All MCA Insight articles in January 2017 – Page 6
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Star provides comprehensive coffee support
Star Pubs & Bars has negotiated a comprehensive coffee support deal for its licensees with roaster Matthew Algie.
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Sector ‘well-placed to tackle acrylamide legislation’
All businesses serving food will be warned about the dangers of starchy food that has been roasted, grilled or fried, and could face fines if they do not take steps to avoid them.
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Fego Caffe to open Sevenoaks site
Berkshire-based Fego caffe has secured its first site in Kent, MCA understands.
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Greggs to cut jobs in Wales and Scotland
Greggs will cut up to 100 jobs in Wales and 60 in Scotland as part of a manufacturing restructure.
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Meyer invests in coffee business
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group has announced an undisclosed investment in New York-based Joe Coffee
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Faucet eyes Norwich for Babel
Faucet Inn, the Steve Cox-led pub and bar operator, is to further expand its Babel concept with an opening in Norwich
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McDonald’s UK growth remains strong amid US slump
The UK remains a bedrock of growth for McDonald’s as US sales fell 1.3% in its fourth quarter.
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Fever-Tree FY UK sales up 118%
Fever-Tree, the mixers producer, has said sales in the second half of the year to 31 December are expected to be up 75% year-on-year.
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Marston’s lfls up 1.5% in Destination & Premium
Marston’s has reported “encouraging” trading for the 16 weeks to 21 January as it updated ahead of its annual general meeting today.
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Opinion
Serving up the restaurant of the future
From online ordering to real-time delivery status updates and remote check-in for reservations, some tech-savvy restaurant companies are already creating next-generation dining experiences.
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Analysis & Insight
Healthy eating: It’s an age thing
The trend toward healthy eating is not a fad; it’s now a habit, and the healthy-eating sector is experiencing dramatic growth. Customer choices are evolving. The generations are shopping and eating in different ways from the past, and operators must adapt to keep up, according to AlixPartners’ David Garfield.
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Zing Zing secures third site
Chinese takeaway brand Zing Zing has announced the opening of its third store in Kensal Rise with a fourth expected later this year. The new site allows the business to widen its delivery radius and is the next phase in its ambition to open 30 sites across London by 2020. ...
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Greene King appoints Teixeira to head up Loch Fyne
Greene King has appointed former Boparan Ventures chief executive Joe Teixeira to head up its Loch Fyne division, MCA has learnt
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Chit Chat Chaai seeks £300k for Battersea site
Chit Chat Chaai, the Indian street food concept, is to raise £300,000 for a potential new opening at Battersea Power Station, MCA understands.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen December lfls up 14.6%
Brewhouse & Kitchen has reported like-for-like sales up 14.6% in December.
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Analysis & Insight
Poll shows 62% of f&b firms grew turnover in 2016
A new poll has found that 62% of food and drinks manufacturers, suppliers and retailers increased their turnover in 2016.
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News
Pod to distribute surplus food to needy
Pod has joined forces with The Felix Project to distribute surplus food to people in need.
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WSTA calls for 2% duty cut
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the Chancellor to introduce a 2% cut for wines and spirits in the Budget.
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Black Sheep launches Asset Match auction
Black Sheep Brewery has launched an auction of shares on the Asset Match website.
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Chop’d founder launches healthy Indian with charity
Chop’d co-founder Jasper Wight has launched a new Indian pop-restaurant to launch in Spitalfields in partnership with homeless charity, Crisis.