Phoebe Fraser
Phoebe Fraser joined as news editor with extensive experience in B2B food journalism, covering all corners of the industry, from ingredient manufacturing to business strategy, trends, and sustainability. She has a specialist focus on cellular agriculture, having previously led The Cell Base, the first magazine dedicated to the sector.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 44 (0)1293 846570
- Email:
- phoebe.fraser@mca-insight.com
NewsIn pictures: The MCA Hospitality Awards winners 2025
The UK’s top hospitality operators gathered at The Guildhall last night (13 March) to celebrate industry excellence at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2025
NewsHospitality CEOs reaffirm commitment to inclusive workplaces
More than 50 hospitality leaders, including CEOs from Greggs, Punch Pubs and Pizza Express, have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to building inclusive, equitable workplaces
NewsSoho pubs urged to host ‘quiet nights’
Westminster City Council has announced a controversial new strategy proposing ‘quiet nights’ in pubs, alcohol-free activities, and a late-night levy on hospitality businesses
InterviewsMCA Introduces… BLOODsports
From LA dive bars to Tokyo deathmatch venues, MEATliquor founder Scott Collins has channelled his love of underground sports ’watching bars’ into his latest venture, BLOODsports
NewsBoxhall City reveals 13-strong food line-up
Set to launch on 10 April, the line-up includes Sourdough Sophia, Club Mexicana, Burger & Beyond and a new concept from Gaucho
EventsHow Honi Poke is using AI to predict customers’ orders
The Hawaiian-inspired brand is betting on AI to boost sales, using real-time data to personalise menu recommendations based on weather conditions and customer habits
EventsSustainability now a business imperative for sector leaders
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s now a critical factor in investment decisions, brand positioning, and long-term business resilience, leading operators told Planet Peach’s Sustainability Summit
NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Pizza Pilgrims, atis, Loungers, and more
EventsHow Ole & Steen drove 95% growth in delivery revenue
UK MD Graham Hollinshead acknowledges that delivery was previously an afterthought for the Danish bakery concept, leading to operational gaps and lost sales
NewsEHG to open three new London restaurants
The group has announced plans to launch three new restaurants in the Daily Telegraph’s former offices on London’s Fleet Street
NewsOperators turn to promotions and tech to drive growth
Hospitality businesses are focusing on seasonal promotions, events, and special offers to maximise bookings and offset rising costs in 2025, according to ResDiary
NewsUK’s Chinese restaurant sector in long-term decline
Britain’s consumption of Chinese food outside the home has halved since 2007, raising concerns over the future of traditional Cantonese restaurants, The Telegraph reports
NewsMcDonald’s launches restaurant experience team to strengthen competitive edge
The fast food chain is restructuring its organisation with the introduction of a restaurant experience team, designed to sharpen category leadership
OpinionCan more US fast food chains crack the UK, or have they reached their peak?
As Carl’s Jr and Bonchon line up to enter the UK market, MCA asks at what point American QSR brands reach saturation point