Trends & Reports

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

The Lowdown: Rutland's last stand

19-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

McDonald’s hopes to open a restaurant in Rutland, which would make it the last county in England to be conquered by the Golden Arches. However, local resistance could derail the chain’s plans.

TripAdvisor removed 'over one million' fake reviews in 2018

17-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

TripAdvisor has released its first Transparency Report to counter claims it is failing to tackle fake reviews.

Friday Five: the week's top news

13-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: the Tóu Dog

12-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Tóu by TĀTĀ Eatery, one of the London’s katsu sando pioneers, has launched its own gourmet hotdog; could this be the start of another foodie phenomenon?

BrewDog, Deliveroo and Costa named UK's fastest growing brands

12-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog, Deliveroo and Costa Coffee have topped a list of the UK’s fastest growing brands.

Friday Five: the week's top news

06-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: BrewDog's Boris beer

05-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

BrewDog has decided to protest the actions of Prime Minster Boris Johnson with the launch of a new beer named Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris.

Anna Haugh and Romy Gill among lineup for Ready Steady Cook reboot

04-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Anna Haugh, Mike Reid and Romy Gill are among the lineup of chefs set to appear on the new series of Ready Steady Cook, which will air on BBC One next year.

Friday Five: the week's top news

30-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: Labour's lobster law

29-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Labour has revealed plans to ban boiling lobsters alive if they get into power, as part of its new animal welfare manifesto.

Vegan takeaway orders quadruple over past two years

28-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

The rising demand for plant-based meals has seen orders of takeaway vegan food more than quadruple over the last two years.

The hearth of least resistance

28-Aug-2019 By Restaurant magazine

What to consider when choosing a pizza oven, including extraction, capacity and fuel types.

Friday Five: the week's top news

23-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

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

Prue Leith to advise on hospital food review

23-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Great British Bake Off judge and restaurateur Prue Leith is to advise on a review announced by the government today (23 August) into hospital food.

The Lowdown: National Burger Day

22-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Today (22 August) is National Burger Day, and a number of the UK’s patty professionals are looking to mark the day in their own special ways.