Food & Drink News | Going Out In London | LondonLovesBusiness https://londonlovesbusiness.com/lifestyle/food-drink/ Business News Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:43:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LLB-favicon.jpg Food & Drink News | Going Out In London | LondonLovesBusiness https://londonlovesbusiness.com/lifestyle/food-drink/ 32 32 Major supermarkets warn Reeves inheritance tax on farmers threatens ‘food security’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/major-supermarkets-warn-reeves-inheritance-tax-on-farmers-threatens-food-security/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:43:36 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189242

The Chancellor has been warned by Lidl and Tesco that her inheritance tax on farmers threatens “food security” for the UK. Rachel Reeves is under immense pressure to U-turn on…

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Mr Kipling owner saw a ‘strong Christmas’ driven be mince pie sales https://londonlovesbusiness.com/mr-kipling-owner-saw-a-strong-christmas-driven-be-mince-pie-sales/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:14:18 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189038

Mr Kipling’s owner Premier Foods announced a “strong Christmas” and profits are set to hit the top end of the guidance as mince pies drove sales. In the 13 weeks…

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Many UK takeaways guilty of ‘shocking hygiene failures’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/many-uk-takeaways-guilty-of-shocking-hygiene-failures/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:42:50 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188920

Whether large or small UK takeaway chains hygiene management is at an all-time low putting customers at risk of illness. UK takeaways are failing hygiene inspections at an alarming rate,…

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Why halting expansion can be a good growth strategy for fast casual restaurants https://londonlovesbusiness.com/why-halting-expansion-can-be-a-good-growth-strategy-for-fast-casual-restaurants/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:34:27 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188800

It takes courage to decide to halt the expansion of your brand after getting off to a flying start. However, Sanj Sanghera and Laura Bruce, founders of Doner Shack, had…

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Carlsberg £3.3 billion takeover deal of Britvic approved https://londonlovesbusiness.com/carlsberg-3-3-billion-takeover-deal-of-britvic-approved/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:13:16 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188748

A High Court judge has approved Carlsberg £3.3 billion takeover deal to but J20 maker Britvic and they are planning to create a single integrated drinks business which will known…

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UK bans German Bratwurst to prevent foot and mouth disease https://londonlovesbusiness.com/uk-bans-german-bratwurst-to-prevent-foot-and-mouth-disease/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:47:21 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188693

The UK has banned the import of cows, pigs and sheep from Germany to stop the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD). All foods that originate in Germany such…

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Greggs warns of price hikes amid Chancellor’s Budget https://londonlovesbusiness.com/greggs-warns-of-price-hikes-amid-chancellors-budget/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:57:02 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188404

The bakery chain Greggs has warned of “lower consumer confidence” in recent months which has hit their sales. The Chancellor’s Budget is also causing rising costs of employing people and…

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The price of coffee is soaring https://londonlovesbusiness.com/the-price-of-coffee-is-soaring/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:16:58 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188267

As people across the country return to work in 2025, the new year brings with it the promise of fresh beginnings—and for many, that means refueling with a morning cup…

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Grocery spending hits new high and inflation soars to 3.7% https://londonlovesbusiness.com/grocery-spending-hits-new-high-and-inflation-soars-to-3-7/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:55:04 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188242

According to analysis by Kantar, grocery spending hit a record high over Christmas and households spent an average of £460. Inflation across supermarkets rose from 2.6% to 3.7% in November,…

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Pre-Christmas trading provides a welcome boost to bars, as wider market sees more modest growth  https://londonlovesbusiness.com/pre-christmas-trading-provides-a-welcome-boost-to-bars-as-wider-market-sees-more-modest-growth/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:56:11 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187950

A special weekly edition of the Hospitality Business Tracker – produced by CGA by NIQ, in partnership with RSM UK – shows Britain’s leading hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth…

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