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Scottish Farmed Salmon Production Sees a Sharp Decline

Posted by Emily on 14th Oct 2023

Last year, Scotland experienced a significant drop in farmed salmon production, with the figures indicating a nearly 20% decline. The main culprit behind this decline seems to be increasing sea tem … read more

Domino's Pizza's New Strategy Aims to Woo Customers Amidst Pricing Pressure

Posted by Emily on 14th Oct 2023

On Thursday, Domino's Pizza unveiled its strategy to rejuvenate demand in the U.S., spotlighting an enhanced loyalty program and tempting promotional offers. These moves are designed to counteract … read more

Abel & Cole Introduces UK's first plastic refillable milk bottle

Posted by Emily on 13th Oct 2023

A dairy firm has introduced what they believe to be the UK's inaugural washable and refillable plastic milk bottle. Abel & Cole, situated in Wroughton, Wiltshire, claims that the bottle can und … read more

Loungers Group Sees Rise in Revenue as Inflation Concerns Ease

Posted by Emily on 13th Oct 2023

In the first half of the fiscal year, Loungers experienced a 22.3% increase in revenue.Image Source/ Copyright Owner: Loungers GroupLoungers, a prominent UK cafe bar and restaurant chain, highlight … read more

Quorn Faces £15.5m Loss Due to Drop in Supermarket Sales

Posted by Emily on 13th Oct 2023

Last year, the makers of Quorn, a popular meat substitute, reported a notable loss of £15.5m. This financial setback is attributed to rising costs and dwindling sales in supermarkets.Image Source/C … read more

Burger King UK Plans to Open 60 New Restaurants in Whopper Expansion

Posted by Emily on 13th Oct 2023

Burger King UK has secured an additional £35 million in funding from its shareholder, Bridgepoint. This funding will facilitate the fast-food giant's ambitious goal of adding more than 60 new re … read more

From Noodles to Numbers: Apollo's £701m Wagamama Takeover!

Posted by Emily on 12th Oct 2023

Apollo, the private equity behemoth, has agreed to acquire The Restaurant Group (TRG) at 65p per share, a company owning approximately 380 outlets across Britain. Triplecaña, CC BY-SA 4.0, via … read more

Caprice Holdings' Remarkable Financial Comeback

Posted by Stelios on 9th Oct 2023

London's luxury dining scene sees a bright spot as Caprice Holdings, the entity behind esteemed restaurants Scott's and Sexy Fish, reports a profitable turnaround since the pandemic hit. Mtayl … read more

Honest Burgers Takes On Premium Quick-Service Rivals

Posted by Emily on 8th Oct 2023

Honest Burgers has unveiled ambitious plans to challenge quick-service giants like Five Guys and Shake Shack. It aims to roll out a new breed of fast-food restaurants in prime city locations that o … read more

Britain's Economic Rebound: Faster and Stronger than Initially Estimated

Posted by Stelios on 8th Oct 2023

Revisions by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK economy has rebounded faster than initially anticipated post-pandemic. The data shows that in the second quarter of 2023, … read more

Fast Food Ad Discrepancies: McDonald's and Wendy's Emerge Unscathed

Posted by Stelios on 7th Oct 2023

In a recent development, McDonald's and Wendy's have successfully defended themselves against a lawsuit that alleged the fast-food giants of misleading advertising. Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, … read more

Wetherspoon Chief Blasts Tories on Business Policies

Posted by Emily on 7th Oct 2023

Tim Martin, the head of the pub chain Wetherspoon, has criticised the Conservatives, accusing them of neglecting business interests. Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Highlight … read more

Media coach adds a boost to Ceres Media Day

Posted by Emily on 6th Oct 2023

Learn the art of clear communication and boost your confidence at our Ceres Media Training Day with an exclusive session from dedicated media coach Liz Goddard. This is the latest addition t … read more

Tesco Responds to Food Inflation: Major Price Cuts and Upbeat Forecasts

Posted by Emily on 6th Oct 2023

Tesco has announced a decrease in food inflation and is reducing the prices of 2,500 products by an average of 12%. This comes amidst the introducing of more budget-friendly own-brand products in i … read more

Tortilla Mexican Grill Eyes European Expansion

Posted by Emily on 5th Oct 2023

Britain's leading Mexican restaurant chain, Tortilla Mexican Grill, is setting its sights on European expansion while continuing to amplify its presence domestically. The chain, which went public w … read more

