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Figures revealed earlier this year by the British Coffee Association show that Brits are drinking a staggering 95 million cups of coffee a day. This is an increase of 25 million from a decade ago, when the figure was 70 million each day*. To help operators capitalise on this growing popularity, Beacon, Britain’s leading purchasing company, has teamed up with its leading suppliers to identify the very latest in coffee trends.

Summer’s in full swing, and after predictions that the country will be experiencing hotter-than-average weather until the end of August now’s the time to embrace seasonal alcohol trends. As such, Beacon, Britain’s leading purchasing company, is highlighting the latest top tipples to tempt consumers out of home to quench their thirst.

Following the hot temperatures that have recently swept the country, Beacon, Britain’s leading purchasing company, has reported that vegetables such as carrots have been shrinking in size and reducing in quantity, resulting in an expected price increase of up to 75%.

Beacon, Britain’s leading purchasing company, is encouraging operators to expand their ranges of English wine and explore varieties of the popular drink, following news that producers are on course for their best and biggest vintage ever. The strong harvest is a result of the unusually warm weather conditions throughout June and early July.

As the number of vegetarians continues to rise, with 1.14 million Brits following a meat-free diet*, so does demand for a varied offering on menus across the country, making it more important than ever for operators to stand out from the crowd.