Food trends

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.

Why you should have a free-from offer in your pub

03-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

People with coeliac disease and those simply wishing to avoid gluten in their diet can often be the leaders when it comes to having a meal out. Make sure you are catering for this influential group.

‘Traditional pub grub dies’ at Brewhouse & Kitchen

16-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brewpub chain Brewhouse & Kitchen is ripping up the pub grub rules and declaring 'the death of pub grub' with the launch of a new vegan menu across its pubs.

A roast revival: the traditional Sunday meal is taking on an international flavour

16-May-2018 By Sarah Sharples

From India to the Caribbean, influences from around the world are inspiring new takes on the British classic