Trends & Reports

Analysis of all the latest consumer trends and industry reports to help you operate your business more effectively.

Friday Five: the week's top news

16-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

No deal Brexit 'could wipe £5.4bn off the UK eating out market'

16-Aug-2019 By Stefan Chomka

A no deal Brexit could wipe up to £5.4bn off the forecasted value of the UK’s eating out market, according to economic estimates by MCA Insight.

The Lowdown: Black Food Festival

15-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Next month, London will play host to an international festival showcasing black foods from across the world.

Friday Five: the week's top news

09-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

The Lowdown: Theresa the robotic waitress

08-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Tea room and restaurant chain The Tea Terrace claims to be the first in the UK and Europe to order in a robotic waitress to serve its customers.

UK eating out market growing at slowest rate in seven years

07-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The eating and drinking out market is set to grow 1.3% to £91bn in 2019, the slowest rate of growth in seven years.

Friday Five: the week's top news

02-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

The Lowdown: Tom Kerridge's pub programme

01-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Chef and publican Tom Kerridge will headline a new primetime TV show on BBC Two about British pubs that are under threat.

SRA's Foodprint to tackle 'insufficient' industry uptake of green initiatives

30-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

The speed at which restaurants are adopting greener and more sustainable policies, including introducing more vegetarian and vegan dishes on their menus, has so far been insufficient, according to the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

Friday Five: the week's top news

26-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

The Lowdown: how hot is too hot in kitchens?

25-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

The Drapers Arms in Islington has announced it will close its kitchen today (25 July) as temperatures of up to 39°C in southern and eastern England are forecast.

The new-wave bars combining cocktails with food

23-Jul-2019 By Lucy Britner

From fermented purple carrots and dehydrated tomatoes to drinks made with bread, cocktails are enjoying a greater connection to the kitchen – for several good reasons.