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How Hotels Can Prepare for Summer Demand Without Losing Control of Costs

Summer can be one of the most profitable periods in the hospitality calendar, but higher occupancy ...

15 June 2026

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Delivering Value for the Nation Through Better Food Procurement

Since being appointed by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) to deliver the Buying Better Food ...

02 June 2026

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UK Market Trends: Key Foodservice Trends Impacting Margins

The UK hospitality market continues to evolve under a mix of cost pressures, global disruption and ...

01 June 2026

Why Are Food & Beverage Costs Rising Again in Hospitality — and What Can Operators Do About It?

*Disclaimer – information accurate as of May 2026, given the changing nature of the ongoing ...

27 May 2026

Creating Simpler, More Transparent Food Procurement for the Public Sector

Welcome to the second edition of Entegra in Conversation, where we sit down with the people ...

14 May 2026

From steaks to seafood: what shifting protein trends really mean for your bottom line

Price movement is only part of the story. As supply pressures, geopolitics and consumer demand ...

14 May 2026

Entegra to Host Webinar Exploring the Impact of Global Tensions on Food and Beverage Costs

Entegra, a subsidiary of Sodexo, will host a free webinar examining how geopolitical instability ...

07 May 2026

What good food procurement looks like in schools today

Food procurement in schools has become more complex. It is no longer just about securing supply ...

05 May 2026

Food price pressure is building. What it means for your school budget

Recent geopolitical disruption is adding further uncertainty to already volatile food markets, ...

05 May 2026

The Fuel Crunch Is Here: What It Means for Your Bottom Line

Fuel costs are once again becoming a major pressure point across industries. While fluctuations ...

24 April 2026

Corporate social responsibility meets the cost-smart GPO

Whether your company has a deeply entrenched CSR commitment or more modest sustainability ...

21 April 2026

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Entegra Acquires Prestige Purchasing to Accelerate Growth in UK Hospitality Sector

London 13/04/26 – Entegra Procurement Services®, a Sodexo company and a global leader in ...

13 April 2026

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Why Breakfast Can Make or Break a Hotel Stay

Guests rarely remember every detail of a stay, but breakfast tends to stick. It's one of the few ...

27 March 2026

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Why Culinary Culture and Innovation Matter More Than Ever

What people expect from a meal has changed. Good food is still the baseline. Where it comes from, ...

26 March 2026

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Equip Your Kitchen for Success: What Really Matters

A busy service doesn’t give you time to work around your equipment. When everything is set up ...

25 March 2026

People, Planet, and Purpose: Inside Our Approach to Vendor Governance and Social Value

Welcome to the first edition of Entegra in Conversation, our new series spotlighting the people ...

18 March 2026

The Power Behind Your Pour

With Entegra’s guidance, every drink on your menu works harder for your business. At Entegra, our ...

29 January 2026

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Food Cost and Inventory Control in Hotels

What’s Eating Your Profits? Fix Food Costs FastFood cost and inventory control remain two of the ...

26 January 2026

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What’s Slowing Down Your Food Supply Chain?

From farm to fork, every link in the food supply chain matters. But growing complexity, ...

19 January 2026

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Sustainable Catering That Delivers More Than Green Credentials

Sustainability is now a core part of commercial strategy in hospitality. Operators are under ...

15 January 2026

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How Hospitality Operators Can Navigate the New Budget

The latest budget introduces a new wave of cost pressures for hospitality. Some measures offer ...

02 December 2025

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Buying Better Food and Drink: A Framework for Social Value

Across the public sector, food and drink procurement has always been about more than filling ...

06 October 2025

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From Cage to Cage-Free: How Data Helped One Hotel Brand Transform Its Egg Sourcing

When a global hotel group set out to remove caged eggs from every one of its kitchens, they knew ...

22 September 2025

Free School Meals Expansion: A Turning Point for British Food Procurement

The newly published Follow the Carrot report, authored by food and farming campaign group Sustain, ...

18 September 2025

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The Hidden Costs in Your Menu (and How to Find Them)

The Hidden Costs on Your Menu (and How to Find Them)For experienced operators, menu costing is ...

27 August 2025

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Mind the Margin Gap: Why Theoretical Profitability Is Still Out of Reach

In a well-run hospitality business, you expect your numbers to stack up. Menus are costed. ...

27 August 2025

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What Autumn Food Trends Mean for British Hospitality Operators

Across the UK hospitality sector, food and beverage sourcing has rarely been more complex. ...

27 August 2025

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Entegra Joins CMAE as Official Corporate Partner

We’re proud to announce our new Corporate Partnership with the Club Management Association of ...

22 August 2025

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Looking Beyond the Season: Smarter Public Sector Buying

From school canteens to NHS kitchens, food procurement is becoming more complex and critical. ...

18 August 2025

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Why Supply Chain Transparency Matters for Sustainable Catering

As public sector organisations face growing pressure to meet environmental and social targets, a ...

16 July 2025