Tag Archive: benchmarking

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Foodservice inflation accelerates in December – why benchmarking is critical

March 4, 2026 1:42 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 1.1% in December, according to the recent data. The uplift... View Article

How can benchmarking help hospital caterers?

February 10, 2026 5:43 am Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Hospital catering operates under intense pressure. Teams are expected to deliver nutritious, appealing meals that support patient recovery, meet diverse... View Article

Top five things to do in 2026 to help manage your procurement costs

February 3, 2026 12:40 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

The new year is well underway, so it’s the ideal time for catering and hospitality teams to take stock of... View Article

Riding the inflation rollercoaster

December 19, 2025 4:25 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Foodservice inflation this year has been anything but predictable. After six consecutive months of increases through 2025 – with only... View Article

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Cost of Christmas dinner rises by a third reveals Quenelles

December 3, 2025 8:47 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has soared by a third in the past five years, according to new... View Article

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Five reasons why benchmarking is a good idea for care homes

November 20, 2025 10:20 am Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Running a successful care home is a constant balancing act. Operators must deliver exceptional care, maintain high standards, manage rising... View Article

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Insights from the AlixPartners Foodservice Growth Event 2025

November 14, 2025 12:05 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Last week, our Managing Director, Paul Wright, attended the 13th annual AlixPartners Foodservice Growth Event, held at the QEII Centre... View Article

What will a Quenelles report tell you?

August 11, 2025 8:20 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

When it comes to foodservice procurement, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. At Quenelles, we believe transparency is the... View Article

Foodservice inflation for June 2025: why benchmarking matters more than ever in a volatile market

August 6, 2025 2:15 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

The latest data from industry analysts and mainstream media reveals that the UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of... View Article