Trends
Majority of UK consumers still uncomfortable with eating out
The majority of consumers are still uncomfortable with eating in a restaurant, with 54% saying it will take “months or longer” before they feel comfortable.
Older demographics 'plan to continue dining out more' after Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Older demographics plan to eat out more than their younger counterparts after the Eat Out to Help Out scheme ends at the end of August, data has suggested.
Tommy Banks sees a future for food boxes as orders exceed 500 a week
'Worsening labour market' to come as workers on payroll fall by 600,000
UK tops list of European hotel transactions in 2019
The UK accounted for nearly one quarter of all European hotel transactions achieved in 2019.
How pubs can get ahead in 2020, from drinks to food and entertainment
Today’s pub can no longer rely on the humble pint, with consumers looking for more exciting,[...]
Christie & Co forecasts the future for hotels, pubs and restaurants
"You’ve never had it so good". At least, that was the message for restaurateurs, according to[...]
The Hotel Leadership Conference on distruptive thinking, sustainable sourcing and a hospitality charter
Some 470 of the UK’s leading hoteliers gathered at the Hilton London Bankside for the Master[...]
Aviko launches food trends report
Aviko Foodservice has released its Food Trends 2020 report to support operators with advice in staying ahead of the latest flavours and market trends set to shape menus this year. "
Overseas visitors to UK set to reach £26.6b record spending in 2020
Overseas visitors to Britain are predicted to spend a record £26.6b in 2020, a 6.6% increase on £25b in 2019, according to national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s inbound tourism forecast.
One in four pub visits alcohol-free
New research shows that a quarter of all visits to a pub do not include alcohol; and with the predicted increase in non-alcoholic visits, two in three licensees are asking for further support to help them maximise the growing ‘low-and-no’[...]
Pink gin and rum on the up in 2020 alongside premium, low-alcohol choices
A boost in demand for pink gin and rum forecast for 2020 is expected to be[...]
Operators report increasing optimism for eating-out sector but concerns remain
Optimism in the eating and drinking-out market has reached an 18-month high, although concerns about rising[...]
Increase in food and drink prices linked to sustainability
Caterers have been urged to up their sustainability game after rising food and drink prices were[...]
From farmhouse to fauxmagerie: the latest trends in cheese
There’s a wealth of cheeses now available for your Christmas cheeseboard, but artisan and plant-based are[...]
Viewpoint: It’s time to join the rat race
What are the trends for the Year of the Rat? Say hello to technology and flexitarianism and goodbye to meat, says Catherine Hinchcliff "
Meals that matter: how to make your menu sustainable
Chefs are feeling overwhelming pressure to consider sustainability in their menus, but how should they go about it? Andy Lynes reports
More than 200 hotels under development in London as investors remain optimistic
There are 210 new hotels in the development pipeline for London as investors remain optimistic about the capital’s market potential for growth post-Brexit.
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