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

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Good afternoon This week, at KAM Media we have been dusting off our Crystal Ball and looking deep into the...

KAMera- An eye on the ontrade 34

Good morning all! As you are aware, I spend a lot of time in pubs. Sometimes for pleasure but often...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade (No 33)

Good morning and greetings from Sunny Seville! The weather here is beautiful, but of course the sun has been out all...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade (No 32)

Good morning all And it's back down to earth with a bump, like my holiday never happened! Today I want to talk...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade (No 31)

Greetings from India! I had planned to NOT blog this week, but I am sat in a beachside bar watching...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade (No 30)

Good morning! When is a pub not a pub? When it's a tea shop, of course. At yesterday's excellent Propel...

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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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