Upper Crust-owner SSP shares rise 3% on profit outlook for food and coffee group         

Increased travel boosted demand at coffee and sandwich retailer's outlets at airports and railway stations

Upper Crust-owner SSP, where Patrick Coveney is CEO, sees improved profit outlook   

Upper Crust owner SSP flagged upbeat annual profit expectations, as summer travel and increased traffic in North America underpinned robust demand in the outlets at airports and railways of the coffee and sandwich retailer. 

Shares in the company, which Patrick Coveney joined last year as chief executive after holding the top job at sandwich maker Greencore, operates food and beverage outlets at train stations and airports in 37 markets, rose 3% in London trade.