Walker’s Shortbread Faces Rising Costs Despite Boost in Sales

Posted by Emily on 5th Oct 2023

Walker’s Shortbread, a renowned family-run biscuit maker, witnessed soaring domestic and international sales last year. However, escalating costs proved a challenge. Elumineau, CC BY-SA 4.0, v … read more

Mondelez Sees Significant Profit Increase in the UK

Posted by Stelios on 5th Oct 2023

Mondelez UK, responsible for the beloved Cadbury brand, experienced a pronounced profit rise last year. The firm more than doubled its pre-tax earnings, attributing the surge to easing Covid-19 res … read more

Top 40 Finalists Revealed for the 2024 NFFF Fish & Chip Takeaway Awards

Posted by Emily on 5th Oct 2023

The National Fish and Chip Awards have announced the UK's 40 best fish and chip takeaways. Shops from all over the UK entered, hoping to be crowned Britain's best. Industry experts judged entrants … read more

Key Points from Rishi Sunak's Tory Conference Speech

Posted by Emily on 5th Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak sought to reset his leadership after a challenging first year. He emphasised the need to fix Britain's 'broken' politics, particularly following party disputes and speculations about HS … read more

Jeremy Hunt's Key Points at the Conservative Party Conference

Posted by Emily on 5th Oct 2023

Jeremy Hunt has emphasised the need to resize the state to pre-pandemic levels and boost productivity. His message is clear: Don't underestimate Britain's economic prospects. Image Source: Un … read more

Starbucks' Sustainable Solution: Coffee Seeds Built for Tomorrow's Climate

Posted by Stelios on 4th Oct 2023

Starbucks has embarked on a groundbreaking venture to preserve the future of coffee, a beverage deeply rooted in global culture. Through its pioneering research, Starbucks has unveiled six new vari … read more

Greggs reports an increase in sales in the latest quarter

Posted by Stelios on 4th Oct 2023

Britain's leading bakery chain, Greggs, has announced an impressive 20.8% sales surge in the recent quarter, bringing the total sales increase for the 13 weeks up to 30 September compared to the sa … read more

Environment Secretary Coffey Vows to Cut Red Tape, Starting with Bendy Bananas

Posted by Emily on 3rd Oct 2023

The United Kingdom will finally discard the "absurd" European Union (EU) regulations governing the sale of flexible bananas, as announced by the Environment Secretary nearly four years after exitin … read more

Jeremy Hunt's Pledge: £11 per Hour and a Revamped Benefits System

Posted by Stelios on 2nd Oct 2023

The National Living Wage will see an increment to £11 per hour from the forthcoming April, as affirmed by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. Image Source: Number 10, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons … read more

VAT Return in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality

Posted by Emily on 24th Sep 2023

The Republic of Ireland's recent announcement increasing the VAT on its hospitality and tourism sector from 9% to 13.5% has created waves of debate. This decision catapults the Republic of Ireland … read more

UK Inflation Slows Amidst Falling Food Prices

Posted by Emily on 22nd Sep 2023

In a surprise turn of events in August, UK inflation experienced a fall, primarily driven by the slowing of food prices. According to official figures, prices are increasing at their slowest rate i … read more

Fukushima: China's Seafood Imports from Japan Drop 67% in August

Posted by Stelios on 22nd Sep 2023

China's seafood imports from Japan saw a significant dip last month following Tokyo's decision to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. According to the Chinese … read more

Interest Rates Remain Steady After 14 Consecutive Increases

Posted by Emily on 21st Sep 2023

In an unexpected turn of events, the Bank of England has chosen not to increase UK interest rates, observing a quicker-than-anticipated decline in price increases. The rates stand firm at 5.25%, a … read more

Past Winners Panel line-up announced and you won’t want to miss it!

Posted by Emily on 11th Sep 2023

We have two exciting updates on our Ceres Media Training Day that we are hosting in conjunction with The NFFF on Monday 23rd October 2023.The first is the stellar line-up of guests we have taking part … read more

Could India's Rice Export Ban Lead to Global Food Crisis?

