All Suppliers articles – Page 8
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InterviewsAsahi: ‘People are being more moderate with their alcohol intake’
It’s an interesting sign of the times when the director of a major alcohol supplier talks at length about moderation.
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OpinionDavid Read: The cost of food and cooking
I read this morning that sector bosses are battling staff shortages as they prepare to welcome customers back indoors next month, quoting that in London and the south east, where the shortage is most acute, the going rate for waiters has already risen from about £11 to almost £15 an hour. Some kitchen staff are commanding salaries a third higher than before Covid struck.
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OpinionDavid Read: The absentee may be about to return
The cost of food and drink at the back door has changed very little for operators since as far back as early 2019. For most of us that feels like a lifetime ago.
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OpinionDavid Read: Is globalisation unravelling?
A few days ago, I was in a hospitality sector zoom conference, when the keynote speaker said: “I genuinely believe we may be witnessing the beginning of the end of globalisation”.
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NewsA.G. Barr revenues hit by hospitality lockdown
Soft drinks supplier A G Barr is expected to see revenues of £227m for the financial year 20/21, though sales have been disrupted by the closure of hospitality.
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NewsSimon George departs Budweiser Budvar UK
Simon George is to step down as managing director of Budweiser Budvar UK after six years in the role.
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NewsPandemic takes toll on supply chain
The coronavirus pandemic has caused supply chain difficulties for more than nine in ten hospitality operators since they reopened in July, CGA and Prestige Purchasing has found.
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Analysis & InsightBouncing back after lockdown 2.0
Looking outside now at these dreary November days, the summer already feels like a different time.
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NewsPiper sells Mindful Chef to Nestle
Piper, the backer of Flat Iron, Turtle Bay and Hickory’s, has exited its investment in recipe box and ready meal company Mindful Chef to Nestlé.
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NewsCarlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company appoints senior team
Carlsberg veteran Paul Davies has been named the new chief executive of Carlsberg UK and Marston’s joint venture – Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company.
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NewsAB InBev volumes up
AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has reported a surprise increase in beer sales in the third quarter, although profits dipped and its interim dividend payment was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsHeineken reports modest sales growth as on-trade continues to struggle
Heineken has reported UK beer volume returned to modest growth in its third quarter as off-trade sales boosted dips in the on-trade.
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NewsJust Eat cuts commission for independents
Just Eat is offering a package of discounts to independent restaurants hit by the most severe coronavirus restrictions. Operators in Northern Ireland, Wales and the central Scottish belt will get a 25% discount on commission for Just Eat’s courier service. Those regions will also pay no commission on collection orders, ...
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Analysis & InsightDeliveroo study: 100k jobs saved due to platform
Deliveroo has commissioned a study which estimates delivery platforms protected 100,000 jobs in the restaurant sector during the height of the pandemic.
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NewsDeliveroo appoints UK business chief from Amazon
Deliveroo has appointed Carlo Mocci, formerly of Amazon, as chief business officer for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsJust Eat UK orders up 43% to 46.4m
Just Eat Takeaway.com has reported UK orders in Q3 2020 grew by 43% year on year to 46.4m.
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NewsKhan warns Deliveroo over treating restaurants fairly
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has written to Deliveroo amid claims the delivery company is over charging small restaurants groups.
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NewsDeliveroo feature promises deeper customer engagement
Deliveroo has published details about its new feature, ‘Brought to you by Deliveroo’, which allows customers to order for delivery directly from restaurants’ websites for the first time.
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NewsKFC releases first animal welfare report
KFC has admitted to poor animal welfare among its suppliers, and has vowed to improve conditions going forward.
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NewsDiageo launches $100m recovery fund
Drinks giant Diageo has launched a $100m fund to help pubs and bars across the globe recover from the coronavirus crisis.