Insights

We live in a coffee culture, with the UK coffee shop market now worth £8.9billion and growth in the sector of 12% since 2016*. So with coffee a key part of consumer buying, how do you continue to add new value and experiences for your customers?

Highly engaged staff are a huge advantage for your business, bringing the benefits of efficiency, creativity and drive to the kitchen and beyond. 

Social media use is big in the food industry.

Any business that requires customers to come through its doors must prioritise footfall.

If you’re organising an event, or planning an offer for your restaurant, then advertising that can really help make it a success. 

It’s on every table, and seemingly everybody’s mind. From a spoonful in coffee to baked goods, desserts, and even some condiments, sugar is an important ingredient or addition to many recipes. However, as a nation we’re eating too much¹, and non-government organisations and the government are challenging people to consume less and the industry to use less.

The costs of obesity in terms of both human health and money spent on medical care are too big to ignore.

Sugar is a carbohydrate, a natural source of energy found in many types of food.

From browning to baking to preservation, sugars contribute some important functional qualities, as well. 

Sugar is not the only source of sweetness. In fact, there are several other options that have few—or even no—calories.

Not every customer wants to drink coffee unsweetened. Thankfully, there are many creative ways to add flavour and sweetness without overloading on sugar, syrups, and whipped cream. 

Tips from chefs and sensory experts to satisfy customers while lowering the amount of sugar.