Eating by numbers
Getting the better-for-you message across has been a long slog, but healthy eating is now classed as one of the megatrends, even though some younger consumers still have to get over their hang-ups
Getting the better-for-you message across has been a long slog, but healthy eating is now classed as one of the megatrends, even though some younger consumers still have to get over their hang-ups
Warewasher manufacturers dealing with the cost sector are well aware of the special needs of caterers, offering large machines that can cope with huge throughput in a short space of time.
Colder days call for comforting hot drinks to pep up performance as customers seek comfort and diversity, whether in a coffee shop, on the go or at their desks.
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
The Scientific Advisory Committee (SACN) has passed its final recommendations to the government relating to sugar – and also fibre and wholegrains – as part of its ‘Carbohydrates and Health’ report
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.
Food and drink production and consumption in the UK today accounts for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, 70% of our total water footprint and £19-billion-worth of waste annually.
The report suggests five key areas for operators and suppliers to explore in order to drive profits, including exploiting seasonality, premium burger growth, thin beef cuts, global flavours and the