Innovation – Page 4
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InterviewsPapa Johns harnesses the power of culture to fuel innovation
International R&D director Adam Wilcock tells MCA how the brand intends to stand out in a cluttered pizza market and focus on innovation that stays true to cultural nuances in the UK
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NewsInteractive dining and cultural exploration among concepts to watch
Operators are embracing multifunctional spaces that offer more than just dining, whilst a number of new openings offer authentic culinary experiences, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightStreet Food: Considering the less-considered
With street food’s enduring influence on UK restaurants, Egg Soldiers’ senior trends strategist Tom Gatehouse examines which global cuisine categories are gaining traction among consumers
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Analysis & InsightSpring menu innovation juggles indulgence, wellness and sustainability
The season’s latest slew of menu updates sees PizzaExpress going large with family-sharing extra dough, ASK Italian use regenerative flour in its pizza, while Leon also opts for a Mediterranean flavour
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Analysis & Insight‘There’s a lot of nostalgia’: how cockney cuisine emigrated from the East End to Essex
Londoners leaving the city have taken their food with them, keeping the pie and mash scene alive, The Observer reports
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NewsPopeyes launches breakfast range across UK
The US chicken franchise has announced a nationwide rollout of new menu items, including the Popeyes Big Cajun Roll and a Bacon Roll meal deal for £1.99
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Analysis & InsightCoop to cuisine: the elevation of the chicken shop
As elevated fried chicken concepts pop up across the UK, MCA explores the category’s growth trajectory, how the humble poultry is establishing itself as a one of the country’s most popular cuisines, and how it galvanises diverse demographics - in the latest in a series of immersive, data-led features
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Analysis & Insight‘Who would have thought it, a kebab for breakfast?’
MCA examines German Doner Kebab’s controversial new breakfast offering, a doner egg brioche, and a wrap laden with doner meat, onion, melted cheese and garlic sauce
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Analysis & InsightFestive food-to-go menu innovation
Christmas menus from Pret, Starbucks, Leon, Greggs, KFC and Subway lean on simple, traditional seasonal dishes - levelled up with premium and indulgent ingredients
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NewsWhy posh restaurants are into basic white bread
Crisp sandwich and bacon butty fans rejoice: white bread is back, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsWhy chefs are obsessed with this foodie Instagram account
Move over, MasterChef — the London boys behind TopJaw have got the restaurant world talking, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsChristmas menu innovation
MCA rounds up the latest festive menu launches, exploring trends for indulgence, international flavours and some twists on classic Christmas dishes.
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Analysis & InsightFrom stuffy basements to hipster haunts: the evolution of the modern wine bar
Until recently, wine bars were often considered inaccessible and snobby. As a new wave of contemporary natural wine bars pop up, MCA explores the evolution of the category and its potential to grow beyond trendy independents
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NewsHow ‘craft sake’ became the calling card of Britain’s coolest restaurants
Innovative brewers are giving Japan’s famous fermented drink a new sense of place
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Analysis & InsightThe pizza market in 2023: ‘It’s too crowded’
MCA explores the up-and-coming brands looking to take on the dominant pizza chains, the potential for new innovation to dethrone Neapolitan as the leading trendsetter, and the thoughts of former Fulham Shore boss David Page on how the landscape has changed
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Analysis & InsightParty Dining: How late-night restaurants are supplanting clubs
As premium restaurants amp up the volume and theatrics with DJs and live entertainment, MCA explores how the fast-evolving space will push boundaries and become “more and more bold”
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NewsWagamama showcases new Korean-inspired menu
The pan-Asian restaurant brand has launched a campaign that showcases its new menu of “nourishing bowls”, alongside new Korean street food favourites
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NewsPopeyes launches UK-exclusive breakfast menu
The US-born chicken brand has launched a breakfast menu exclusive to the UK, featuring New Orleans-inspired dishes
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NewsAldi launches delivery pizza service
Inspired by Domino’s and available in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh, the medium-sized pizzas are being offered for £3.99 with no delivery fees
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours