OUT OF THIS WORLD…. SIXTOWNS BY BROS DISTILLERY LANDS AT THE WORLD OF WEDGWOOD Grand Opening Day Saturday 25th February 2023 (evening party). Enhanced operations – distillery, retail shop/bar, tours, masterclasses. Media Preview days – Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th...

Want to gain more hospitality stockists? No time to build a database or engage with prospects? To assist our clients we have built a bespoke hospitality database for England and Wales listing independent bars, pubs, and inns, together with hotels/restaurants...

TRENDS FOR THE FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY 2023 1.     CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR & THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS Positives: Recent research indicates the following positives: 45% of consumers consider eating and drinking out a fundamental activity of theirs. Around 2 in...

THE SHAKE UP The Spirits and mixers category, including ready to drink, alcohol free and letterbox cocktail kits, have seen quite a shake up as producers have responded to changes in customer behaviour learnt throughout lockdown. As reported in the...

RESEARCH – CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM, CONVENIENCE, SUSTAINABILITY AND BOOMING SALES. As reported by Delish in March 2021, canned wine was expected to be big in the following summer – and it was!  As commented then by co-founder of Glass Half Full...

Conscious consumerism – the trends for chocolate producers Although taste has always been the key aspect that consumers judge in terms of buying chocolate we are now seeing the rise of conscious consumerism – shoppers are more often examining the...

Firstly we wish all our clients and followers a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.   We are ending the year with a list of the key trends for the sector, according to the latest research.   Flexitarian Food...

There are good times ahead for the Food and Drink sector, according to Mintel’s predictions for 2022. Tracking trends through consumer and market data, predictive analytics and expert recommendations, the group identified the biggest consumer habits to watch out for...

GET READY FOR THE BOUNCE BACK   UK set for the fastest growth since 1948 Barclay’s boss, Jes Staley, has forecast that Britain is set for a ‘spectacular’ boom at its fastest rate since 1948.  Barclays believe the economy will...

WE ARE OPENING UP! – CONTINUE WITH THE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES – STORYTELLING – MARKETING ADVICE FOR UK FOOD, DRINK AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS.   Introduction With lock down easing next Monday so people can again visit all shops and hospitality venues...