Research/Insight

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

It has long been the complaint among those working in the UK catering industry that there is a dearth of good, current data about the sector, so any document that sheds a little extra light will be

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.