Britain’s hospitality sector has lost 977 licensed venues in a year due to rising costs and weak consumer confidence, according to new NIQ data.

Growing demand has resulted in Beacon Foods, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ingredients and ready-to-eat products, adding two 26-ton refrigerated lorries to its fleet.

Bridor has expanded its signature ARTY range into a fully proofed, frozen ready‑to‑bake format, enabling operators to offer high‑impact, premium Viennoiserie without the need for specialist equipment.

Frozen bakery specialists, Delice de France, have released their Autumn/Winter 2026 Catalogue, containing margin-boosting bakery, on-trend sweet treats and solutions tailored for stores, delis and grab-and-go counters. 

With 86% of UK consumers keen to eat more Eastern Mediterranean food when dining out, Paulig PRO has launched three Santa Maria products to help operators tap into the trend.

Simply Lunch has received a significant investment from entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan – owner of Roberts and Brace’s bakeries. 

Data from Lumina Intelligence OOH GLP-1 Navigator has found that more than one in 10 UK adults could be taking GLP-1 medications by 2031, with significant implications for restaurants, pubs, cafés, convenience retail and FTG operators.

Subway unveils Blueprint, a new restaurant concept set to transform all new openings and remodels across EMEA from January 2027.

Reflecting the market’s growing diversity, the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association has rebranded as the Food to Go Association.

A new cookbook from LLBG helps operators maximise bakery potential from breakfast to casual dining, grab-and-go, and premium hospitality.

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.