The chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, Giles Hurley, has cautioned that new government measures raising business costs could translate into higher food prices for Britons. Speaking after Aldi’s
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Food and drink prices in the United Kingdom are set to rise faster than previously anticipated, with the Food and Drink Federation now projecting inflation to reach 5.7 per cent
Pret a Manger chief executive Pano Christou is emphatic about the company’s approach to pricing. Responding to widespread perceptions of rising costs, Christou insists that the chain has resisted significant
John Lewis is making a significant move to increase footfall in its department stores by expanding its dining and hospitality offerings. This year, the retailer plans to open five new
Britain’s largest pub operator, Stonegate, has reported narrowing losses and projects a return to profitable growth in 2025, marking a significant turning point for the hospitality giant. The company, which
James McMaster, the 42-year-old chief executive of nutritional food company Huel, embodies the organisation’s ethos of health-conscious living and nutritional innovation. His morning routine, which includes monitoring sleep patterns and
Conservative Party donor and billionaire Lord Spencer of Alresford has strengthened his position as the largest shareholder in Chapel Down Group, England’s premier winemaker, amidst declining share performance since its
In a significant move that has sent ripples through the corporate world, Starbucks has revealed plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees whilst closing hundreds of vacant positions. This restructuring
The technology investment giant Prosus has struck a landmark €4.1 billion deal to acquire Just Eat Takeaway, marking a significant consolidation in the European food delivery sector. The cash offer
Britain’s independent brewing sector witnessed its most significant contraction in 2024, with 100 breweries closing their doors, according to data from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). The decline reduced
Devon-based organic vegetable box company Riverford has announced a substantial £1.3 million profit-sharing scheme for its workforce following an exceptional year of financial performance. The company’s pre-tax profits more than
British supermarkets celebrated a remarkable festive period as household spending on groceries reached unprecedented levels, driven by surging food price inflation which climbed to 3.7% in December, marking its highest
Britain’s children are facing an unprecedented health crisis as poor nutrition and rising obesity rates continue to plague the nation’s youth. Recent NHS data reveals a stark reality: one in
Major confectionery manufacturers are directing substantial investments towards alternative cocoa sources amidst record-high commodity prices and mounting sustainability concerns. The market has witnessed a significant shift as industry leaders seek
Three British entrepreneurs who ventured into the fried chicken business without prior restaurant experience are poised to secure a remarkable payday following the sale of their enterprise to American private
Several prestigious London restaurants, including Harrods and The Savoy Grill, are confronting potential legal challenges over their contentious cover charge practices. The dispute centres on mandatory cover charges that are
