Food trends

How can pubs make the most of lesser-known regional delicacies?

21-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Cuisines from different pockets within the UK can influence menus across the nation and the same can be said of food from the seas. Here, we look at how operators can add dishes to their menus to make the most of areas far away.

Pubs grow share of breakfast visits, says MCA Insight

13-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

According to exclusive research from insight agency MCA, pubs have increased their share of breakfast visits, but have lost out at lunchtime.

Three quarters of Brits happy to eat out alone

13-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Eating out alone is no longer a daunting prospect to three quarters of diners, according to new research.

Pubs guilty of wasting 41p per meal in food waste

08-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

According to research carried out by Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), food waste represents a cost to the pub sector alone of £357m each year – equivalent to £8,000 for the average pub.

What are the latest trends in bagged snacks?

18-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Health tops the consumer agenda, even when it comes to pub snacks. As a result, producers are taking this into consideration when launching new brands

Chicken or beef: top Sunday roast meat revealed

04-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The perfect Sunday roast is beef with plenty of roast potatoes and gallons of gravy, research from YouGov has revealed.

Opinion: dine out on the demand for food

25-Sep-2018 By Pete Brown

Pubs are in an enviable position when it comes to the time-poor consumer who needs food – and needs it now

They said veganism wouldn’t catch on… they were wrong

20-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

They said it would eventually become a big part of our lives, although, for whatever reason, many didn’t believe it. But the fact is free-from food and drink, especially vegan and vegetarian, has ballooned in recent years, and the past 12 months has shown...

Summer food trends for 2018

15-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Kimchi fries and red rice are two trends set to be big with diners this summer, according to a new report.

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Snack attack: how the tasty morsel on your bar has come of age

31-Jul-2018 By Helen Gregory

The Morning Advertiser looks at the history of pub snacks and how the sector is evolving in the modern age.

Destiny calling: predicting the future of food and drink

27-Jul-2018 By Andrew Don

Knowing what the future holds for food and drink is a publican’s goldmine. Read what the trend predicting experts have to say.

Six hot consumer trends impacting the food sector

12-Jul-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Vegan food, experience and a craft beer influence are just three of the top trends operators need to take note of, according to a new report.

Beer and food pairing: pubs are not doing enough

18-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

UK pubs are failing to take advantage of the opportunities presented by beer and food pairing in fine dining, according to a leading beer sommelier and writer.

7 themed pubs with worldwide inspiration

14-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

While the history of pubs traditionally started in England, some venues have branched into different cuisines to give their sites a twist on the classic boozer.

Hot food and drink trends for summer 2018

13-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This summer, operators need to keep their fingers on the pulse with the latest trends including meat-free barbecue, healthy ice cream, snacks and beer pairing, and bold flavoured sparkling water.