Sabert Corporation Europe has released its new catalogue, showcasing the company’s most comprehensive portfolio to date, following the integration of Colpac, continued product development and ongoing investment in innovation.

With the return of Costa Coffee's fan-favourite Maple Hazel for the Autumn menu, the new Maple Hazel Iced Matcha Latte has launched. From toasties to indulgent sweet treats, the range is filled with comforting flavours.

Gelato and ice cream equipment manufacturer, Carpigiani, has launched the ReadyChef 8/12 – a compact, countertop, multifunctional batch freezer for producing gelato, pastry creams and tempering chocolate. 

Lockhart Catering Equipment, part of the Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division, has launched a purpose-built app for attendees of The Catering Innovation Show, following its inaugural launch last year. 

The seventh annual Foodservice Trade Show will be at the NEC in Birmingham on 23 September, 2026, hosted by Booker. It will connect foodservice professionals and offer insights into trends, product launches, and networking opportunities.

Fresh Direct is stepping up its support for Love British Food and this year’s British Food Fortnight, while expanding its own Best of British campaign. The renewed partnership underlines its commitment to seasonal, homegrown produce.

Decades of hands-on culinary experience and a lifelong passion for exceptional food are coming to the fore with Lucky Spears’ appointment as head of culinary for the Americas at Flexeserve.

Central Foods has partnered with Saxon Foods to expand its frozen food range, introducing ready-baked jacket potatoes in response to the growing demand for affordable and versatile meal options.

UK foodservice growth is increasingly driven by differentiation, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest Operator Data Index.

June has proven to be the best month of 2026 for pubs, with a 1.9% increase in like-for-like, year-on-year sales, reveals the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. Rising temperatures and the influx of World Cup fans across the country have supported this growth.

Plans by the EU to suspend Brazilian beef and poultry imports from 3 September 2026, linked to Brazil’s inability to demonstrate compliance with EU antimicrobial controls and lifetime traceability rules, could impact the UK if they go ahead. 

Italian Beverage Company (IBC Simply) has rebranded as Bold Foods as part of a ‘bold’ mission to be a one-stop concept-to-creation business, supplying the UK food and drink industry and beyond.

AI-powered B2B ordering platform mezzeIQ has secured a new partnership with UK food to go manufacturer Sandwich King, as the Leeds-based business looks to streamline operations and support further growth.

Almost three-quarters (74%) of UK consumers are seeking new flavours when they eat out, according to Paulig PRO’s inaugural Taste the Future Flavour Trend Report. 

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.

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.

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

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.

Jacket potato creators, SpudBros, have officially launched their latest Express store in Wyberton. The opening forms part of an ambitious plan to roll out 30 new roadside locations over the next three years.

Carpigiani has added the Friulinox Combi Ice – an all-in-one refrigeration system perfect for ice cream shops and pastry laboratories – to its portfolio of industry-leading professional equipment.