Phoebe Fraser

London

News Editor at MCA Insight

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Articles

Gail’s to launch sustainable ice teas

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Gail’s to launch sustainable ice teas By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-16T07:42:00 Gail’s head of coffee Jessica Worden told London Coffee Festival the brand is launching two new cold-brew iced teas infused with repurposed fruit pulp
Openings of the week

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Openings of the week By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-16T07:45:29.937 MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Big Mamma, Cosy Club, WatchHouse, and more
Hostech 2025: Majestic CEO on unlocking growth with omnichannel insights

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Hostech 2025: Majestic CEO on unlocking growth with omnichannel insights By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-16T07:45:44.820 At this year’s Hostech, exec chairman and CEO John Colley will unpack the brand’s evolving data strategy and recent acquisition of Vagabond wine bars
Westminster’s short-term alfresco licences ‘stifle Soho economy’

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Westminster’s short-term alfresco licences ‘stifle Soho economy’ By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:57:00 Hospitality leaders have criticised Westminster City Council’s policy of granting short-term pavement licences, warning that it imposes unnecessary costs and red tape
Pubs granted late-night extension for Women’s Euros final stages

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Pubs granted late-night extension for Women’s Euros final stages By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:51:00 The decision to extend hours from the usual 11pm closing time to 1am was taken to mark the tournament as an event of “exceptional national significance”
March inflation increase adds to supply chain pressures for hospitality

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

March inflation increase adds to supply chain pressures for hospitality By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:10:00 Year-on-year inflation rose to +2.0% in March 2025, signalling persistent pressures in key categories despite overall relatively low levels of inflation
SSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

SSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T07:09:00 SSP will assume immediate operation of the existing landside and airside bars, with plans to redevelop both sites into modernised bar kitchen concepts
Vaulkhard Group secures £5.2m funding, acquires Newcastle freehold

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Vaulkhard Group secures £5.2m funding, acquires Newcastle freehold By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T07:02:00 The funding from HSBC UK will also support a major refurbishment of Offshore 44, the group’s Quayside venue, and is now eyeing further acquisitions
Butcombe Group delivers record Q1 results and double-digit growth

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Butcombe Group delivers record Q1 results and double-digit growth By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:44:00 The group achieved record revenues of £149m, up from £144.4m, with underlying group EBITDA growing 7.4%. CEO Jonathan Lawson said the results reflected “continued operational strength and effective strategic investments”
Burgerism CEO: ‘We’re not chasing scale for the sake of it’

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Burgerism CEO: ‘We’re not chasing scale for the sake of it’ By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-14T13:12:00 Co-founder and CEO Mark Murphy tells MCA the brand has two locations currently in the pipeline, including one in a high-footfall urban location