All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 14
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NewsRobinson Wholesale joins Sterling Supergroup as newest member
Robinson Wholesale provides high-quality food solutions to a range of sectors, including education and healthcare
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NewsDirect Seafoods London to launch online shop and app to speed up ordering
The platform enables customers to place orders with Direct Seafoods London 24/7 from their desktop or mobile device
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NewsCosta Coffee reaches 400 drive-thrus with plans for 40 more in 2026
The coffee chain opened its first UK drive-thru store in 2011 with the format continuing to ‘play a key role’ in the evolution of its retail estate
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NewsAF Blakemore and Marston’s extend strategic partnership to 2033
The new contract will extend their relationship until October 2033
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NewsSubway launches Shawarma Spiced Chicken and Smashed Falafel nationwide
Shawarma Spiced Chicken features chicken thigh pieces marinated in cumin, coriander, turmeric and paprika
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NewsBooker invests £5m in new ‘Value Hero’ pricing strategy
It will focus on key profit-driving lines across both branded and Booker own-brand products
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NewsThe Wholesale Group: ‘So much potential in own-brand’ as range grows
Foodservice MD Coral Rose said TWG’s own-brand range is “getting more traction” with “more members buying into it”.
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NewsPay satisfaction climbs to 63% among hospitality staff, data finds
The Hospitality People Survey 2026, which spoke with 1,446 hospitality managers and staff across the UK, found that tipping is becoming less important to staff
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NewsIRO Sushi unveils evolved store design to ‘better reflect Japanese cuisine’
Inspired by the interior look and feel of traditional izakayas, the concept features ambient lighting and contemporary finishes
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches Days Out, Festival & Leisure brochure
The brochure features street food, barbecue items, soft drinks, bakery, packaging solutions, and outdoor cooking lines
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NewsFive Guys and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee launch limited-edition iced coffee shake
The limited-edition shake will roll out to UK and Ireland stores from today (24 March)
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NewsJoe & the Juice profits soar almost 500% as UK expansion ramps up
For the year to 31 December 2024, pre-tax profits jumped by 497.8% to £8.1m
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NewsFood sector could provide one billion meals annually by reducing waste, data shows
Around 550,000 tonnes of food – the equivalent to 3% of sales – is wasted every year, the report shows
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NewsUnitas launches brand-building guide to drive volume and growth for suppliers
The print and digital booklet looks at how suppliers have performed best in partnership with the wholesale buying group’s 125 members
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NewsPret a Manger expands motorway presence with new Roadchef locations
The new shops will open at Rownhams Westbound Services, Stafford Southbound Services and Chester Services
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NewsSysco GB profits decline 38% but maintains ‘strong foundations for future growth’
Pre-tax profits fell 38.4% to £28.1m in the year to 29 June 2025
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NewsStarbucks UK rolls out Signature Bakery Collection nationwide
New products include the Pistachio Scroll and the Raspberry Jam & Custard Doughnut
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NewsSubway brings back Kids Eat Free deal for Easter
Families will receive a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any Footlong Sub
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NewsShake Shack launches first halal-friendly restaurant in the UK
For the first time in the UK, Shake Shack will offer halal bacon
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NewsOver 500 hospitality businesses to receive govt support to cut energy bills
The digital energy-saving tool is estimated to help businesses cut energy bills by almost £2,500 per year on average