The KAM Blog

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

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...

Tea for two or a Pina Colada?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good morning and welcome I love a cocktail. And I particularly love a cocktail that's interesting, inventive and "different" from the...

England Top Trump. SAD

  England cry and Trump's a big baby Trump arrives and we respond with protests and a giant baby balloon. Standard. In...

Don’t ignore the softies!

Good afternoon How lovely to see so many of you at the Propel Multi Club summer conference yesterday- some fantastic...

High Street R.I.P?

The high street is dead, long live the high street High street sales fell for the fifth month in a...

Does calorie free mean taste free?

Good morning all A couple of weeks ago at the UK Hospitality Golf Day, I was introduced to "Skinny Brands"...

Bonjour!

So I’ve been in Toulouse this week and although I love nothing more than spending time with my family and...

Pop goes the carbonated drinks!

Good morning and welcome I've often thought that my Dad would make a good survivalist; you know, those people who...

Wastage + Wasted

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   WASTAGE Environmental concerns and awareness is rapidly becoming one of the most important aspects of modern life. From...

Is pre-pay the way forward?

Good morning! On a recent drive through the wilds of South London, I spotted this enterprising pub running a "pub...

Where will you be watching the game?

Three Lions on a shirt, Jules Rimet still gleaming, 52 years of hurt, never stopped me dreaming It’s so long...

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LTC x KAM: Wellbeing at Work

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his report brings together experiences Hospitality employees and also employers across the sector have shared. You’ll get a clear picture of the challenges still facing our people, what support is helping, and where there’s still more to do.

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Raising the Bar 2026

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This report explores how the UK on-trade has progressed over the past 18 months, and where the next opportunities lie to deliver a more compelling, consistent and high-quality alcohol-free experience

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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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