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All the news from the UK eating and drinking out industry, from company and brand updates, to people moves and shifting consumer trends
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NewsHeavitree pubs recording strong top line trading
The Exeter-based brewery and pub company recorded an increase in turnover of 3.62%, to £3.52m, for the six month to 30 April 2025, with profit before tax of £1.5m for the period.
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NewsAdnams reduces borrowings by £7m
The brewer and pub operator said debt reduction and increased confidence in transformational investments would all lead to sustainable growth in shareholder value
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NewsEvolv Collection ‘happy’ with 2024 performance during transition period
The premium hospitality group, formerly known as D&D London, reported turnover of £126.4m, for the year ended 30 September 2024, with loss before tax amounting to £13.4m. Sales performance has been strong since the year end
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NewsFrom mochi ice cream to strawberry sandos, Japanese sweet treats are tickling UK tastebuds
These small, joyful indulgences are ‘an antidote to life’s uncertainties’, food trend watchers say
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NewsBrewDog leaves punk era behind to focus on staff wellbeing
A fresh management team appoints 200 mental health first aiders and promises to ‘look after the people who work for us’ after past bullying claims
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NewsGolden nuggets: chicken solidifies its dominance of the US food chain
Cost-cutting by consumers and trendy high protein diets are driving sales like never before
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NewsHow inflation is killing off the pint
Smaller-sized measures are creeping on to drinks menus as pubs battle to get punters through the door
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NewsTaco Bell to open 30 Live Mas Cafés by the end of 2025
The US fast food chain is expanding its indulgence-focused café concept across California and Texas
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NewsMoto Hospitality continues investing in ‘transformation’ of rest stop experience
The MSA operator is rolling out new brands and EV infrastructure as well as improving the customer experience through tech
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NewsBenugo turnover surpasses £134m
The café, deli, and restaurant group achieved the highest turnover in its 26-year history in 2024, while securing new contracts at locations like St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle
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NewsLola’s Cupcakes triples pre-tax profits
The bakery business, which trades from 40+ locations, reported sales of more than £26m in 2024, with plans to continue expanding in the Southeast and beyond
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Speedboat Bar, The Evolv Collection, Emerald Hospitality Group, and more
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NewsMowgli appoints new CEO
Founder Nisha Katona has promoted her COO Lucy Worth to chief executive
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NewsNIC increases hurts jobs market ‘more than expected’
The governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey said he was seeing a “bit more evidence” that companies were reacting to higher payroll taxes by cutting headcount or vacancies
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NewsJeremy Clarkson seeks ‘total domination’ of the lager market
The Hawkstone Brewery backer, which has tripled revemnues to £21.3m this year, said he wants to “put Personi out of business”
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen to expand ‘when conditions improve’
The pub operator reported a slight dip in turnover to £16.3m, albeit like-for-like sales growth improved to 2.5% in the first 35 weeks of its current financial year
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NewsThe Ivy Collection grows revenue to record highs
Revenue stood at £327.1m for the 53 weeks ended 5 January 2025 and new openings contributed to growth, with restaurateur Richard Caring reportedly in talks for a deal that could exceed £1bn
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NewsMark McGinty rises to CEO at Valiant Pub Company
McGinty succeeds Gerry Carroll, who transitions to the role of executive chairman, as Valiant looks to further growth in the coming months
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NewsMarston’s appoints new CFO
Stephen Hopson, former of Mitchells & Butlers and Molson Coors, will succeed Hayleigh Lupino as CFO of the pub group this September
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NewsSoy sauce ice cream? Banana Tree dips into umami dessert trend
Banana Tree has launched a Bangkok-inspired dessert, billed as the ‘most adventurous scoop you’ll try all summer’