The KAM Blog

Opinion and insight on the latest trends, news and innovations within hospitality and foodservice.

Plan To Plate launches – brand new research by KAM

Good morning all This is a VERY exciting week for KAM- our 'Plan to Plate' research report, an in-depth look into...

Sustainability – keeping Britain tidy and sharing an authentic message

More often than not a walk down the hill from my house to the train station resembles a twisted version...

Charity and pasta straws at Pub19

Good morning all Blake and I spent some time at the Pub19 trade show this week and several things caught...

Fyre, Fyre, the festival’s on Fyre!

Fyre Fyre the festival’s on Fyre! I’m on a roll with the Alan Partridge references now. This one is a...

Love is in the air for pubs and restaurants

Good afternoon You may have heard that we've recently launched a new research report that allows our clients to take...

I love you…in a way

Do you get a card, some chocolates or even something a bit fancier? It’s only a couple of weeks before...

How do you decide where to eat out?

Good afternoon,  How do you decide where to eat out? Personally, I look out for new openings and I follow a...

Plan to Plate – new insight report from KAM Media

Good afternoon,  My week has included three insightful, interesting days at the Restaurant Marketer and Innovator European Summit, during which I presented...

January blues on booze, meats it’s match

Oh Christmas, where did you go? Like a breath of wind through the trees and the distance sounds of a...

Ontrade Outlook and eating out in pubs

Good afternoon, and a happy New Year to you all! This year, I HAVE made a couple of resolutions, first,...

Soft drinks and the festive season

Good morning As time goes by, I find myself, more and more, drinking soft drinks in pubs and bars around...

Have a butchers at this

Last weekend we celebrated Christmas with our family. For anyone who works in retail, you’ll know the pains that all...

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Drinking Differently: How GLP-1 Medications Impact Alcohol Consumption

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Following our previous research into how GLP-1 medications are changing eating behaviour, KAM partnered with Drinkaware to explore another key question for hospitality and drinks brands: how are these medications affecting alcohol consumption?

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The Hospitality People Survey 2026

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This annual survey is based on feedback hospitality employees and aims to provide a benchmark of current salaries and benefits available as well as what is important to these employees.

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State of Social 2026

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State of Social is the first industry-wide benchmarking report dedicated to social media metrics and it’s BACK for its 2ND year! Delivered by Kitch and KAM, the FREE report captures critical insights for UK hospitality operators.

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Pubs Power Sport Report 2025

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This new Pubs Power Sport Report from PubAid and conducted by KAM, supported by Guinness and Sky Business, reveals how pubs are quietly power movement, connection and community wellbeing across the UK.

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Sona x KAM: People & productivity insights

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Developed in partnership between Sona and KAM Insight, this exclusive research shines a light on the real impact of inefficient processes and outdated technology across the UK Hospitality sector.

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Feeding the GLP-1 Generation

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This report looks at how the growing proportion of GLP-1 users are reshaping eating, drinking and socialising habits. It covers everything from food and drink preferences, to how and why GLP-1 users choose specific venues to go out to.

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