Bakkavor flags higher costs ahead of £1.2 billion Greencore takeover
Bakkavor, the UK-based fresh food supplier, has signalled that rising commodity prices and wage increases are set to add roughly £65 million to costs...
Lidl GB exceeds plant-based sales expectations
Lidl GB has recorded a 694% increase in sales of its private-label plant-based products over the past five years, surpassing its original target of...
LDC backs Bespoke Kitchen Foods
Bespoke Kitchen Foods, a provider of innovative vegetarian and vegan products for the pub and casual dining market, has secured investment from LDC, part...
Supermarket junk food rules cut sales of high-fat, sugar and salt...
Analysis by the University of Leeds shows legislation restricting the in-store placement of high-fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products has reduced sales in major...
McDonald’s accelerates technology integration to enhance operations and customer engagement
McDonald’s Corporation is advancing its use of data and technology across three main areas: improving restaurant operations, engaging loyal customers, and upgrading employee systems....
MuscleFood bought back by ex-CEO and Good Food Group founder
E-commerce retailer MuscleFood is under new ownership with former CEO Nick Preston and business partner Ross Carlin taking full control of the brand.
The duo...
Food and drink gift company secures £500k investment
Luxury food and drink gift company, IMP & MAKER, has secured a £500,000 investment in a deal that values the business at £2m.
The funding...
Economic volatility pressures the restaurant industry as margins tighten and consumer...
The restaurant sector is grappling with ongoing economic challenges in 2025, as new data from Square reveals a sharp decline in consumer confidence and...
Record-breaking summer forecast for No and Low alcohol beer sales
Sales of No and Low alcohol beers in the UK are on track for a record-breaking summer. New data from the British Beer and...
Mars increases US manufacturing footprint with $2 billion investment
Mars has committed $2 billion in additional investment to expand its U.S. operations by 2026, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy in the country. This...
