Pubs Facing Battle To Survive
After the government’s medical experts said last week that social distancing measures will need to remain in place for at least the rest of...
Majority Of Hospitality Businesses Fear For Survival If Lockdown Continues
New research has revealed that two-thirds of hospitality companies believe they will not survive a prolonged lockdown without further far-reaching support from the government,...
Compass Closes More Half Of Its Operations
The world’s largest catering group has revealed that 55% of its business is closed as key markets are paralysed by the coronavirus lockdown.
Only its...
You Can Now Order Food Through Instagram
Instagram users can now order their lunch or dinner through the app after it created a special function to support local businesses during the...
Blakemore Launches Click & Collect Service For Public
Having lost its usual customer base of restaurants, pubs and schools due to the coronavirus lockdown, Blakemore Foodservice is moving into the consumer market...
Pret A Manger Steps Up Moves To Enter Supermarket Sector
Food-to-go chain Pret A Manger is hoping to offset some of the trade lost by the closure of its stores during the coronavirus outbreak...
Tesco Eyeing Sites Of Failed Restaurant Chain
Tesco is reportedly among several firms that have expressed an interest in sites owned by Carluccio’s, the Italian restaurant chain that collapsed into administration...
Gousto Secures Another Cash Injection Amid Surge In Demand
Recipe box delivery firm Gousto has received another £33m in a funding round led by Perwyn, BGF, MMC Ventures and health influencer Joe Wicks....
Wholesalers Urge Caterers To Settle Invoices
Food and drink distributors have asked their catering and hospitality customers to use Government funding to settle outstanding invoices and help them keep vital...
Major Brands Back Initiative To Convert Pubs To Food Shops
A new scheme has been launched to help thousands of currently closed pubs to reopen as click & collect hubs for essential groceries.
Whilst the...