All news articles for May 2018

Popular venue: the stadium has hosted a plethora of sporting events (image credit: matthewleesdixon/iStock/thinkstock.co.uk)

MA500 Cardiff: the venue

By Nikkie Sutton

The next MA500 event is heading west to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 24 May. Here are some fun facts about the venue, ahead of next month’s conference:

Nutrition hit: Shami Radia says insects are tasty and easy to farm

Grubs up for pubs

By Nikkie Sutton

When it comes to snacking at the bar, crisps and nuts have seemingly got it sewn up, but Eat Grub co-founder Shami Radia explains why protein-packed insects have the edge over traditional foods and hopes customers pass on the message.

Discretionary spending: consumers have reduced leisure spend to prioritise essentials

Fall in consumer spends in pubs and bars, research shows

By James Wallin, MCA

Consumers reduced their spending in pubs and bars by three percentage points (pp) and eating out by 2pp year on year in the first quarter of 2018, amid a wider cutback in leisure spending, research from Deloitte reveals.

Welcome-break: A mass produced lager was just what CBC needed

Craft Beer connoisseur: guilty pleasures

By Craft Beer connoisseur

Like any self-respecting beer geek, I have principles; namely that I will never consciously choose to drink a mass-produced lager. These abominations, with their bland flavours and cardboard aroma are the very antithesis of everything I hold dear. Even...

Bounty: three new lagers will give operators plenty of choose from when it comes to curating its range this summer

New products: Here come the lagers

By James Beeson

Three new launches signal the start of the great British summer, as premium and craft lager options continue to prove popular.

Labelling issues: current regulations cause confusion

A guide to low and non-alcohol descriptors

By Poppleston Allen

Following the increasing popularity of low and no-alcohol drinks, the Government has responded to calls for the need to review the labelling of such drinks before the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 expire in December 2018

How should I market cider in my pub?

How to uncork the fizz in your cider offer

By Nikkie Sutton

It may have started from a relatively low base, but sales of cider in the on-trade are on the up, fuelled by a plethora of different marketing techniques.

Pushing forward: the fall in inflation has been driven by stability in the supply of products

Food prices remain low

By Nikkie Sutton

Wholesale foodservice price inflation has remained relatively low at 1.8% in March, continuing a level of stability after a turbulent 18 months for the sector.

Investing in outdoor equipment is a great idea, but make sure you do your homework first

Pub property: Outdoor pursuits

By Stuart Stone

Investing in your pub’s outdoor infrastructure in time to cash in on summer footfall can provide a huge boost for business. Here are the boxes that need ticking before breaking ground on a new outdoor project