While inflation often brings concerns about rising costs, it also influences consumer behaviour in ways that can benefit the hospitality industry. In 2025, the economic landscape is shifting, and surprisingly, people are spending more despite higher prices. Here’s why—and how businesses can take advantage of this trend.
The hospitality industry is facing a complex landscape of food inflation in 2025, with certain key ingredients seeing significant price fluctuations. Cooking oils, cocoa, and sugar are among the most affected, with shifting global supply dynamics creating challenges and opportunities for businesses. Here’s what’s happening and how hospitality operators can adapt.
The cost of meat continues to be a major concern for the hospitality industry, with some menu items experiencing dramatic price increases while others remain stable or even decrease. Understanding these shifts is key for businesses looking to balance quality and affordability. Here’s a look at the winners and losers in the 2025 meat market.
Adjustments to the National Living Wage, National Insurance, and key financial policies will impact operational costs, while fluctuations in food prices will challenge menu planning and procurement strategies. Here’s what hospitality businesses should expect and how they can navigate these changes effectively.
While inflation often brings concerns about rising costs, it also influences consumer behaviour in ways that can benefit the hospitality industry. In 2025, the economic landscape is shifting, and surprisingly, people are spending more despite higher prices. Here’s why—and how businesses can take advantage of this trend.
The hospitality industry is facing a complex landscape of food inflation in 2025, with certain key ingredients seeing significant price fluctuations. Cooking oils, cocoa, and sugar are among the most affected, with shifting global supply dynamics creating challenges and opportunities for businesses. Here’s what’s happening and how hospitality operators can adapt.
The cost of meat continues to be a major concern for the hospitality industry, with some menu items experiencing dramatic price increases while others remain stable or even decrease. Understanding these shifts is key for businesses looking to balance quality and affordability. Here’s a look at the winners and losers in the 2025 meat market.
Adjustments to the National Living Wage, National Insurance, and key financial policies will impact operational costs, while fluctuations in food prices will challenge menu planning and procurement strategies. Here’s what hospitality businesses should expect and how they can navigate these changes effectively.
As beef prices continue to rise and supply challenges impact the market, many restaurants and steakhouses are rethinking their menus. The demand for high-quality, affordable alternatives to traditional steak cuts has led to a rise in lesser-known but equally delicious options. Whether you're a chef looking for inspiration or a diner keen to explore new flavours, here are some exciting steak replacements gaining traction in 2025.
The UK government has announced significant updates to Alcohol Duty, which will take effect from 1 February 2025. These changes aim to support the hospitality industry, promote small producers, and adjust rates in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). Find out how these updates might affect individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
Germany has reported its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in 36 years, prompting swift action across Europe to contain the highly contagious virus. The outbreak was detected in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin, leading to precautionary measures such as the culling of 55 goats, sheep, and cattle on a farm in Brandenburg that had sourced hay from the affected buffalo farm.
