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NewsBeef prices rise by record 27.4%
In the UK, farmers have faced higher feed costs rising wage bills and higher energy prices following the war in Ukraine, with the number of cattle farms dropping by 8.5% since 2020
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NewsPlant-based products may no longer be able to use ‘meaty’ labels under EU law
Vegetarian and vegan ‘burgers’ or ‘sausages’ may have to relabelled in the UK as a result of the country’s new trade agreement with the EU
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OpinionInflation and inventing new rules on margin
With inflation still a threat to hospitality, David Read, founder of Prestige Purchasing, sets out eight strategies to combat it
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Analysis & Insight‘Deep-rooted inflation continues to define foodservice prices’
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector increased by 0.7% in September, taking the taking the Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing to a record high of 151.1.
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InterviewsDeliveroo seeks to improve value perception of delivery
VP global restaurants Rob Harris explains how the new £25 offering helps operators navigate affordability barriers, with brands like Wagamama and Bill’s serving family-friendly offerings to tap into the midweek dinner market
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Analysis & InsightCost of cocoa beans and other commodities set to fall
Global food prices are on course to fall by 6.1% this year, and 0.3% in 2026 – which should help to ease inflation across the worldwide economy, according to the World Bank’s latest projections
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NewsSteakhouses see price of beef surge
Prices for deadweight cattle in the UK have climbed 27% year-on-year in September, amid cattle shortages and consumer demand for protein, the Financial Times reports
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Analysis & InsightGLP-1 drugs will force sector to ‘rethink how we operate’
Hospitality operators will need to understand and dynamically adjust to “significant changes” in diner behaviour amid an upsurge in weight-loss drugs, according to Prestige Purchasing chairman David Read
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NewsAsahi UK looks to grow market share by leaning into premiumisation
Sales director Dhati Holohan shares how the drinks supplier is growing market share and value despite overall beer volumes falling, as it opens The Dial – Home of Meantime at Greenwich Peninsula
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Weekend PressLucky Saint founder Luke Boase: ‘I used my annual leave to visit breweries’
Annual sales of his alcohol-free beer now top £40mn, the FT reports
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Weekend PressEstrella Damm brewer: Madri is just marketing, we’re the real deal
Demetrio Carceller Arce says that, unlike his better-selling rival, he’s bringing an authentic piece of Spain to the UK when his €100m brewery in Bedford opens, The Sunday Times reports
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InterviewsNory doubles down on product strategy with $37m fundraise
The tech provider is developing autonomous AI systems while planning to extend its reach into the US, CEO Conor Sheridan tells MCA
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OpinionFruity bonuses at ’Spoons
MCA columnist Dominic Walsh delves into the enhanced fruit machine takings in pubs, the ordeal of dealing with charmless CEOs, and the late former Four Seasons MD Ramon Pajares
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NewsMel Mariott joins Prestige Purchasing leadership team
The founder of Darwin & Wallace, which was acquired by Portobello Pub Co last year, has been appointed commercial director at Prestige
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality businesses can safeguard their organisation from evolving cyberthreat attacks
In the past year alone, 43% of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity breach or attack - an estimated 612,000 organisations - with the overall cost of incidents rising by 32% since 2024.
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OpinionEmotional intelligence: The new frontier in guest experiences
Increasingly, the most memorable guest experiences are not defined by luxury amenities or flawless execution, but by emotional resonance, moments of empathy, recognition, and genuine human connection
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Weekend PressHow the gig economy conquered Britain and stoked the migration crisis
Uber and Deliveroo have transformed the UK, but concerns are growing that they attract illegal workers, The Telegraph reports
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NewsStrong H1 for Deliveroo
Gross transaction value (GTV) as well as revenue was up 9%, with orders up 8% for the period ended 30 June
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Weekend PressCocktail of new trends orders radical refresh for Diageo
Debra Crew’s abrupt departure from the top job at Guinness-maker Diageo has highlighted the radical changes transforming the world of drinks, according to This Is Money
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Weekend PressDiageo makes a £50,000 whisky while investors drown their sorrows
Shares in the drinks giant have plunged, sales are down and the chief executive has gone as people turn away from alcohol. But it sees hope in luxury Scotch, The Sunday Times reports