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Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceFeeling beautiful, darlings? Then perhaps a role in event catering is for you if the latest story on Kitchen Rat is anything to go by.
Posted: 10 October 2008 | 17:08

Food price slowdown yet to feed into hospitality firms

Farmers' market produceHospitality operators are still being hit by rising food prices despite a reported slowdown in global food inflation.
Posted: 23 September 2008 | 08:00

Massive bomb attack on Islamabad Marriott- For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

What the weekend papers sayA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Reuben brothers join shareholder revolt at Orient-Express; Workhouse diet makes a comeback in the credit crunch; Conservationists fight to save painted pub signs
Posted: 22 September 2008 | 10:44

Food inflation starts to slow down

BreadFood inflation is coming to a slowdown after growing by nearly 14% over the last 12 months, research has found.
Posted: 22 September 2008 | 07:00

Food inflation is fuelling more local sourcing

Chopping foodUK hotels are sourcing locally, renegotiating with suppliers and using cheaper cuts to combat rocketing food inflation, a Caterer investigation has found.
Posted: 27 August 2008 | 07:30

Food cost rises continue to plague restaurant and food service operators

kitchenFood service and restaurant operators were hit by a near 10% in food costs in June with further price hikes still to come, research revealed today.
Posted: 29 July 2008 | 10:55

Compass Group reports strong results

Compass logoCompass Group, the world’s largest caterer, has delivered a strong third-quarter performance despite fears over the global economy and rampant food price inflation.
Posted: 29 July 2008 | 08:00

Top 400 chains: By Popular Demand – US Food Trends

Coconut Shrimp BasketAs consumers tighten their spending, limited-time offers give chains pricing flexibility and relevance.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 12:35

Top 400 chains: Setting the Table – US Food Trends

Buca di Beppo’s Bucacini Price-pressured? Here are 30 chain-menu ideas priced below $5, $10, $15 or $20--and a few clues about the trends shaping the future.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 12:04

Mitchells & Butlers sees food sales rise as beer volumes drop

Mitchells & ButlersFood sales have jumped more than 5% at Mitchells & Butlers as the pub company continues to defy fears over slowing consumer spending due to the credit crunch.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 10:05

Caterers must adapt to fish price rises

FishermenFish price inflation created by the rising cost of diesel will force caterers and restaurateurs to change their menus one supplier has warned.
Posted: 24 July 2008 | 10:57

Enterprise dishes out £3.5m of support for struggling publicans

Enterprise InnsEnterprise Inns, Britain’s second largest pub company, has spent £3.5m providing rent reductions and discounts for licensees struggling in the current climate.
Posted: 22 July 2008 | 10:30

Domino's makes strong start to the year

Domino'sDelivery firm Domino’s Pizza has made a strong start to the year as consumers look to cut costs by ordering takeaways rather than eating out.
Posted: 21 July 2008 | 14:00

Leading London chefs feel the financial chill

Pascal Aussignac: people are eating at their desksLeading chefs in London have highlighted the impact of the consumer slowdown and food inflation on the restaurant industry.
Posted: 11 July 2008 | 07:00

Adnams warns trading conditions for UK pubs are deteriorating

Brewer and pub operator Adnams has warned trading conditions for UK tenanted pubs have “deteriorated significantly” since April.
Posted: 01 July 2008 | 12:26

Food inflation takes school meals past £2 barrier

Pupil eatingThe first schools have been forced to break through the psychologically important £2 barrier for school dinners, as food inflation heaps further woe on struggling school meals providers.
Posted: 26 June 2008 | 13:58

Food sales haven't compensated for the smoking ban

Ember InnsPub food sales are coming under increasing pressure, almost a year after the smoking ban became UK-wide.
Posted: 26 June 2008 | 07:00

Caterers must adapt to a future of high prices

chefEveryone's talking about the cost of food at the moment and the experts think high prices are here to stay - so it's time to make changes. Chris Druce reports
Posted: 26 June 2008 | 00:00

BHA accuses chancellor of ignoring hospitality operators hit by food inflation

Bob CottonThe British Hospitality Association (BHA) has attacked the Government for failing to comprehend the impact food inflation is having on hospitality and tourism.
Posted: 25 June 2008 | 14:00

Food inflation 'here to stay' say caterers

Contract caterers believe higher food prices are here to stay, a Caterer investigation has shown.
Posted: 19 June 2008 | 07:00

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