In this recent article for MCA Insight - Leaders in Eating & Drinking Out Market Insight, I headed out into the marketplace, looking for breakfast value, armed with a £5 budget. What did I find?
Food-to-go is still in growth as customers trade down with their spending. But are high street operators doing enough to maximise this as the Christmas approaches? Operations specialist Jay [Jonathan] Heathcote explores https://lnkd.in/dr6gRMPV
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Another way Big Grocery is failing us... In this week's News Segment, you'll hear our discussion around Restrictive Covenants, the infuriating way Grocery Stores have been using these clauses over the last century, and the lasting impact they've had to food access across the country. This is a conversation that goes beyond food business with implications for anyone who eats. It is crucial to understand the history behind these restrictive practices and the role they play in limiting access to real food. One thing is clear, Big Grocery needs to be held accountable, and national legislation is needed to create real change. Tune in to hear the whole story at: https://lnkd.in/gCYS-qP4 #thegoodfoodcfo #restrictivecovenants #foodapartheid #anyonewhoeats #eatregional #eatlocal
Why buy local? The answer just got easier. From farm to fork, British produce is now just a click away. With Asda joining seven other UK supermarkets in adding a dedicated ‘Buy British’ section, it’s clear: UK shoppers want more local choices, and supermarkets are making it happen. 🌍 Imagine all the benefits - supporting local farmers, reducing our carbon footprint, and boosting the economy - all while filling your basket. Now, whether it’s meat, fish, fruit, or veg, it’s never been simpler to shop sustainably. Would easy access to local products make you more likely to choose British? Let’s hear your thoughts! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exhWQSJ7
An extremely strong investment case - if you have a proper understanding of the grocery market.
🛒 5 Things You Should Know About UK Foodstores 🍏 Our latest report, 'Foodstores: A Feeding Frenzy,' outlines the attraction of foodstores as an asset class & features insights from Patrick Dunne of #Sainsbury's and Robert Abraham CFA of #Atrato Group. 🏢 At #KnightFrank, our teams have been deeply involved in the sector over the past year.... 💼 Facilitating transactions worth over £140m 📊 Providing valuation services amounting to more than £11.5bn 🤝Offering strategic advisory support for over 60 foodstore occupiers Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ePsfmvWQ Dominic Walton Freddie MacColl Daniel Serfontein MRICS Josh Roberts Volkan Denli Alastair Bird Sam Waterworth Alex Jimenez MRICS Andrew Thatcher Neil Majithia Stephen Springham Charlie Barke https://lnkd.in/etbZjp84
A reminder that TWC Group are gearing up to conduct our first foodservice aggregator shopper study – we will be speaking to 2,000 UK consumers who have bought meals, drinks and grocery items from the likes of Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat and others 'in the previous 2 weeks'. Our study is due to launch on 📅 April 29th, and we're eager to share the findings with you from mid June. Participating firms will also have the opportunity to include their own questions in the study. Contact us today for more information. Why should you be interested in participating? 🤔 ✔️ Understand 2024 aggregator performance ✔️ Identify size of prize and partnership opportunities ✔️ Future predictions for the aggregator market ✔️ Identify who uses aggregators, why, and how frequently ✔️ Are consumers able to find your products? Or are you missing out? ✉️📞Contact us today to learn more and register your interest, or visit: https://lnkd.in/eA3_5xv8 👉 Read full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eiF9PZjw Check out the latest press coverage below 👇 📰 Cash and Carry Management Asian Trader #Foodservice #AggregatorStudy #MarketResearch
🗣 “Consumers are voting with their wallets—and some of America’s best-known food brands are losing.” This The Wall Street Journal article does an excellent job of laying out what happens when food companies try responding to rising food costs by upping their own prices to create margin. Every company wants to be more efficient and make more profits. But in my experience, asking customers to foot more of the bill often backfires. That’s why, at Hess, we pride ourselves on offering an alternative: Industry-leading equipment that can increase your business’s efficiency and bottom line. The next time you’re considering increasing your prices, consider increasing your efficiency instead. 🔗 https://loom.ly/n_7zrZo #consumers #businessquote #foodcompanies
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In which countries do you believe are the 2 best-filled supermarket freezers in Europe, EXCLUSIVELY stocked with LENTINI Pizza? A little hint: 1) this one is in Europe's financial capital 2) the other one is in the EU capital... Happy guessing!
