Food & Drink
Operators must prioritise hygiene to build 'high level of trust'
Almost two-thirds (63%) of British consumers say they will return to restaurants, bars or cafes in the month after lockdown ends but trust in hygiene and social distancing will be key, study reveals.
Report from China shows ‘polarised’ consumer attitudes around eating and drinking out
‘Polarised’ consumer attitudes to eating and drinking out have been seen in China’s bar and restaurant markets including in Wuhan, the epicentre of the Covid-19 crisis, since lockdown restrictions were lifted, according to a report by CGA.
Survey shows 17% of hospitality businesses have made redundancies during lockdown
Despite the “hugely detrimental impact on profits” caused by Covid-19, only 17% of pubs, bars and[...]
Consumer confidence 'decimated' as operators look at long-term consequences
Confidence in the hospitality market has been “decimated” with London hardest hit, group chief executive of[...]
Soho’s French House calls on friends, fans and family 'from royalty to rascals' to ensure its future
A campaign to raise £80,000 to save Soho’s historic French House has raised almost £30,000 since[...]
Government has 'eight weeks to save the nation’s high streets'
UK high streets are on the “brink of collapse” as the eight-week countdown to the next[...]
Rick and Jack Stein round up chefs for virtual food festival this Sunday
Following the success of their inaugural virtual food festival earlier this month, Rick and Jack Stein have rounded up top chefs, including Mark Hix, Gizzi Erskine and Nathan Outlaw, to take part in a follow-up live event this Sunday."
Shake Shack reopens for delivery and takeaway
American burger brand Shake Shack has confirmed it will reopen its central London Tottenham Court Road store today and its Canary Wharf branch on Thursday for takeaway and delivery.
Direct Meats recognised with Queen’s Award
Essex-based premium meat supplier Direct Meats has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
Survey finds 81% of accommodation and foodservice businesses ‘temporarily closed or paused trading’
Some 81% of accommodation and foodservice businesses temporarily closed or paused trading between 23 March and[...]
Compass committed to supporting frontline staff to provide ‘critical and essential services’
Compass has released a statement detailing the group’s status in terms of their people, purpose and[...]
Fifty tenants ask pub company to work 'directly, fairly and openly' over rents
Fifty Wellington Pub Company tenants have formed an action group calling on their landlord to provide[...]
Food and drink supply chain must be protected, government told
Government must ensure the “continuation of critical imports and exports of food and drink at this[...]
Leon hits £1m target to fund thousands of hot meals a day for NHS staff
Leon has reached its £1m target to fund thousands of hot meals a day for key hospital employees."
Rural operators reveal challenges and innovations during coronavirus crisis
With up to 123,000 jobs in Devon reportedly under threat and tourism body Visit Cornwall urging tourists to stay away over the Easter break, the current outlook for the UK’s popular south-western holiday spots seem stark.
Chancellor to 'bolster' loans to allow 'more small businesses' to benefit
The business interruption loan scheme will be "bolstered so more small businesses can benefit", chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced, alongside a “new scheme for larger companies”
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