Trends & Reports

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

Monty's Deli set for expansion after smashing its second crowdfund

07-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Jewish deli-inspired restaurant Monty’s Deli has ended its crowdfunding campaign, having raised almost £66k above its £150k target.

The Lowdown: Heckfield Place

06-Sep-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The long-awaited hotel is finally open for business after six years and a revolving door of chefs.

A byte to eat? Cryptocurrency's coming to dinner

06-Sep-2018 By Eloise Sheppard

Call Systems Technology managing director Eloise Sheppard on how cryptocurrency could soon be part of the restaurant world.

London regains title as most expensive place to buy a pint

06-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

London has regained its title as the most expensive place to buy a pint of beer in the country.

We read it for you: six books you need on your shelves

05-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Restaurant's bookish run-down of the latest publications looks at the offerings from Tommy Banks, James Whetlor, Fredrik Berselius, Matt Abergel, the Gunpowder team, and Robin Gill.

Mandatory calorie labelling for restaurants could lead to price rises, says trade body

05-Sep-2018 By Stefan Chomka

The trade body for the UK hospitality industry has warned that the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling for restaurants could present a serious burden for hospitality businesses and lead to a rise in menu prices.

Busaba Eathai launches delivery-only katsu brand

05-Sep-2018 By Finn Scott-Delany

Thai restaurant group Busaba Eathai has launched a Japanese brand, Katsu Kitchen through Deliveroo Editions.

Friday Five: the week's top news

31-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

Coca Cola buys Costa Coffee for £3.9bn

31-Aug-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Whitbread PLC has sold its chain of Costa Coffee shops to Coca Cola for £3.9 billion to focus on growing its other brands.

Friday Five: the week's top news

24-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: banning kids from restaurants

23-Aug-2018 By Georgia Bronte

A restaurant in Germany has banned children under the age of 14 from eating there after 5pm.

Playing chicken: six vegan alternatives chefs should know about

17-Aug-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Want to help your restaurant catch the trade of both vegans and non vegans alike? Here are the ingredient switches you need to know about in 2018...

Friday Five: the week's top news

17-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: The Offensive Weapons Bill

16-Aug-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The government is looking to ban suppliers from shipping knives to people’s homes.

Half of UK adults concerned chains are taking over

14-Aug-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Half of UK adults are concerned that their local high street is being taken over by restaurant chains and fast food chains to the detriment of independent businesses.