Posted by Stelios on 6th Sep 2023

As India partially bans rice exports, there's mounting concern about the potential global food crisis. The move by the Indian government aims to counter soaring domestic prices and increase local a … read more

The Future of Pizza Hut U.K. in Jeopardy Amidst Looming Debt Crisis

Posted by Stelios on 5th Sep 2023

Pizza Hut's British operation is sinking into a severe debt crisis, aggravated by surging inflation rates. The American corporation's largest U.K. franchise, which employs over 4,000 staff across 1 … read more

Do Fast Food Ads Lie? Burger King Faces Lawsuit Over Whopper Sizes

Posted by Stelios on 5th Sep 2023

A US judge has ruled that Burger King must confront a legal case accusing the company of presenting its Whopper burger as being larger in its menu images than in reality. The lawsuit claims the fas … read more

Salmon Farms Face 'Biological' Issues

Posted by Emily on 25th Aug 2023

Several of Scotland's leading salmon farms have highlighted ongoing significant "biological" issues. This frequently pertains to challenges like sea lice or illnesses, and there's been added pressu … read more

Subway Closing the Book on Family Ownership

Posted by Stelios on 24th Aug 2023

Subway, a leading sandwich chain, has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Roark Capital, a major private equity firm. This marks a significant shift for Subway, moving it away from nea … read more

Following McDonald's, Burger King India Opts to Remove Tomatoes from Its Offerings

Posted by Stelios on 20th Aug 2023

Burger King has announced the exclusion of tomatoes from its fare in its Indian establishments due to a significant increase in costs. The fast-food company cited "unstable conditions affecting the … read more

Ceres Hosts Media Training Day For Shortlisted Shops

Posted by Emily on 15th Aug 2023

We are delighted to be supporting The NFFF and the 2024 National Fish & Chip Awards by hosting a media training day. The event will take place on Monday 23rd October 2023 and is designed t … read more

Beyond Meat Lowers Annual Revenue Predictions as Demand for Plant-Based Meat Drops

Posted by Emily on 12th Aug 2023

Beyond Meat has reduced its yearly revenue projection and failed to meet net sales estimates for the second quarter, suggesting that the decreasing demand for its more expensive plant-based meat al … read more

Wheat Prices Spike Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Posted by Emily on 8th Aug 2023

Wheat prices have risen since February due to Russia's extensive assaults on Ukrainian ports and grain storage facilities, notably on the Danube River. Following a Russian drone strike on a Ukraini … read more

Boost Your Sales with the Awesome Ceres Alpha Coater!

Posted by Emily on 25th Jul 2023

Are you feeling the pressure to up your game and attract customers' attention with many quality food choices? We've got your back with our brand-new creation: the Ceres Alpha Coater!Picture th … read more

Unleashing Our Latest Innovation: The Power of Natural Cleaning in Your Hands with Ceres Natural Degreaser

Posted by Stelios on 24th Jul 2023

Two years after the successful launch of our acclaimed Deep Fryer Cleaner, we are thrilled to bring you another breakthrough in our trusted line of cleaning solutions: the Natural Degreaser. … read more

Ceres Rustic Breadcrumbs - the perfect crunchy coating

Posted by Stelios on 18th Jul 2023

Giving a natural look and an unrivalled texture to a range of fried foods is the new Rustic Breadcrumbs from Ceres. Perfect for coating thicker products such as fish fillets, fish … read more

Traditional Batter Mix sets new standards

Posted by Stelios on 18th Jul 2023

Introducing our latest creation: Traditional Batter Mix. As food enthusiasts, we are thrilled to share we have developed this exceptional batter mix specifically for foodservice operators like … read more

UK's Leading Food Company Advocates for Healthier Food Taxes

Posted by Emily on 14th Jun 2023

One of the UK's prominent food corporations, Danone UK & Ireland, known for its Actimel yoghurt brand, believes that the government needs to play a more significant role in encouraging healthier co … read more

A poem about fish and chips

Posted by Emily on 10th Jun 2023

Meeting and cooking for the Chelsea Pensioners on National Fish & Chip Day was a real honour and hearing their memories and stories of a dish they grew up on was absolutely fascinating. What we did … read more

Chelsea Pensioners enjoy fish & chips on National Fish & Chip Day

Posted by Emily on 2nd Jun 2023

We had the honour of cooking fish and chips for over 200 Chelsea Pensioners at their Royal Hospital Chelsea home in celebration of National Fish & Chip Day on Friday 2nd June. We suppl … read more

Has the UK Vegan Wave Peaked?

