Pret A Manger has reported a strong start to the year, with system sales growth of 7% (8% in the UK) for the first four months, supported by rising customer counts and continued estate expansion. It follows full year system sales of £1.2bn for 2025, up 2.7% on a constant currency basis and adjusted for a reduced week (Pret’s 2024 financial year was 53 weeks).  

La Lorraine Bakery Group has expanded its sweet bakery portfolio with the launch of several premium pastries and cookies, developed to help foodservice operators capitalise on continued demand for indulgent dessert options across multiple channels.

We caught up with Ditsch UK sales & marketing executive, Lucy Rogers, to talk partnerships, trends and the quest for quality.

As pEPR enters its most consequential phase, consultant Richard Harrow highlights the importance of preparation for its consequences.

The initiative is intended to help food industry businesses understand, navigate and capitalise on the impacts of weight loss medication use.

Registration is now open for Nisbets Live 2026, with a show line-up focused on supporting the hospitality industry.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is concerned about the authenticity of ingredients being used in the hospitality sector.

Maki & Ramen is set to open its first bricks-and-mortar London restaurant in Soho on 6th March 2026.

European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has unveiled a comprehensive rebrand of its premium Black Label range.

With BBQ one of the strongest and most in‑demand flavour profiles on menus, Paulig PRO launches The World of BBQ, a bold new Santa Maria range bringing authentic global barbecue flavours straight to UK foodservice.

Paranova Print and Packaging open their new and improved operation after a landmark £5 million transformation.

As many recyclers across Europe face significant market pressures and operational challenges, Faerch’s integrated recycling facility, Cirrec, continues to demonstrate stable performance and steady progress.

The heartbeat of the FTG Navigator team, Matt Cundrick has a unique understanding of how operators can use technology to their advantage.

Freshness is the cornerstone of customer loyalty. Chief operating officer at Invisible Systems, Ben Ings, explains how temperature control is key to ensuring quality.

The Grote Company team reveals how its machinery range is transforming the shop floor. 

UK foodservice wholesaler Brakes, has launched a major new promotion offering more than £100,000 worth of prizes to its mybrakes rewards members.

Pulp Ultra® is a moulded fibre packaging solution which is free from intentionally added PFAS.

Over 60% of respondents in the latest Heartbeat survey completed by independent retailers in the High Street reported sales in the last quarter of 2025 similar or better than the same period last year.

Leading foodservice wholesaler Booker reveals the trends it expects to see in the out-of-home (OOH) market in 2026. 

From wholesale to catering and retail, the healthy FTG group Pure has been making waves since 2009 – and in partnership with the likes of Wildfarmed, the clear goal is growth.