All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 6
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Analysis & Insight‘Ube can be as popular as matcha’
As the Philippines halts exports of fresh ube, a viral purple yam used in drinks and desserts, MCA speaks to Mamasons operator Omar Shah about the impact on UK operators and the wider Filipino cuisine category
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Analysis & InsightNight time sector shows tentative growth
The latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor reports the number of bars, clubs and other late-night venues grew by 0.4% between March and June 2026, the sector’s first growth in two years
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NewsBrewDog looks to move on from past ownership
Signaling a ‘new era’ under owner Tilray Brands, a major new marketing campaign nonetheless falls back on irreverent wordplay
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NewsSwingers rebrands as ‘Home of Rivalry’ in push beyond crazy golf
The competitive socialising company said the rebrand gives it a platform to expand into a wider mix of games, events, food and drink experiences
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Weekend PressOne in three pubs pressuring drinkers to tip at the bar
British establishments turn to American-style gratuity prompts as higher costs squeeze margins, The Telegraph reports
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OpinionCasual dining: the perennially squeezed middle
The causal dining segment continues to be face pressure from all angles from quick service, coffee and bakery shops, gastropubs and premium restaurants, with no clear end sight to its malaise
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NewsPret and Gail’s explore more high-protein options amid GLP-1 boom
The bosses of Pret a Manger and Gail’s have hinted at plans to introduce a wider range of high-protein products and alternatives amid a rise in GLP-1 users
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InterviewsSamyukta Nair: ‘Hospitality doesn’t leave much room for ego’
What felt relevant a few years ago might feel obsolete today, LSL Capital’s co-founder and creative director tells MCA, with evolution as a sign of smart leadership rather than failure
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NewsRandy’s Donuts to make UK debut
The US donut chain is to launch its first outpost this side of the pond in Scotland having secured a site in Edinburgh city centre
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NewsGusto Italian to launch grill format
The group, which was acquired Cherry Equity Partners last year, will relaunch its Manchester restaurant later this month Gigi Gusto Griglia
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NewsPitch secures US franchise partner
The competitive socialising brand has signed a deal to launch 15 sites across the US over the next five years, with a debut site in California opening in early 2027
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InterviewsNero Group: ‘We anticipate opening about 45 new stores in the UK next year’
Founder and group CEO Gerry Ford tells MCA there remains ‘significant growth opportunities’ for all its brands, which includes Caffè Nero and Coffee#1, in its home market
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NewsFirst Table raises £5m in new funding
The restaurant booking platform that gives diners 50% off their food bill during off-peak times is looking to deepen its presence in the stand-out markets, the UK and Ireland
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Weekend Press‘People are eating less — restaurants must adapt’
Restaurant designer Afroditi Krassa tells The Times how a cultural shift is pushing places like Dishoom, Itsu and the Savoy to roll the dice
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Weekend PressFlorian de Chezelles: ‘We’re only as good as the last salad we’ve made’
The co-founder of The Salad Project speaks to the FT about spotting a gap in the market to serve healthy lunchtime meals to London’s workers, and why he’s taking the brand to Paris
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NewsStarbucks UK ‘key driver of international sales growth’
FY25 growth of 6% has been carried into 2026 at the UK business, with cold beverage sales a key driver of this positive momentum
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News50 Best rebrands as The 50
The new identity brings together William Reed’s globally recognised rankings, awards, content and the discovery platform under one clear and distinctive master brand
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NewsStarbucks invests $1bn to make stores more warm and welcoming
The chain is seeking to make 9,000 cafés feel more like a “community lounge”, serving as an oasis for “lonely and disconnected” lives lived online
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NewsIncipio unveils ‘Britain’s largest Italian restaurant’
Juno, set to open next month, will occupy more than 11,500 sq ft within the redeveloped Olympia estate, offering 265 covers with capacity for up to 500 guests
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OpinionCan the culture wars fuel the rise of a new QSR brand?
Austin’s Dad is using dog-whistle politics and anti-woke ragebait to generate interest ahead of its bricks-and-mortar debut, which its relentless social media output suggests is imminent