Posted by Emily on 29th May 2023

Several key brands, including Oatly, Nestlé, and Innocent Drinks, have withdrawn select plant-based products from the UK market, raising questions about the robustness of the vegan trend. Per- … read more

Ceres serves Chelsea pensioners Britain’s iconic dish on national fish & chip day

Posted by Jessica on 28th May 2023

We are delighted to reveal that we will be serving fish and chips to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners at their Royal Hospital Chelsea home on National Fish & Chip Day. We have the honour o … read more

Toridoll Acquires Franco Manca's Parent Company, Fulham Shore, in £93 Million Agreement

Posted by Emily on 10th Apr 2023

Japanese culinary giant, Toridoll, is set to acquire Fulham Shore, the company behind Franco Manca, in a deal valued at £93 million. This acquisition signifies a premium of approximately 34.8% base … read more

Is It British? FSA Probes into Pork's True Origin

Posted by Emily on 5th Apr 2023

Farmers Weekly has revealed that a prominent UK food manufacturer allegedly supplied supermarkets with sometimes off-quality meat. kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons According … read more

Italy Takes Steps to Prohibit Lab-Grown Meat in Defence of Food Heritage

Posted by Emily on 31st Mar 2023

The Italian government has supported new legislation aiming to outlaw meat cultivated in laboratories and other synthetic foodstuffs, underscoring the safeguarding of Italian culinary heritage and … read more

Stelios Named in 20 Top Hospitality Influencers for 2023

Posted by Emily on 14th Mar 2023

Ceres Managing Director and host of the Ceres Podcast Stelios Theocharous has been named as one of the 20 Top Hospitality Influencers for 2023. The prestigious list, compiled by media outlet Modern … read more

The National Fish and Chip Awards Winners 2023

Posted by Emily on 28th Feb 2023

Today in London, the National Fish & Chip Awards unveiled this year's top contenders in an elegant award ceremony. Presented by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) and graced by comed … read more

British Pie Week

Posted by Stelios on 19th Feb 2023

From 6th-12th March all eyes are on the pies as British Pie Week takes place, and we have all the bases covered. We’ve got everything from a really simple homemade steak pie that even you w … read more

Wendy's Expands into UK's Northern Market with First Sheffield Franchise

Posted by Emily on 10th Nov 2022

Wendy's, a renowned fast-food chain, is set to mark a significant expansion in the UK by opening its first franchise location in Sheffield next month. This move signifies the brand's strategic push … read more

Expand Your Menu and Build Sales With New Ceres Alpha Coater

Posted by Emily on 12th Aug 2022

Restaurants and Takeaways are under more pressure than ever to diversify, not just in light of rising fish prices but also to capture the attention of Gen Z, who want more variety, as well as quick … read more

Counterfeit Wonka Chocolate Bars Seized in £100,000 Oxford Street Raid

Posted by Emily on 30th Jul 2022

Trading standards staff have confiscated a significant amount of counterfeit chocolate, specifically "Wonka Bars", from American candy shops on Oxford Street. The seized merchandise, amounting to a … read more

Stand Out With Our New Labelling Solutions

Posted by Stelios on 21st Mar 2022

We’ve launched a series of high quality, value for money food labels to help your shop run more smoothly. The first is our Advanced Food Rotation Label which allows staff preparing bat … read more

The Ceres Podcast: Celebrating a Milestone of 100 Episodes

Posted by Emily on 27th Jul 2021

This month, we recorded our 100th Ceres podcast episode, and I’m blown away when I look back at the calibre of the guests we’ve featured. When I started the podcasts two years ago, they focu … read more

Tesco Fined a Record £7.56 Million for Selling Out-of-Date Food.

Posted by Stelios on 3rd Mar 2021

On 19 April 2021, Tesco Stores Limited faced a significant £7.56 million penalty at Birmingham Magistrates' Court for 22 instances of selling out-of-date food at three outlets between 2016 and 2017 … read more

Burton Road Chippy Finds a New Home

Posted by Emily on 1st Feb 2021

Confronted with a steep 17% hike in rent coupled with the mandatory shuttering of their restaurant due to the COVID-19 crisis, Burton Road Chippy in Lincoln opted for relocation last summer. Lesley … read more

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