The British hospitality industry appears to be reversing course on plant-based menu expansion, with major operators including McDonald’s, Wagamama and Domino’s reducing their vegetarian and vegan offerings in favour of
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Food fraud remains a largely underreported criminal activity, making accurate assessment of its scope particularly challenging. The practice encompasses various forms of adulteration, including ingredient dilution or substitution, document falsification
Retail sales in the United Kingdom have shown a year-on-year increase of 1.2 per cent, according to recent figures from the British Retail Consortium. Despite this growth, consumers remain cautious,
Whitbread PLC could benefit from robust third-quarter trading figures and the possibility of moderating cost pressures, according to Citi, which has issued a positive outlook ahead of the hospitality group’s
Greggs, the United Kingdom’s largest bakery chain, finds itself at a critical juncture as it pursues ambitious expansion plans despite deteriorating sales performance and mounting scepticism from market analysts. The
Waitrose has initiated a product recall affecting 750ml bottles of its No 1 Deeside mineral water following a Food Standards Agency alert regarding potential glass contamination. The supermarket removed the
Marks and Spencer has unveiled a specialised food range designed for consumers taking GLP-1 weight-loss medications, marking a significant retail adaptation to the pharmaceutical trend reshaping consumer behaviour across the
Wagamama, the prominent noodle chain operating 165 restaurants across Britain, has indicated plans to implement selective price increases in 2026 as the company contends with mounting cost pressures across its
Weight loss medications are producing an unexpected secondary effect that could reshape drinking habits across millions of users, as mounting evidence suggests these treatments substantially reduce cravings for alcohol alongside
The United Kingdom has signed a new trade agreement with South Korea, projected to contribute an additional £400 million annually to its economy. This deal replaces the 2019 post-Brexit arrangement
Gail’s, the upmarket bakery chain, is preparing for a significant expansion after reporting robust sales growth for the last financial year. Sales increased by a fifth, reaching £278 million, driven
Pret A Manger is withdrawing all 110 of its self-service coffee machines from locations across the United Kingdom, shifting its strategic focus towards expanding its high street store presence. The
British holidaymakers travelling to or from Alicante will soon find a familiar favourite in the airport terminal as JD Wetherspoon prepares to open its first international outpost. The renowned pub
Demetrio Carceller Arce, the chairman and owner of Estrella Damm, is seeking to bring an authentic taste of Spain to British drinkers as the family business invests nearly €100 million
Beef lovers across the United States are feeling the pinch as retail prices for meat soar to unprecedented heights. Shoppers visiting supermarkets and restaurants are paying substantially more for their
Retail sales in Great Britain recorded a modest rise in August, with official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing a 0.5 percent increase for the month. This
