International Trade

Jamie Oliver expands presence in India

21-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and franchise partner Dolomite are set to open four more branches of Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria in India before the end of the year.

Latest opening: Jollibee

24-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The biggest fast food brand in the Philippines has opened its first ever - and long-awaited - UK site.

Success in the capital will see Jollibee launch three regional sites

23-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee will launch sites in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham following a successful UK debut in Earl’s Court last week.

IT Ibiza to make UK debut in Mayfair with a Michelin-starred chef

09-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Ibiza’s popular Italian restaurant and bar concept IT Ibiza will launch its first UK iteration this winter, with a menu created by the chef patron of a two Michelin-starred restaurant.

D&D London on bringing ‘vibes’ to New York’s Columbus Circle

25-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

The original Bluebird restaurant opened more than 20 years ago in Chelsea, now the D&D concept has taken flight to New York with a 100-cover site in the Time Warner building above Columbus Circle. Chairman and CEO Des Gunewardena explains the logic.

Brexit workforce shortage threatens homegrown produce

24-Aug-2017 By Joe Lutrario

The UK food industry has warned that a Brexit workforce shortage could leave a third of its businesses unviable and said that the sector faces a “rapidly approaching skills gap”.

WSTA calls for "full Brexit divorce" and warns of a "breakdown" in talks

19-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the Government to negotiate a "full divorce settlement" for Brexit, to allow the wine and spirit industry to prepare for a post-EU trading environment, and to be ready in case "talks...

Industry to Theresa May: make immigration system flexible

18-Jan-2017 By Emma Eversham

Tourism trade association UKinbound is urging Prime Minister Theresa May to create an immigration system that is ‘flexible’ to the needs of the UK’s hospitality and tourism sectors as well as create ‘the best possible trading environment for goods and...

Wine prices 'could rise by 29p' post-Brexit

19-Oct-2016 By Sophie Witts

Wine prices could rise by an average of 29p per bottle as a result of the Brexit vote, according to new research.

Cutting tourism VAT could end UK's £13bn trade deficit

11-May-2016 By Sophie Witts

The British Hospitality Associtaion (BHA) has ramped up calls for the Government to cut the rate of tourism VAT to fix the UK’s increasingly dire trade deficit.

Gin sales in restaurants and pubs to hit £1bn in 2017

11-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

Gin sales in restaurants, pubs and bars are expected to exceed £1bn next year, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

Cutting tourism VAT could provide £20bn boost to the UK

25-Jun-2015 By Sophie Witts

The campaign to Cut Tourism VAT has placed renewed pressure on the government after a study revealed that lowering the tax could be worth £20bn to the UK.

Beyond maple syrup: Why more Canadian food could be making it onto UK menus

07-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

While their American cousins have enjoyed a broadening popularity on UK menus, Canada’s cuisine has remained largely off the mainstream radar.

The Bocuse d'Or 2013 in pictures

04-Feb-2013 By Emma Eversham

The UK team scored highly at the Bocuse d'Or 2013 in Lyon last week, taking fourth place in the international competition - our highest ever result - as well as picking up the Best Meat and Best Commis awards.