All articles by Cara Houlton
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NewsStarbucks brings viral Unicorn Frappuccino to UK for first time
The beverage will be availale for just three days in August
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NewsiSqueeze and Smoodi launch ‘UK first’ self-service smoothie station
Described as ‘the UK’s first automated smoothie station’, it uses the latest self-service technology to blend, clean and service on its own
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NewsBurger King launches Texan BBQ range and brings back Bacon Caesar Collection
The Texan BBQ range and Gourmet Kings Bacon Caesar Collection are available from 21 July
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NewsWraps & Wings overhauls menu and store design to drive growth
The new proposition is centred on offering ‘unique and scalable dishes with theatre’
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NewsChick-fil-A to open first UK drive-thru amid $100m growth strategy
It will mark the fifth Chick-fil-A site to launch in the UK, with current restaurants located in Leeds, London, and Northern Ireland
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NewsKFC introduces naan burgers and matcha drinks in street food-inspired menu
KFC is launching a new Tandoori Zinger Crispy Naan, which pairs a Zinger chicken fillet with tandoori sauce, tomato, red onion, lettuce and melted cheese inside two naan breads
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NewsWagamama owner TRG to sell concessions division to Areas
As part of the Areas Group, TRG said the concessions division will gain access to “an extensive global network”
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NewsOle & Steen reports record £40.2m turnover and double-digit sales growth
For the year to 31 December 2025, like-for-like sales rose 10.3% across its estate, while customer like-for-like growth reached 7.1%
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NewsIRO Sushi sales jump 28% as expansion pays off
It comes as the sushi brand continues to open new stores, with a string of additional openings confirmed for the second half of 2026
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NewsM&S opens biggest ever standalone food store
The new 22,000 sq ft Foodhall, located in The Wharf Retail Park, Woolsack Way, opened today
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NewsAldi to recruit more than 450 entry-level store assistants
Successful applicants will earn £13.50 per hour nationally and £14.88 within the M25
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NewsSainsbury’s signs Good Food Bill as it urges more resilient food system
The bill asks for a holistic plan to transform the UK’s food system to ensure it can withstand challenges such as extreme weather and help everyone access nutritious food
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NewsAdams Foodservice joins Sterling Supergroup
The business supplies a range of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient products to customers across south east England
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NewsChaiiwala introduces £2.50 kids meal deals for school holidays
The deal will be available in participating cafes until 23 August
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NewsHarlech Foodservice to expand HQ and create 50 jobs as demand grows
In the past year, the Gwynedd-based food firm has increased turnover by 25% after opening depots in Caerphilly and Telford
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NewsWahaca acquired by Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital
It comes after Wahaca announced it was seeking a new strategic partner to boost its growth plans earlier this year
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NewsPapa Johns UK achieves fourth busiest day ever after World Cup sales boost
Saturday 11 July also marked Papa Johns UK’s second busiest Saturday to date
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NewsMeals & More to support families with largest-ever funding round
The funding will support more than 60 delivery partners and more than 400 holiday clubs
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NewsPizza Hut UK launches nationwide restaurant training programme
On 19 July, all team members across every Pizza Hut restaurant will come together to take part in the programme
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NewsChaiiwala launches customisable Red Bull mocktail range
The range centres on Chaiiwala’s existing mocktails in Mango Mojito, Watermelon Spritz, Tahitian Lime, and Blueberry