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

Cash is the convenience king. Long live the king?

A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart. Nowadays it’s about having a card...

Calories And Other Foodie Points Of Note

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good morning on trade folk, There's been much talk about "mandatory calorie labelling" in our industry of late. UK Hospitality's...

Call me crazy or call me cynical. Nike’s new ad reeks of cynicism but they’re onto a sure thing

Nike's new ad reeks of cynicism but they're onto a sure thing Unless you've been living under a rock this last week you would...

Losing energy?

The government have announced this week that they will launch a consultation on proposals to ban the sale of energy...

Experiential

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good afternoon and welcome Last night was our annual KAM night out, so today's email will be mercifully short and...

Generation Z – Where Are They Spending Their Cold, Hard Cash?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good morning all Are the rumours about Generation Z (18-24 year olds) true? Are they eschewing pubs and bars for...

Generation Z And Does Beer Have A Gender?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello, and welcome Unless you've been on the moon, you'll have noticed that we have a brand spanking new insight...

Hot in the city, hot in the city tonight

If Global warming is wrong, I don't want to be right Have you noticed that it's rather hot out there?...

Generation Z have more to do than drink and take drugs!

Good morning and welcome A recent article in The Guardian tackles the idea that Generation Z have "more to do than...

Is Generation Z the most boring generation ever?

The perception is that they would rather use social media than have an actual conversation. They'd rather sit at home...

Premium drinks booming

Good morning all The William Grant Market Report was released this week, and two notable headlines include- "Total premium spirits...

Sugar, we’re going down swinging

Sweet like chocolate It was announced today that Mondelez are to release a 30% less sugar version off the iconic Cadbury...

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LTC x KAM | Wellbeing at Work

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A look at employee wellbeing in the Hospitality industry and how we can improve the experience.

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The UK’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2025

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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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The Pub Roadmap | Creating Pub Superfans

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In partnership with the BII and supported by Brakes, this research report at how venues can grow customer loyalty and create pub superfans.

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The Mid-Strength Opportunity

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KAM have joined forces with Club Soda and The Mid-Strength Collective to explore why mid-strength alcohol is gaining traction and what steps businesses can take to capitalise on this untapped potential.

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State of Social | Benchmarking Hospitality brands

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State of Social is the first industry-wide benchmarking report dedicated to social media metrics, in partnership with Kitch.

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Raising the Bar | The current state of alcohol-free

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A look at the accessibility, visibility and credibility of alcohol-free drinks in hospitality venues, in partnership with Everleaf

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