According to research carried out by Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), food waste represents a cost to the pub sector alone of £357m each year – equivalent to £8,000 for the average pub.
They said it would eventually become a big part of our lives, although, for whatever reason, many didn’t believe it. But the fact is free-from food and drink, especially vegan and vegetarian, has ballooned in recent years, and the past 12 months has shown...
UK pubs are failing to take advantage of the opportunities presented by beer and food pairing in fine dining, according to a leading beer sommelier and writer.
While the history of pubs traditionally started in England, some venues have branched into different cuisines to give their sites a twist on the classic boozer.
This summer, operators need to keep their fingers on the pulse with the latest trends including meat-free barbecue, healthy ice cream, snacks and beer pairing, and bold flavoured sparkling water.
People with coeliac disease and those simply wishing to avoid gluten in their diet can often be the leaders when it comes to having a meal out. Make sure you are catering for this influential group.
Brewpub chain Brewhouse & Kitchen is ripping up the pub grub rules and declaring 'the death of pub grub' with the launch of a new vegan menu across its pubs.
Street-food residencies offer the chance to tap into consumer demand for new and exciting experiences when dining out, but how should pubs curate their offer?
Key insights about how consumers search for eating-out options online could help boost the number of visitors to your venue, according to new Google data.
Crisps heavyweight Walkers is set to launch a pub-inspired brand to the on-trade following a successful rollout in retail, in what it is calling a snacking first.
If you're not hungry now, you will be after seeing what dishes social media is serving up to eat today. Here we're offering up some of the most scrumptious food we can find.
Previously the preserve of takeaway restaurants and fast-food joints, the humble chip has evolved into a pub classic. But what makes it such a staple, and what are the latest trends within the sector?
Consumers are ultimately led by trends when it comes to their eating and drinking habits, and a report has explored dishes to put on the menu this year.
Healthy air frying, soups, spice and swapping meat for other vegan proteins are just a few of the trends set to hit the on-trade next year according to virtual bulletin board Pinterest.
The issue of chip portion sizes made the headlines this week when Greene King was forced to apologise to a customer who received only six chips with her fish and chip meal.
Diners are more willing to go solo and dine out alone, with more than three quarters of those asked in new research claiming to find eating without a partner socially acceptable.
Operators need to be transparent about what they are serving consumers, sensitive to ongoing health trends and to consider the texture of food, according to latest global food trends data from Mintel.
Pubs need to tap into the future when it comes to food trends, whether that’s a year or 10 down the line. Experts outline which categories are the ones to watch.
Healthy eating is a major food trend that is not going away any time soon and there is also a demand for authenticity and provenance, according to data experts.
Did you go to the Trade Day at the Great British Beer Festival this year? Pete Brown shares his experience and it's not as glowing as the organisers might have hoped.