Turning the Financial Tide in the Food & Drink Sector 🌟 In a recent article, Shaun Browne, MD and Co-Head of Corporate Finance, Europe, at Houlihan Lokey, shared insights on how the financial landscape for the food and drink sector is beginning to improve. Despite the hurdles—rising raw material costs, shifting consumer preferences, and supply chain disruptions—there’s a glimmer of hope. Browne’s analysis suggests that the sector is starting to turn a corner, with signs of recovery on the horizon. At Oporteo, we’re excited about the potential for growth and resilience in the food and drink industry. For a deeper dive into this optimistic shift, check out the full article below! #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkindustry #wholesale #oporteo
Convenience > quality. Disappointing, eh? My grandmother used to walk the length of Surrey Street Market every Thursday. Twice. The outbound leg was to work out who had the best prices. The return journey was to make the purchases. But she was born in a very different era. I had the good fortune to be in Palma Majorca last week and I spent a lot of time in the food markets. The Mercat d’Oliver in central Palma is magnificent. Typical of the classic European food markets with produce and food stalls in abundance. But this market also has a Mercadona (Spanish supermarket chain) on the first floor, selling similar products (and many more). I took a stroll up there expecting to see nobody buying the jamon or fresh fruit & veg. I was wrong. Despite the fantastic stalls just a short walk away, the place was busy with people doing their weekly shop. My hunch is the quality is better on the market stalls. It certainly looked it. Maybe the prices were keener in Mercadona. But I was left thinking that it was a demonstration of how the path of least resistance is normally the one most chosen. Ultimately, humans are lazy creatures. Unlike Winnie, my Grandmother.
Stephan Soroka🇺🇦 Carmine Iodice Francesco Ammirati Nicolò Montesi I believe that even among competitors, there should be an openness to dialogue to enhance the delivery business. An analysis of the food delivery sector reveals a significant inconsistency: the prevailing business model is solely based on variable commissions. However, no company can sustain itself on this type of revenue alone. In my opinion, the delivery industry should implement a mixed pricing system: a fixed fee covering a defined number of orders and a variable commission for additional orders. This proposal stems from observing that some businesses only manage about 10 orders a month, while others accumulate over 200. It doesn't seem fair or sustainable to offer the service for free to those who make a limited number of orders, nor is it feasible to shift all these costs onto the delivery platforms. Food delivery should thus evolve into a premium service, targeted at those who truly intend to enhance their customer service. By adopting this model, platforms could ensure a more balanced and sustainable service, reducing disparities among market participants and encouraging a more conscientious and strategic use of delivery services. #FoodDelivery #BusinessModel #SustainableBusiness #StartupStrategy #MarketInnovation #CustomerService #DeliveryServices #TechInnovation #ServiceDesign #EcommerceStrategy
This is the first time I have received a message like this from a consumer. Appreciation like this feels hugely rewarding - not just to know that you’ve done a good job in delivering a great product, but to know that people actually care and appreciate their food. The UK retail system does a great job of feeding the vast majority of us, however it also makes it very easy to take our food for granted. A supplier code means nothing, and just anonymises a very human process - it desensitises consumers, and means that we value our food less. I know this as a consumer myself. I think it’s great that some retailers print the producer’s name on the pack. That name belongs to someone and means something, and as this proves, can connect people with their food, and allow them to appreciate it more. Waitrose & Partners Asda Morrisons Aldi UK Lidl GB Co-op - I challenge you all to follow the lead of Tesco & Sainsbury's and print producer/grower names on every pack of produce that you market. It works. To UK farmers and growers - I believe that public engagement is something that we need to be better at as an industry. If we want consumers to place greater value on food, and pay more for it, then we need to show that we’re worthy of that value, and put ourselves out there.
