All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 6
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NewsFood Resilience Commission urges action to shield food supply from cyberattacks
The Commission’s first session in Parliament today assessed how rising cyber threats across the food supply chain are ‘disrupting operations and pose a growing risk to UK food security’
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NewsParfetts opens first Go Local store in Glasgow
The 1,000 sq ft store opened on 24 April following a significant refurbishment and conversion from a One Stop convenience store
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NewsPret a Manger unveils ‘biggest menu yet’ with more protein choices
The new menu comes as large (16oz) barista-made drinks will launch across all Pret shops nationwide for the first time
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NewsAsda gives £3.2m to community groups to tackle food insecurity and social isolation
Funding was prioritised to address challenges such as food insecurity, social isolation, and mental health and wellbeing
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NewsHospitality sales fall 18% from Tube strikes with pub revenue halved
On Tuesday 21 April alone, pubs saw revenues fall 46%, while cafés experienced a 26% drop
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NewsThe Wholesale Group expands Chef Approved desserts with 12 new cheesecakes
The frozen, thaw-and-serve range has been designed to ‘combine broad menu appeal with practical back-of-house benefits’
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NewsDhamecha to open 14th depot to ‘significantly extend’ geographic reach
The new depot is set to open in Bristol later this year and looks to provide ‘enhanced support for independent retailers’
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NewsSainsbury’s consults with Tu clothing team over restructure
The changes come as Sainsbury’s moves into the third year of its Next Level strategy
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Analysis & FeaturesCan school food meals be revolutionised with no extra money?
Schools are being asked to undertake an ambitious revamp of standards – but providers say government support is needed to pay for it
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NewsGrind launches summer menu with rhubarb and lychee flavoured matcha
Grind is also expanding its selection of tea with a Darjeeling Iced Tea and a Black Sesame Hojicha
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NewsDomino’s carries ‘positive momentum’ into 2026 as Q1 sales rise
The pizza giant’s total system sales increased by 5.8%
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NewsSainsbury’s warns of ‘pressure on food prices’ and calls for energy support
‘The single biggest thing the government could do to help support keeping food prices down is to make sure that energy costs to the industry are not rising faster,’ Simon Roberts said
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NewsBidfood strengthens operations with new north east depot
Expected to start operating this summer, the purpose-built facility will serve as Bidfood’s new north east hub
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NewsStarbucks launches Devil Wears Prada-inspired ‘secret’ menu
The menu will not be listed on menu boards or the app
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NewsFWD’s Food Resilience Commission urges govt to protect food supply chain
The Commission will be holding its first evidence gathering roundtable in Parliament next week
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NewsBestway Wholesale appoints new foodservice director to accelerate growth
He brings extensive senior leadership experience across the foodservice and wider food and hospitality industries to the role
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NewsTube strikes to have ‘devastating impact’ on hospitality, trade body warns
Hospitality businesses could experience sales falling ‘by up to 40% on strike days’
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NewsMcDonald’s launches ‘nation’s largest work experience programme’
The scheme has been designed to tackle the root causes of rising youth unemployment
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NewsGreggs saves six million meals from waste with Too Good To Go
The food-to-go chain first partnered with Too Good To Go in 2021
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NewsGreggs partners with Nesta to measure healthiness of food sales
The collaboration will see Greggs set a target to deliver improvement by the end of 2030