Consumers call for more innovative vegan dishes as lack of choice is key frustration
CGA’s Food Insights research reveals a growing interest in choosing vegan dishes when eating out of home – and not just from committed vegans!
How to get ahead in late-night drinks
The late-night arena has seen significant closures over the past few years, and it may not seem an obvious channel for opportunities. But with outlet decline slowing and a number of exemplary operators doing great things, prospects here are brighter than some think. However, in such a nuanced and volatile market, extra sales and successful brand launches will only come with an informed channel strategy that considers the unique dynamics of a fast-changing sector. CGA’s director of client services Jonny Jones highlights the opportunities in a channel that can be lucrative but turbulent for operators and suppliers.
Premiumisation pouring an extra £380m into pub coffers
As people become more health-conscious, beer volumes have dropped but customers are prepared to pay more for what they do drink – Morning Advertiser’s Phil Mellows provides analysis of the latest beer statistics.
Fish prices rise again following quota changes
CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index also reveals the sharp increase in inflation in non-alcoholic beverages continues as consumers’ drinking tastes evolve.
Aperitifs add fresh fizz to cocktail market
Rising interest in aperitifs is driving cocktail sales to new heights, CGA’s latest research into the drinks market reveals.
Leaders anticipate increased M&A activity
Bosses across the pub, bar and restaurant sector expect to see more mergers and acquisitions in the coming months as businesses search for growth in a broadly flat market, CGA’s latest Business Confidence Survey suggests.
Healthy, ethical and loyal: that’s the new student market
CGA’s senior consumer research manager Charlie Mitchell explores major new trends, and busts some myths, in a crucial consumer group for the eating and drinking out sector.
Businesses start ‘no-deal’ Brexit planning, with training a top priority
The majority of Britain’s pub, bar and restaurant bosses are clear they want to avoid a ‘no-deal’ or ‘hard’ Brexit – although a significant minority are now planning for that scenario.
Is rum the next gin? Why pubs and bars are growing their rum range
CGA and DrinkUp.London’s Influencer report identified rum as one of the top opportunities for growth. Stocking eleven rum brands on average, 1 in 10 of London’s most influential bars plan to expand their rum range even further over the next year; a trend reflected across the wider market, with the average outlet stocking +5% more brands than they did last year. So, what’s driving the growth of rum on the back bar?