All news articles for August 2018

Farewell: Chalk Farm's iconic Lock Tavern is set to change hands at the end of this month. (Image: Ewan Munro, Flickr)

Iconic Camden music venue changes hands

By Emily Hawkins

Famous Camden venue the Lock Tavern is set to change hands at the end of this month, with new owners pledging that the pub will continue its showcasing of live music.

Returning trend: pasta is set to make a comeback, according to a new report

Summer food trends for 2018

By Nikkie Sutton

Kimchi fries and red rice are two trends set to be big with diners this summer, according to a new report.

Star site: the NWTC boss Chris Hill sees Sheffield as a vibrant place that is full of character and energy (image credit) thinkstock.co.uk/tupungato)

The MA500 crowd is coming to Sheffield

By Nikkie Sutton

Multi-award-winning business The New World Trading Company opened one of its Botanist sites under two years ago in Sheffield – where the MA500 meets in September – and chief executive Chris Hill reveals the peaks and troughs of operating in the city.

Career progression: we ask business development managers Adam Sykes from Fullers (top) Anna Clissold from Admiral (middle) and Craig Nevins from Star Pubs & Bars (bottom) about their career development and training

Street smarts: BDM career progression

By Claire Churchard and Greg Pitcher

Business development managers (BDMs) play a vital role in supporting and developing pubs in a group, but the career path to success isn’t always obvious. Three top BDMs reveal how they got to where they are now

Financial results: Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies reported that 2017 was a 'satisfactory year' despite cost pressures

Brakspear turnover increases by 11%

By Stuart Stone

JT Davies & Sons, the parent company for Henley-based brewer and pub operator Brakspear, has reported its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2017.

Achievement: Under Warner’s tenure Budweiser has grown to become the UK's second biggest beer brand

AB InBev announces new North Europe President

By James Beeson

Global drinks giant AB InBev has announced that Paula Lindenberg, currently vice-president of marketing for Brazil, will head up the UK & Ireland business from January 2019.

Outside in: organise events to maximise outdoor spaces

Making the most of the hot weather

By Poppleston Allen

It is fair to say that the prolonged period of hot weather has taken us all by surprise, lasting much longer than the usual couple of weeks of sunshine we usually experience during the
summer.

Digital businesses: There has been trade support for a Government suggestion that firms like Amazon could face a new tax

Support for tax on digital businesses

By Emily Hawkins

Trade organisation UKHospitality has said it hopes the Government will follow through on its suggestion that it might introduce a tax on digital businesses.

On the rise: Beer Adventures' app has recorded 8,000 check-ins to pubs, bars, breweries around the globe

Beer tourism app launches crowdfunding campaign

By James Beeson

Beer tourism software application Beer Adventures is to launch a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to raise up to £250,000 for development, new features and expanding its global team of staff.

Space age: making the most of available space at your premises is vital

How to maximise space in your pub

By Stuart Stone

Maximising space in your pub doesn’t have to mean expensive alterations or extensions. More affordable, and less disruptive, options for adding a new dimension are now readily available

Star treat: spa day for the hard-working female licensees

Female licensees receive Star treatment

By Emily Hawkins

Star Pubs & Bars treated some of its top female licensees to a spa day as a reward for their hard work in a historically male-dominated industry.

Going multiple: Cambscuisine now has nine sites in its portfolio

The lowdown on Cambscuisine

By Nikkie Sutton

Crowdfunding to expand one of its brands, multiple operator Cambscuisine highlights the changing market and how to stay afloat in Cambridge.

On the up: St Peter's beer production capacity can now grow from 4m bottles to 16m a year

Alcohol-free beer producer ramps up production

By Nicholas Robinson

St Peter’s Brewery, maker of alcohol-free beer Without, has ramped up its production with the opening of a new bottling line just two years after inception.

Take note: The Insolvency Service said this case should serve as a warning to other operators

Why you shouldn’t lie about your food-hygiene rating

By Nikkie Sutton

A restaurant owner has been banned from running companies for five years after he falsely advertised a five-star food-hygiene rating in a local publication, highlighting why operators should be truthful about their score.

Apples and pears: the two London festivals were very different affairs

London Craft Beer Festival v GBBF: which came out on top?

By James Beeson

Traditionally, the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is London’s showcase beer event. Held at the start of August each year, the festival features more than 1,000 beers, ciders and perries from all across the world, and proclaims to be Britain’s biggest...

Control and stability: a wide-ranging list of factors have been blamed for the sector's low staff retention

Why is hospitality staff retention so low?

By Emily Hawkins

Unsociable working hours and low pay are among the top reasons the bar and restaurant industry struggles to retain workers, according to new research.

Measuring happiness: a review of the mood in the catering sector has been released

Food jobs will be cut to ‘absorb costs’

By Nicholas Robinson

Catering firms are preparing to cut jobs to absorb increasing costs, while a significant proportion of operators claim they do not plan to hire new staff this year.