Lunch business

Ticking all the boxes in the run up to Christmas and the New Year is key, and the earlier it’s done the better, says suppliers.

What’s your background?

The UK continues to be in the grip of baking fever, fermented by TV programmes and consumer events such as cake and bake shows across the country.

Dewey graduated from Bristol University with an economics and politics degree and tried his hand at all manner of jobs, including managing a reggae band and launching an internet start-up.

Over 4,000 consumers were asked if they bought vended drinks, of which 50% said yes.

On the go sandwiches account for £2.8bn in value in the UK, with wraps and baguettes accounting for 4% and 10% respectively, according to the British Sandwich Association, while more than 30% of sa

Background

What are currently the challenges and main drivers for your business?

Operators – especially in the QSR and Casual Dining sectors – have invested significantly to improve the in-store offering to consumers.