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Rising prices: the cost of ingredients was one reason business leaders gave as a worry due to Brexit

Ingredients prices and a staff shortage are trade’s biggest concerns over Brexit

Nine out of 10 operators who took part in a CGA and Fourth survey stated that the Brexit vote has already had a negative effect, with most citing an increase in the cost of ingredients and a decrease in the availability of staff.

Young Brits with food allergies 'fear' eating out

A significant number of young people aged between 16 and 24 and suffering from food allergies or intolerances fear eating out in pubs and restaurants, shocking new research has claimed.

Pubs could face severe workforce hit

Pubs could face another severe hit to its pool of workers, as recommendations in a new migration report would lead to further worker shortages, says UKHospitality (UKH).

Agreement reached on pubs code confidentiality

The pubs code adjudicator has agreed on principles for the publication of pubs code arbitration decisions with the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Beer still on top, but more Brits opting for alcohol-free

The UK’s favourite drink remains beer, with 17% of Brits asked citing it as their beverage of choice, however, an alcohol-free option came in at a close second new research has claimed.

AB InBev relaunches ‘premium light’ beer for wellness market

Brewing giant AB InBev will relaunch its Michelob Ultra premium light beer into the UK in a bid to replicate the brand’s US success.

A quarter of consumers more likely to revisit a tech-savvy venue

According to findings from CGA and Zonal research, the rapid rise in phone and app platforms in the hospitality sector is being driven by younger consumers.

How can your pub cut back on waste?

Businesses are under increasing pressure to cut back on waste and recycle more. Nick Burns from Robinsons Brewery, Clare Clark from the Roebuck in central London, and Pete Rayner of Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) look at the options for pubs...

World Cup drives record quarter for Stonegate

In a third quarter (Q3) trading update Stonegate Pub Company revealed a like-for-like sales increase of 6.1%.

Government’s big consultation on calorie labelling launched

The Government has launched a massive public consultation on calorie labelling for out-of-home food and drink, which could deliver the ultimatum on mandatory calorie labelling on pub food and drink.

Somerset cliff-edge pub to close after scare

A pub situated on the edge of a cliff has announced its closure following fears it could slip into the sea.

TRG believed to be in talks to buy Peach Pub Company

The Restaurant Group (TRG) is believed to be in talks to acquire Peach Pub Company, the Midlands-based, multiple pub operator, the MA’s sister title MCA has learned.

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