Restaurant chains pivot to grocery in the wake of COVID-19 Restaurants are smart to nimbly pivot to today’s consumer’s needs by launching grocery service during the COVID-19 outbreak, which can also help operators maintain a sufficient cash flow ... Read More
[WATCH] 3 innovative ways UK foodservice operators are coping with COVID-19 restrictions In this new video, we examine three key changes UK foodservice operators are making to reinvent themselves to stay afloat and keep their staff on board - following ... Read More
COVID-19’s impact on the UK foodservice industry Not so happy Mother’s Day In the run-up to this year’s Mother’s Day in the UK (Sunday 22nd March) - a time when pubs and restaurants would normally be ... Read More
[Watch] Moldy Whopper: A bold statement or old news? Burger King's new ad campaign featured a moldy Whopper to highlight the removal of artificial preservatives. Mintel's Foodservice experts Amanda Topper and Jill Failla discuss if this is ... Read More
3 hot restaurant trends set to mainstream in the UK in 2020 How can foodservice operators adapt to dealing with high operating costs, such as rents and business rates, and changing consumer demands? As operators face into challenges and make ... Read More
5 ways to stay on top of the plant-based trend The plant-based trend is here to stay. According to Mintel research on plant-based proteins, nearly two in five Americans are trying to add more plant-based foods into their ... Read More
Why pubs are the true winners of the Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup is coming to an end tomorrow, Saturday 2 November. As team England prepares to play its first final in 12 years, Jonny Forsyth, Associate ... Read More
Mintel Tastemaker Tour: Bringing Flavor and Ingredient Trends to life Earlier this month, Mintel hosted an exclusive and immersive tasting tour and flavor application session where attendees learned how consumer behavior and market trends can shape new product ... Read More
Restaurants keep pumpkin spice relevant with fresh takes Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice foods and drinks are here to stay. The classic fall flavor is still gracing restaurant menus across the US. Pumpkin spice ... Read More
Interior design: the next sustainability challenge for foodservice Sourcing interiors is no different to sourcing food; it is a matter of general ethical procurement. When it comes to sustainable interiors within the foodservice industry, there are ... Read More
HEYTEA ups the ante with localisation in China Chinese bubble tea chain HEYTEA has recently opened its first store in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province and home to the popular stinky tofu dish. Source: Foodaily.com In ... Read More
Can food halls save the casual dining sector? While casual dining has been struggling in the UK, with several high profile names disappearing from our high streets, food halls are starting to spring up across the ... Read More
