What the landline phone switch-off means for you
The landline phone is on the way out - and so is the old copper wire network that it relies on. So, what does this mean for you? Well, if...
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kairenthompson
- Feb 27
- 4 min
UK food shortages could last beyond Easter
The UK food industry is facing a period of heightened disruption and shortages, which could potentially continue well beyond this Easter...
kairenthompson
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Rising costs impact plate prices as inflation stays high
The struggle is real for restaurants when it comes to inflation. Prices for kitchen staples have been drastically increasing, making it...
kairenthompson
- Feb 10
- 2 min
MPs told of scale of energy crisis in hospitality
Earlier this week, MPs heard that some energy suppliers are refusing to pass on government discounts to restaurants, pubs and hotels who...
kairenthompson
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Could the new DRS mean higher prices for Scottish shoppers?
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme is set to be a major milestone in the fight against plastic pollution, but retailers state it could have...
kairenthompson
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Securing growth during high inflation times
In these tough economic times, UK & Ireland consumers are taking extra steps to manage their budget with an average 10% decrease in...
kairenthompson
- Jan 9
- 5 min
Making tech tools work for your hospitality business
Hotel patrons today have higher expectations than ever before. In addition to the basics, they look for advanced amenities that make...
kairenthompson
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
UK foodservice inflation heading towards 20%
According to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI), food prices have increased yet again, this time hitting 19.9%. This is the...
kairenthompson
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
CO2 Price Hikes Could Threaten Food Security
Fears are growing over another carbon dioxide crisis after the temporary closures of two leading producers. The gas used to stun pigs and...
kairenthompson
- Jul 25, 2022
- 6 min
New data shows a 60% rise in restaurant insolvencies
The number of restaurants falling into insolvency has increased by more than 60% in the past year, amid worker shortages and the cost of...
kairenthompson
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
British Sandwich Week - The Nation's Favourites Revealed
As far as sandwich fillings go, it’s certainly not the most adventurous but the classic chicken sarnie has emerged as Britain’s most...
kairenthompson
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
MPs warn labour shortages in food sector could cause permanent damage
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee warned on Wednesday (6 April) that there can be no doubt about the seriousness of the...
kairenthompson
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
How Millennials and Gen Z are changing the payments landscape
Read our blog to find out how tech-savvy consumers are ripping up the traditional rule book on payments and not being subtle about it....
kairenthompson
- Mar 17, 2022
- 3 min
The Economic Impact of Rising Costs in the UK
In January 2022, inflation reached its highest recorded level since 1992, affecting the affordability of goods and services for...
kairenthompson
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Supporting the digital nomad in staying connected
Your freshly painted reception area looks clean and bright. The new outside seating area will attract al-fresco diners once the sun makes...
kairenthompson
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Food wholesalers warn of impending price rises - here's why!
Almost two years from the first confirmed case of Covid-19 in the UK, many industries are still battling the economic fallout. As a...
kairenthompson
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
What's going to be hot in hospitality in 2022?
Now that we're almost in the last month of 2021, it's worth taking the time to check out what's forecast to be the key trends influencing...
kairenthompson
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Outsourced laundry costs set to rise due to wage and utility inflation
The Textile Services Association recently carried out a wage survey of the commercial laundry sector and found that labour costs have...
kairenthompson
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
Beacon has your back as food prices surge
Global shoppers feel the pinch of rising food prices, with emerging economies bearing most of the brunt. In today's blog article, we look...
kairenthompson
- Nov 9, 2021
- 4 min
Why having a vegan offering makes good business sense
As we head into the second week of World Vegan Month, we look at the exponential rise in this lifestyle choice and why savvy restaurant...
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