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Friday five: the week’s top stories

Friday five: the week’s top stories

24-Apr-2026

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By Samira Gover

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Latest opening: Sova

Latest opening: Sova

24-Apr-2026 | By Joe Lutrario

Headlines

Government support called for as rising fuel prices push up inflation

Creams Café races to trademark ‘Froffle Toast’

Shopping forecast: the latest product launches for restaurants

Restaurants return to growth in March

Chickpea Group to open 10th pub-with-rooms with first Hampshire site

Ice Cream Union heads to Soho

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In focus

Uncorked: Sinéad McCarthy

Uncorked: Sinéad McCarthy

23-Apr-2026 By Joe Lutrario

Why predictable profit is the new priority for UK multi-site restaurant operators

Why predictable profit is the new priority for UK multi-site restaurant operators

Paid for by Crunchtime

Flash-grilled: Filippo Alessandri

Flash-grilled: Filippo Alessandri

22-Apr-2026 By Joe Lutrario

Undiscovered European Union ingredients take centre stage at Food & Drink Expo 2026

Undiscovered European Union ingredients take centre stage at Food & Drink Expo 2026

Paid for by European Union

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Insight

Matt Abé: “Once I set my mind to something I will see it through”

By Stefan Chomka

Matt Abé: “Once I set my mind to something I will see it through”

Casual Dining

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Restaurants return to growth in March

Restaurants return to growth in March

24-Apr-2026

Chickpea Group to open 10th pub-with-rooms with first Hampshire site

Chickpea Group to open 10th pub-with-rooms with first Hampshire site

23-Apr-2026By Samira Gover

Cosy Club to make London debut

Cosy Club to make London debut

22-Apr-2026By Shwetali Sapte

Fine Dining

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Latest opening: Sova

Latest opening: Sova

24-Apr-2026By Joe Lutrario

The Wolseley owner to open Mayfair hotel under its new Colbert Collection

The Wolseley owner to open Mayfair hotel under its new Colbert Collection

23-Apr-2026

Uncorked: Sinéad McCarthy

Uncorked: Sinéad McCarthy

23-Apr-2026By Joe Lutrario

Matt Abé: “Once I set my mind to something I will see it through”

Matt Abé: “Once I set my mind to something I will see it through”

23-Apr-2026By Stefan Chomka

QSR & Street Food

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Crowd pleasers: how food halls became hospitality’s not-so-secret weapon

Crowd pleasers: how food halls became hospitality’s not-so-secret weapon

21-Apr-2026By Stefan Chomka

Plump and grind: Joe & the Juice launches collagen-infused matcha drink

Plump and grind: Joe & the Juice launches collagen-infused matcha drink

16-Apr-2026By Stefan Chomka

Arcade reveals more details for its upcoming Covent Garden food hall

Arcade reveals more details for its upcoming Covent Garden food hall

14-Apr-2026By Joe Lutrario

Domino’s launches range of thinner, more premium pizzas

Domino’s launches range of thinner, more premium pizzas

13-Apr-2026By Joe Lutrario

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