Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 0.4% month-on-month in August, the Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and NIQ reveals. Upward movement in prices indicates that inflationary pressures remain firmly embedded across the hospitality supply chain,…
Importance of Major European Waterways Major European waterways have played a crucial role in trade and economic activity across the continent for centuries. That remains true today. Inland waterways are still widely relied on for the transportation of a range…
The Current Status Quo Anyone who imports goods from overseas as part of their routine business operations understands the huge number of associated fees and costs. However, one fee that is rarely discussed is the cost of tolls on international…
Yesterday’s report from accountants UHY Hacker Young delivered a stark reality check for the hospitality sector. Profits across Britain’s 100 biggest restaurant groups have plummeted by 44% over the past year, dropping from £365m down to just £204m. The message from the…
Why Diversification is the New Resilience For nearly three decades, we have watched the hospitality supply chain evolve, but 2026 marks a structural shift. The industry has moved beyond the "vegan boom" into a more nuanced era: The Era of…
Mel Marriott the founder and CEO of Darwin & Wallace has joined Prestige Purchasing as Commercial Director. Mel brings a wealth of experience having worked in hospitality for many years with businesses such as Mitchells & Butler, All Bar One…
New data from the Foodservice Price Index (FPI) for July 2025 reveals that overall hospitality food and drink costs rose by 0.4% in the month, with the total basket up 3.7% on the year. The report, published by Prestige Purchasing,…
David Read, Founder and Chairman of Prestige Purchasing suggests that it’s not just the government that’s squeezing the life out of hospitality One evening a couple of weeks ago I drank an unseemly amount wine with a small group of…
David Read, Founder and Chairman of Prestige Purchasing argues that new AI-powered cybercrime redefines risk, response needs, and resilience especially for SMEs in the sector One Saturday morning a few weeks ago I went to my local Co-op supermarket to…
Reflecting on Our Journey Through Sustainable Agriculture Our Farm Study Tour offered participants a unique opportunity to witness sustainable farming practices firsthand. Visiting four leading farms, we explored how UK farmers are adapting to environmental challenges and implementing innovative solutions…