Restaurant food delivered for the last weekend of lockdown November 27, 2020 This is the last weekend of full lockdown, although the muddled, miserable restrictions that continue to place an unfair burden upon the hospitality sector mean it’s hardly time to pull out the party poppers. Still, if you’re looking for one last big weekend home-delivery binge before venturing out in your household bubble to enjoy a [...]
Brexit: UK food manufacturers to face millions of pounds of new red tape costs March 11, 2021 British food exporters are set to be hit with millions of pounds of new costs due to new EU post-Brexit bureaucracy from next month. From 21 April, Brussels will make some UK food manufacturers fill out new health assessment forms when exporting to the EU that will increase paperwork by around one-third. The new red [...]
Shop price inflation stays steady but obstacles to come in 2024 January 2, 2024 Shop price annual inflation stayed flat at 4.3 per cent in December, remaining at the lowest level growth seen since June 2022.
Inflation: Shop price hikes slow again in good news for Sunak and Tories May 28, 2024 Shoppers have benefited from retailers cutting prices to reignite consumer demand, according to new figures.
Boxpark sets sight on new Camden location as it takes over Buck Street Market June 5, 2024 Boxpark will come to Camden, as the trendy hospitality firm has taken over Buck Street Market with plans for a “comprehensive renovation” of the site. Boxpark said on Tuesday it had agreed a long-term property management deal with Places for London, Transport for London’s Property Company, for Camden’s shipping container food and retail complex, Buck [...]
Supermarkets begin stockpiling food in case of no-deal Brexit December 13, 2020 The UK’s largest supermarkets have begun stockpiling food and other products, after being warned about the potential of a no-deal Brexit by the government. Supermarkets and ministers are reportedly worried about the prospect of consumers panic buying before 1 January if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, while food producers are warning of [...]
Mercato Metropolitano to open three London street food markets this year January 25, 2021 Street food market operator Mercato Metropolitano is investing £35m in expansion plans, as it prepares to launch new sites in London, Europe and the US despite the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality industry. The firm will open a Canary Wharf site and a second market in Elephant and Castle this summer, followed by [...]
Farmer J: Harvesting lunchtime health with £5.5m investment February 7, 2024 Lunch often turns into a rushed affair – so for those looking for easy, convenient, and protein-rich meals, Farmer J is the perfect option.
Tate and Lyle inks sweet $2bn deal to purchase global ‘mouthfeel’ specialist June 20, 2024 Sweetener company Tate and Lyle has acquired the global pectin and gums business CP Kelco for almost $2bn as it continues its quest to become a world leader in "mouthfeel" solutions.
Food packaging giant Hilton thrives as pandemic changes eating habits January 14, 2021 Hilton Food Group has surpassed expectations with a continuation of strong sales and volume growth, according to a trading update released today. The group’s success was driven by their own expansion as well as the shift to home consumption throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Hilton made strong progress across several European markets, benefitting from people eating [...]