All Suppliers articles
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Weekend PressWhisky strikes are a distraction that Diageo cannot afford
Trade unions should work with drinks company’s management to turn the business around, The Telegraph writes
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NewsDiageo drops responsible drinking and diversity targets from execs’ bonus
Under the new policy, CEO Sir Dave Lewis and his fellow executives will have their long-term rewards tied entirely to financial performance, rather than environmental, social and governance targets
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NewsChallenging economic conditions limits growth for Batemans
The Lincolnshire-based brewer and pub company saw turnover fall 3% with profits down 12% in the year to 31 January 2026
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NewsAllpress reports 19% revenue rise
The Asahi-owned coffee business said it continued in its efforts to build and focus on strengthening key customers, supplier relationships and brand development in FY25
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OpinionWhat every operator should know about the climate’s impact on food and drink
David Read, founder of Prestige Purchasing, lays out the facts about food production and speculates about its impact on our sector
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Weekend PressBritain faces food shortages within months, warn farmers
Poor harvest mean sector risks not having enough money to plant next year’s crops, The Telegraph reports
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NewsHawkstone Cider rolls out across Five Guys UK estate
The cider will sit alongside Hawkstone Premium Lager on the drinks menu at Five Guys, with the burger brand saying the listing reflects its focus on British produce
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NewsDiageo slashes 2,000 staff as part of global restructure
The maker of Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Captain Morgan had an average of 27,938 full-time employees in the year to June, down 6% from the 29,860 workers it had a year ago
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NewsCarlsberg reports ‘solid top-line development and earnings growth’
The Danish brewer says it is narrowing full-year earnings guidance towards the upper end of the range amid disciplined cost focus, performance management and faster-than-expected delivery of the Britvic synergies
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice inflation continues in July as drought concerns mount
The latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals that growing concern over the impact of prolonged heatwaves is creating uncertainty for buyers in key food categories
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InterviewsSupply chain risk ‘higher than its ever been’
As repeated heatwaves and drought create a “food supply shock” in the UK, government support for farmers and menu agility in hospitality are vital, Prestige Purchasing founder David Read tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice inflation sees 1.8% rise in June
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector crept up again in June (+1.8%), having stabilised the previous month, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing.
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Analysis & InsightCoffee prices look set for further increase
High energy costs combined with the volatile weather in coffee growing regions due to the ‘super El Niño’ are pushing up the price of a cup of coffee, with Lavazza now charging up to £6.50 for a flat white
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NewsFoodservice inflation stabilises in May
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector eased by 0.1% month-on-month in May with the most significant downward price movements coming in fresh produce, dairy, and oils
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Weekend PressAlcohol-free beer brand hits record sales as Britons lay off the booze in heatwave
Lucky Saint saw a 73% rise on last year’s sales, The Independent reports
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NewsZonal names new CEO
Joel Chapman has been promoted from COO to chief executive of the UK hospitality technology provider, which was acquired by the Canada-based Volaris Group earlier this year
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NewsUKHospitality launches nutrition guide
The trade body says the guide provides practical advice and support to hospitality businesses looking to strengthen their approach to healthy eating
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Analysis & InsightFood and drink prices creep up again following dip
The 0.2% rise in prices in April is indicative of current geopolitical issues, high crude oil prices and tightening key commodities are exerting a renewed upward force on UK wholesale markets, states the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing.
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InterviewsInternal comms a key area of focus for new tech solutions
Investment in tech solutions that can improve internal communications emerged as one of the key focuses for people teams, in a panel session on human capital management at MCA’s Hostech Conference.
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Weekend PressBeer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The BBC examines why more beer-making businesses have closed than opened in the past two years