancing the Electric Shuffle experience through new gameplay developments aimed at ‘redefining’ the customer journey
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NewsLoungers launches family loyalty scheme
A partnership with Cawston Press, the Little Loungers Summer Passport offers children rewards, free food and drink items, and the chance to win family attractions tickets and back-to-school prize bundles
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Weekend PressOnly the World Cup is keeping pubs afloat, says Estrella UK chief
Luke White, MD of Damm UK, tells The Telegraph pub margins remain ‘razor thin’ despite prediction of extra 5.5 million pints drunk during England’s quarter final clash with Norway last night
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Weekend Press‘One shark and chips, please’: What you’ll be eating when cod comes off the menu
An explosion of octopus and anchovies in our seas could produce more variety at your local chippy, reports The Telegraph
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Analysis & InsightTeenage dreams: The summer menus targeting under 18s
The UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme has led some operators to evolve their kid’s offering with new menus aimed specifically at teens and tweens
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InterviewsSticks’n’Sushi: ‘We strongly believe there are opportunities outside of London’
CEO Andreas Karlsson tells MCA the Danish-founded, Japanese-inspired restaurant group is interested in further expansion in the north of north of England and Scotland following successful openings in Glasgow and Manchester
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NewsPret launches Dubai-style drinks and desserts
The new summer menu features a Dubai-Style Chocolate Pot, Hot Chocolate, and Latte inspired by trending pistachio flavours
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NewsStarmer planning bank holiday if England win World Cup
A potential public holiday could reportedly be scheduled for week after the final on 19 July if England triumphs in the tournament
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NewsHospitality warned heatwave could drop bookings by up to 48%
Analysis of the June heatwave carried out by Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight also shows the hot weather caused hospitality covers to decline by 19% and walk-ins to drop by 11%
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NewsIn pictures: Wendy’s unveils ‘future fresh’ restaurant design
The US burger chain is rolling out a new international design concept featuring a blue colour palette that pays homage to the brand’s roots
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Analysis & InsightTaking centre stage: Why festival F&B is now the headline act
With food and drink quality now one of the most important factors for consumers choosing which festival to attend, MCA explores the evolving landscape of event F&B and why a growing number of operators see the market as a compelling new revenue stream
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NewsRise of GLP-1s ‘reshaping’ Britain’s hospitality industry
New research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows consumers on the weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, snacks and dining out
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NewsKERB reports ‘biggest events weekend in its history’
The London based street food collective and hospitality group says it generated more than £800,000 in trader revenue across 18 simultaneous events at 10 venues
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Interviews‘We’re Not Chasing Trends’: Benugo’s Ben Warner on coffee, supporting cultural institutions and sustainable growth
From pioneering takeaway coffee to building a £200m hospitality business across museums, parks and travel hubs, Benugo’s co-founder explains why quality, sustainability and partnerships remain at the heart of the brand’s success
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NewsFive Iron Golf to invest £20m in UK expansion
The tech-driven, experiential golf concept is set to launch its first UK outpost in the City of London this week under a 10-site franchise agreement
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NewsLate-night England game provides 11% boost to UK pubs
Half of UK fans stayed out to watch England’s World Cup match against Mexico with both Marston’s and Stonegate reporting strong sales
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Interviews‘You have to offer more than just a bed’ – how pubs with rooms are innovating
As the pubs with rooms model continues to gain traction, three leading operators in the space explain how they are combining high quality accommodation with a distinctive, broader offer
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NewsIndividual Restaurants eyes double London opening for Forbici
CEO Andrew Garton tells MCA the Neapolitan pizza brand will launch its first site in the capital in the coming months, building on the momentum of its initial restaurants