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Snacks and coffee deliveries rise by 95%

Snacks and coffee deliveries rise by 95%
26th March 2021

The trend of ordering snacks and coffee to family homes in London rose by 95% in 2020 versus 2019, according to research by insights firm The NPD Group. The demand for snacking was delivered by foodservice operators and delivery platforms such as UberEats and Deliveroo. London represents one quarter of the UK’s snacking via delivery market. The NPD Group insights director (foodservice) Dominic Allport said: “During 2020, London was the only region to see a rise in snacking via delivery

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Staycations set to increase by 22% vs. 2019 - what does this mean for you?

Staycations set to increase by 22% vs. 2019 - what does this mean for you?
25th March 2021

The value of the UK summer domestic holiday market is set to increase by an estimated 22% compared with 2019, according to research by Mintel. It has also predicted that £7.1bn will be spent by holidaymakers during the summer, which would be a huge rise from the £5.8bn spent in 2019.

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Inspiring Al Fresco Dining Across the UK

Inspiring Al Fresco Dining Across the UK
18th March 2021

With pubs, restaurants and cafés preparing to reopen outdoor dining spaces on April 12th, we are here to inspire your al fresco menus. According to Propel Info, establishments have received tens of thousands of bookings ahead of the April reopening. A spokesman for Fuller’s, said: “We are certainly taking a high level of bookings – people clearly can’t wait to get back to the pub, which is great to see.” The Food People shared that al fresco cooking and dining is set to be the seventh most popular trend during 2021 / 2022. With consumers appreciating the great outdoors more than ever...

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Salt Awareness Week, How Essential Cuisine Can Support Your Working Kitchen

Salt Awareness Week, How Essential Cuisine Can Support Your Working Kitchen
8th March 2021

Salt Awareness Week takes place 8-14 March 2021 and this year the theme is ‘More Flavour, Less Salt’. It may seem the only way to add flavour to meals is with a big pinch of salt, but there are many other ways to ensure your food packs a flavour punch! This Salt Awareness Week, the campaign is working to promote simple tips to help you use less salt...

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