Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 0.7% in September, taking the Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing to a record high of 151.1.
The great British pub has seen its fair share of challenges. Yet it’s remained one of hospitality’s most enduring institutions through recessions, pandemics, and shifting consumer behaviours – a place where belonging is served up daily.
On Premise operators and suppliers overcame windy weather to generate decent growth in drinks sales in the first full fortnight of October.
Moderation of alcohol intake has been one of the biggest On Premise trends across the EMEA region. As consumers increasingly rethink their relationship with alcohol, CGA by NIQ’s On Premise consumer insights explore what brand owners, suppliers and operators can adapt their strategies to win more stock listings and grow market share.
A slump in takeaway sales offset sharp growth in deliveries to leave Britain’s top restaurant groups with flat like-for-like sales in September, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
As the festive season approaches, beverage manufacturers should be gearing up for a golden window of opportunity. From Halloween through to New Year’s Eve, consumer engagement with the On Premise channel surges—bringing with it a ripple effect that can boost retail sales and brand visibility.
Leading UK foodservice provider Bidfood’s latest Food & Drink Trends 2026 content is now live.
In an ultra-competitive and cost-conscious market, bartender recommendations can make or break drinks brands. New insights reveal the huge importance of engaging frontline teams, as well as the levers suppliers can pull to secure their support.
Britain’s top managed restaurant, pub and bar groups delivered like-for-like sales growth of 0.2% in September, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker.
As the final quarter of the year unfolds, the On Premise comes alive with seasonal celebrations—and for beverage manufacturers, it’s a golden window to connect with consumers and drive sales both in venues and at retail.
Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 0.6% in the last year despite modest growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ.
Italy has some of Europe’s biggest opportunities for out-of-home wine sales. But in an ultra-competitive space, what can suppliers do to grow sales and share? Exclusive NIQ research—presented by client business partner Eleonora Formisano at the recent Milano Wine Week—reveals some of the answers.
Charlie Mitchell, Head of Insights and Consumer Research, invites you to challenge the numbers in the On Premise as data is often patchy, paradoxical, or just plain missing and yet critical decisions are still made on gut feel alone.
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