UK
Costa Results Announced
The third quarter growth comes from new stores and Costa Express expansion.
New Research Reveals How Operators Can Combat 'Meal Deal' Fatigue
The NPD Group shows that 28% of visits to the out of home (OOH) market involves some form of deal or promotion, this amounts to 3 billion visits a year and is worth £14.5 billion (data to end of December 2017).
PAUL doubles its reusable cup discount
From 10p, the discount will rise to 25p for customers using reusable cups when ordering any hot drinks.
Marks & Spencer appoints new marketing director for food business
It seeks to get the division back on track after a year of underperformance.
Starbucks kicks off search for EMEA customer engagement agency
It launched its first European-wide customer engagement agency.
Will Britons be put on a diet?
The UK could effectively be put on a diet by a new Government-recommended ‘calorie cap’, according to The Times.
Jack in the Box appoints former Papa John's CFO as its own chief financial officer
The company said in a news release that Tucker is leaving the job March 2, and Papa John's is searching for his replacement.
EU court sides with Starbucks in logo battle
Judges ruled the labels were too similar.
Nando's launches new format 'nino' restaurant in Twickenham
The name ‘nino’ takes inspiration from the brands Afro-Portuguese roots and roughly translated means ‘little version of'.
Pret a Manger and wagamama give up on plastic straws
Customers will be given a paper alternative unless requested otherwise.
Starbucks tests a cashless store in Seattle
Starbucks is running a single-location cashless pilot in a store located in the lobby of a Seattle-based office building.
Nando's new studio caters to aspiring musicians
Nando’s Soho offers professional equipment for producers, artists and DJs in the restaurant’s surroundings.
Sachem Head urges Whitbread to consider break-up
The investor asked Whitbread to consider a break up of its Costa Coffee chain from its hotels and restaurant businesses.
Starbucks named fifth most admired company in the world
Starbucks ranked number one in the food and beverage industry in the annual rankings from Fortune magazine.
McCain Foodservice releases What's Hot report containing top trends for 2018
According to McCain, turnover in the sector is set to slow amidst continued consumer uncertainty as Brexit draws ever closer.
LEON switches to paper alternatives
The brand announced that it will be moving from plastic cutlery to compostable and biodegradable alternatives.
Benugo now uses coffee beans with Rainforest Alliance seal
The RA seal is awarded to farms that meet rigorous environmental and social standards.
