All news articles for June 2018

Important step: pubcos' 'commitment to clarity and transparency' is welcomed

Pubcos waive confidentiality rights over MRO

By Michelle Perrett

The six pub-operating businesses (POBs) covered by the pubs code have agreed to waive their right to confidentiality in market-rent-only (MRO) option arbitration decisions.

Endless combinations: most plants can be used in a gin mix so it offers creativity (image credit: DrPASk/CuCuRemus/iStock/Thinkstock.co.uk)

What is the future of gin?

By Nikkie Sutton

The gin bubble has been afloat for a while now and while some experts say it’s time to burst will come, others state that gin is here to stay.

Cheers: whisky can be young and fun

In association with Hi-Spirits

How can we increase whisky sales?

By Nicholas Robinson

Dark, moody and complex are three words few would deny succinctly describe the whisky category. However, though seemingly innocuous, such an ‘inoffensive’ handful of words is actually detrimental to whisky’s ability to step up its performance.

High stakes: the World Cup is entering the knockout stages

World Cup knockouts get under way

By James Beeson

England might not be in footballing action over the weekend, but there are more than a few tasty World Cup knockout fixtures for pubgoers to sink their teeth into.

Tragic incident: a spokesperson for Whitbread said their thoughts are with the guest's family (image credit: Google maps)

Woman chokes to death at Beefeater pub

By Nikkie Sutton

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to a Beefeater pub after they received reports of a woman choking earlier this week (26 June).

EU citizens: should I stay or should I go?

8 things pubs need to know to keep EU staff in the UK

By Michelle Perrett

Got staff from the EU? Want them to continue working for your pub after Brexit? Then follow these 8 steps to help your employees obtain new UK immigration status using the recently published Government settlement scheme.

Call to arms: SIBA is calling on brewers, publicans and beer lovers to back its proposals

SIBA sets out Small Breweries’ Relief reform proposals

By James Beeson

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has set out its proposals for reform of the Small Breweries’ Relief Scheme (SBR), as it seeks to encourage growth and investment in British independent brewing, while protecting smaller craft producers.

Plastic use and misuse: advice for pubs launched by the Sustainable Restaurant Association

Cut disposable plastics in pubs with new SRA advice

By Claire Churchard

Pubs looking to cut their use of disposable plastics, such as straws, cups and cling film, have a fresh repository of advice to draw on with the launch of ‘Unwrapping Plastics: Use and Misuse in Hospitality’ manual from the Sustainable Restaurant Association...

Open and approachable: Ian Fozard has run a brewery and has experience in the pub trade

SIBA announces new chairman

By Nikkie Sutton

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has announced Rooster’s Brewery’s Ian Fozard as the organisation’s new national chairman.

Quick evacuation: more than 70 fire officers battled the blaze at Yummy Pub Co's Somers Town Coffee House

'Serious' blaze at Yummy Pub Co site

By Nikkie Sutton

A serious fire has damaged the roof and second floor of Yummy Pub Co's Somers Town Coffee House pub in Euston, central London, forcing it to close.

Additional sites: boutique inns and hotel operator to add five sites

Stay Original estate to double over next four years

By MCA

The boutique inns and hotel operator Stay Original Company, formerly known as Draco Pub Company, is planning to add five additional sites to its estate over the next four years, MA's sister title MCA has learnt.

Apprenticeship launch: the programmes will target commis chefs and chefs de partis

Red Mist launches apprenticeship schemes

By MCA

Surrey and Hampshire-based pub group Red Mist Leisure has announced a partnership with Farnborough College of Technology to develop two new apprenticeship schemes.

Switching preference: Global Data predicted that consumers may welll choose frozen over fresh food due to the CO2 crisis

CO2 crisis has potential to drive a switch to frozen food

By Nikkie Sutton

The CO2 shortage gripping the UK food and drinks industry is predicted to lead to shortages of beer, fizzy drinks and chilled foods such as raw and cooked meats, and poultry, according to data experts.

The knowledge: The Beer & Cider Academy has various different levels of training available

How to become a Beer Sommelier (Part One)

By James Beeson

With the number of breweries in the UK now around the 2,000 mark, and beer imports showing no signs of slowing down, it’s more important than ever for bar staff to be educated about the different types of beer on the marketplace.

Moving forward: Paul Dickinson joined Fuller's in 2011 as executive chef and became director of food in 2017

Fuller's: We have a formula to get famous for food

By Tom Lee, FoodSpark

Fuller's director of food Paul Dickinson explains his long-term plans for the pub group’s food offering, how he hopes to improve working conditions for chefs and why he absolutely hates an inverted scotch egg.

Shock: Britain could run out of beer

Beer stocks low due to CO2 shortage

By Nicholas Robinson

Brewers large and small are running low or have run out of products as the Europe-wide CO2 shortage worsens, putting a stop to brewing and packaging for many.

Essential reading: Ciderology is designed to be a guide for the UK’s favourite apple-based drink

New book aims to educate drinkers about world of cider

By James Beeson

The impact of terrior and climate on flavour, how cider has evolved over the centuries and how to match cider and food are just some of the topics covered in a new book by cider expert Gabe Cook.