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John Vincent: ‘We have a second chance to finish what we started’

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Soaring costs take ‘heavy toll’ on sector

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Restaurants return to growth in March

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How Blank Street Coffee won over trendy Gen Zs

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Naan vs Tortilla: The Transatlantic cuisine shift

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Health is now non-negotiable, but consumers refuse to compromise on flavour

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Eating out participation declines sharply

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‘Burdensome tax regime’ and ‘subdued consumer demand’ push up insolvencies

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