All Suppliers articles – Page 2
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InterviewsThe Coffee House: ‘We’re pretty optimistic about where the year’s going to head’
Co-founder Chris Shelmerdine tells MCA the Northwest-based group has a full pipeline of openings for 2026 that will see it stretch further into the Midlands, as well as Yorkshire
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Weekend PressPernod Ricard and Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to combine operations
Discussions under way with Brown-Forman to create premium alcohol group as sector battles subdued demand, The FT reports
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Weekend PressLucky Saint burns through cash despite surge in non-alcoholic beer
Revenues have soared to nearly £22 million at alcohol-free brand amid rising demand, but the company made a £6.6 million pre-tax loss in pursuing growth, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsFines to be imposed for late supplier payments
The government is expected to set out the new rules later today (24 March), which will see the 60-day time supplier payment limit become a mandatory requirement.
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NewsOn-trade remains challenging for Fever-Tree
Its UK on-trade revenue fell 9% in the full year to 31 December 2025, versus 2024, although the rate of decline eased in the second half, Fever-Tree reported.
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NewsJames Gould-Porter turns supplier with British spring water brand
The Island Poké founder’s new venture, backed by former investors in Soho House, offers a closed-loop system designed for hospitality operators ‘seeking more circular solutions’ to their bottled water supply
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Analysis & InsightDiageo’s premiumisation bet hits the cost-of-living wall
The spirits maker’s heavy lean into premium price points has left it more exposed as inflation pushes consumers toward lower-cost occasions, Bloomberg Intelligence consumer analyst Duncan Fox writes for MCA
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News‘Highly encouraging start to 2026’ as foodservice price inflation flattens
New data shows food and drink prices in the hospitality sector remained virtually flat in January as global cocoa futures dropped and other categories plateaued
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NewsMolson Coors to close Sharp’s Brewery
The brewer said the Cornwall site, which was had £20m in investment over the last 15 years, was no longer financially sustainable
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NewsKFC to increase annual spend on British chicken to almost £100m
The fast food giant says only boneless chicken will now be sourced from other markets after adding wings to the list of products it sources from British farms
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NewsZonal acquired by Volaris Group
The UK hospitality technology provider says the deal heralds ‘an exciting new era’ and creates opportunities to accelerate its next-generation software
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NewsAG Barr acquires Fentimans and Frobishers
Scottish drinks group AG Barr has acquired adult soft drink brands Fentimans and Frobishers Juices for a combined c.£51m as it looks to capitalise on the consumer trend for reduced alcohol consumption.
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Weekend PressRecord number of breweries shut down across Britain
Industry bosses blame ‘suffocating taxation’ as beer duty set to rise again from Sunday, The Telegraph reports
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NewsFoodservice price inflation accelerates in December as festive demand peaks
The Foodservice Price Index notes the rise in food and drink prices was driven by high demand for many items in the run-up to Christmas, as well as persistent supply-side constraints
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InterviewsShake Shack: ‘Standing for something good is embedded within our brand’
From transforming sourcing practises to major operational changes, the premium QSR burger brand is making significant progress towards becoming a more sustainable and responsible business
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NewsKeystone beer brands acquired in £4.5m deal
Black Sheep, Purity, Brew By Numbers, Brick, North, Magic Rock and Fourpure have been acquired by Paramount Retail Group with a mission “protect, restore and revitalise iconic British regional beer brands”,
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘We want to produce food ethically and protect the soil’
From ‘soil positive’ flour to single farm origin bread, the bakery chain is looking to push the boundaries of sustainable sourcing
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OpinionIn the crosshairs of heightened risk
Food is particularly vulnerable to multiple risks in the years ahead, but there are things hospitality operators can do to mitigate them, argues David Read, chairman of Prestige Purchasing
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InterviewsHow Caravan is embedding environmental and social sustainability within its business
The all-day dining brand says it is on a journey of understanding its social and environmental impact through schemes including its solar powered coffee initiative and female producer programme
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OpinionDeeper risks in the food system
Food supply risks are increasing, and hospitality businesses are in danger of being blindsided by day-to-day challenges, David Read, chairman and founder of Prestige Purchasing writes for MCA