Archive of all Foodservice articles – Page 22
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NewsWagamama appoints former Lidl and Morrisons marketing boss as CMO
She brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in top marketing roles at Lidl, Morrisons and BP
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NewsTGI Fridays plans pre-pack administration with stores and jobs at risk
A deal is expected to take place as early as next week, sources say
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NewsWingstop UK appoints Wagamama CMO as chief growth officer
She brings more than 17 years’ experience leading growth, transformation and customer-centric strategy at large consumer and hospitality brands
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NewsCosta Coffee losses double as value-led competition grows
Operating losses widened from £5.8m in 2023 to £13.5m in the year to 31 December 2024
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Analysis & FeaturesFried chicken, matcha lattes and pizza: Top food-to-go shake-ups of 2025
2025 was the year of fried chicken and matcha lattes, helping some in the hospitality industry thrive following a tough few years
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NewsCMA accepts UK sale to clear Vandemoortele pastry mega-merger
A mega-merger of European frozen pastry giants Vandemoortele and Délifrance has been cleared by the Competition ^ Markets Authority (CMA)
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NewsGail’s to keep 10 stores open on Christmas Day
The upmarket bakery chain will be giving away free mince pies to those visiting an open store on 25 December
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NewsFresh Direct expands Chef’s Choice premium potato range
Selected from premium British varieties, Fresh Direct is rolling out Salad Potatoes and Baking Potatoes
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NewsBidfood appoints first culinary director
He will work closely with manufacturing brands, leading new product innovation and supporting the development of the wholesaler’s annual food and drink trends
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NewsSpudBros partners with EG On The Move to bring spuds to service stations
If the trial is successful, both partners will explore the rollout of SpudBros across EG’s national network of over 160 petrol forecourt locations
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NewsFormer Greene King CFO to join Greggs board
Richard Smothers will assume the role of chair of the audit committee from 6 March 2026
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NewsStarbucks adds pistachio matcha latte to 2026 winter menu
The Pistachio Matcha Latte will be available hot or iced, topped with pistachio-flavour cold foam
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NewsAMS Wholesale joins The Wholesale Group as newest member
The business services the QSR sector nationally with fresh, chilled and frozen foods, as well as soft drinks and confectionery
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NewsPret a Manger appoints new UK & Ireland president
He will lead Pret’s efforts to grow market share, increase transactions and deliver value to customers
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NewsCaffè Nero delivers record UK sales driven by demand for matcha
From June to November 2025, UK sales rose 7% to £185.4m
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NewsGrind launches first UK standalone travel café
The new site will offer barista-quality coffee, cocktails and food
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NewsBrakes launches second round of ‘Get Set Supply’ programme
The foodservice wholesaler will reveal the companies selected from the initial wave in the new year
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NewsLeon appoints administrators with several restaurants set to close
The restructuring will involve the closure of several of Leon’s restaurants and a number of job losses
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NewsPret to pay compensation to family of Celia Marsh after fatal allergic reaction
Celia Marsh died in December 2017 after eating a Pret flatbread that had been labelled as vegan but was later found to contain traces of dairy
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NewsChick ‘n’ Sours returns to London’s East End
The three-month residence will launch at The Crown & Castle in Dalston this week