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Popularity of takeaways remains high
hile the pandemic and lockdowns understandably led
understand how the sector is developing, as it allows them
to an increase in demand for takeaways and deliveries,
to plan their menus to take advantage of the latest trends,”
it seems it’s resulted in a more permanent shift in
added Gordon Lauder. “It looks like hospitality at home is
consumer behaviour in favour of the sector.
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The latest CGA and Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker
“To encourage orders, add tempting options to suit
lifted, deliveries and takeaways remain popular and are
all tastes to your menus, including all-time favourite
set to maintain a significant share of restaurant and
chicken, as well as items for your customers with dietary
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requirements. We have a wide range of products at Central
Sales in July 2021 were 206% higher than in July 2019.
Foods that are just perfect for takeaway and delivery
Gordon Lauder, MD at frozen food distributor Central
menus – helping fast food operators to take advantage of
Foods, attributes this in part to consumers becoming more
this increasing demand for takeout and delivery.”
familiar with the quality and convenience of takeaway and
Browse the range at www.centralfoods.co.uk
delivered food. “It’s very interesting that the CGA and Slerp statistics show that even though consumers returned to eating out once restrictions were lifted, the increased demand for hospitality at home has remained high,” he said. “Consumers have become used to the convenience of deliveries and more aware of the high quality takeaway options that are available.” Central Foods supplies a range of fast food products to the sector, including chicken and poultry under the Golden Valley Foods brand and vegetarian and vegan items under the KaterVeg! brand. “It’s very useful for takeaway and delivery operators to 31
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