The Takeaway - March 2023
Welcome to the March edition of The Takeaway! Spring has sprung… almost. March in the UK is unpredictable - just like the foodservice industry. Though one thing you can always rely on is that there will be plenty going on. For example, these stories that have had us all talking this past month…
Spring Budget – What it means for wholesalers
After the Spring Budget was announced the FWD expressed disappointment at the lack of energy support as well as aid for the immediate labour challenges wholesalers face. Better Wholesaling has the whole story…
Read the whole story here.
The smarter way to order takeout
In the past few years food deliveries have exploded in popularity, so it was only a matter of time before someone figured out the best cheat codes. The aptly named Takeout know what to do to get your food faster, while it's still hot.
Read the whole story here.
How we are helping to protect the UK’s precious water resources
With climate change beginning to affect the UK’s fruit farmers, climate action NGO Wrap’s blog takes an in-depth look at one of their collective action projects where a simple solution is helping to ensure we can continue to enjoy the taste of the British summer.
Read the whole story here.
The 11 biggest food trends for 2023, from hot honey to Korean corn dogs
Sipping rums, no-cacao chocolate and coffee alternatives are also among the upcoming trends covered by The National Geographic in their round-up of what’s hot on the UK’s dining scene.
Read the whole story here.
Sustainability: Challenges and opportunities for independent convenience stores
How important is sustainability to retailers? Better Retailing have put together this survey of independent retailers and industry experts across the UK to answer exactly that question and more…
Download the report here.
