The impacts of Brexit, a global pandemic and the war in Ukraine are far reaching: disruption of supply chains, skyrocketing energy and fuel prices, and labour shortages. All of these are placing unprecedented pressure on every business; the hospitality sector maybe...
Experts predict that the current challenges faced by the supply chain is set to continue into the New Year, with some commentators even predicting that ‘normality’ will not resume until the summer of 2022. Key challenges that will continue to impact business include:...
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP26, was held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. The goal of this year’s conference was to enable and encourage countries affected by climate change to protect...
Mintec recently evaluated the impact of inflationary pressures on the UK food service sector. To save you time and keep you informed on the current market conditions, we have provided a summary of the key points below. Macroeconomics: The UK's consumer prices...
It’s only September, but now is not too early to plan your Christmas menu. The impacts of Brexit and COVID-19, such as product availability and pricing, will be felt within the hospitality sector for months to come. Meat processing and driver shortages are two key...
In case you haven’t been paying attention to the news, there is a chicken shortage that is disrupting many restaurants across the UK. The popular chain, Nando’s, was forced to close 50 stores this week and KFC is warning the public to prepare for a ‘limited’ menu as a...
The busy summer months and holiday season will be upon us in no time, and we want to ensure your success. Keeping informed on the latest market conditions is paramount to planning ahead and making the best business decisions. We would like to share some information...
Are you getting the best deals? Is your purchasing team non-existent or short-handed? Are you thinking about recruiting or expanding your team? The road to recovery for the hospitality sector will see challenges and many opportunities. Staffing is one challenge many...
As the hospitality sector begins to reopen in the UK, suppliers are anticipating strong steak, poultry and burger sales into the summer months. That’s good news, but according to Campbell Brothers - a Scottish supplier of quality meat, fresh fish and seafood and...