United Coffee UK & Ireland has launched the findings of its latest research into the coffee drinking behaviour of consumers when dining out. OnePoll surveyed 2,000 respondents. Quality is key to the overall dining experience for consumers, with 59% rating the quality of the coffee as very important or important when eating out. Quality coffee, quality venue: a quality … [Read more...]
August sun provides boost for eating and drinking out market
"The good summer weather and the effect of last year's London Olympics have continued to be the main factors influencing summer trading patterns," said Peter Martin of CGA Peach, the business intelligence specialist that produces the Tracker, the sector's most comprehensive performance barometer, in partnership with Coffer Group, Baker Tilly and UBS. "The hot weather … [Read more...]
Good Beer Guide Editor toasts the ‘Brewsters’
According to the Editor of the 2014 Good Beer Guide, female brewers, or ‘brewsters’, are adding momentum to the thriving Real Ale market in the UK and helping to attract new drinkers. And the number of women trying and enjoying real ale is also rising. More and more women are setting up breweries or becoming head brewers according to Roger Protz, who had this to say on the … [Read more...]
Cocktail boom seriously underestimated – sales potential across hospitality
Cocktail drinking in the UK is booming as Britons switch preferences from wine and beer to Mojitos, Cosmopolitans and Pina Coladas, says leading drinks distributor Cellar Trends. New research by Cellar Trends’ marketing insight team shows that cocktail drinking is four or five times more widespread than previously thought. The report draws on Cellar Trends’ experience as the … [Read more...]
Site Bites 12.9.13 – One Canada Square – MediaCityUK Manchester – Benugo in Royal Parks…
Old Manor Hotel Trowle acquired and to receive TLC - October opening for One Canada Square - Kudos launches café concepts at MediaCityUK in Manchester - Benugo win £20 million contract with the Royal Parks Old Manor Hotel Trowle acquired and to receive TLC The landmark Old Manor hotel in Trowle near Trowbridge has been snapped up by hospitality veteran Tudor Hopkins, who … [Read more...]