All news articles for February 2020

Stocking strategy: pub founder Randy Rampersad only stocks from eco-friendly or charitable suppliers

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Ethical products pay off, says pub founder

By Emily Hawkins

The labour involved in searching for eco-friendly and ethical suppliers pays off, pub founder Randy Rampersad told attendees at The Morning Advertiser’s MA500 conference.

Sustainable food: it could be using farmed fish or avoiding meat but here, MA discovers how you can be greener with your food offer

Future-proofing pub food

By Emily Hawkins

Avoiding meat, consuming farmed fish or cutting out the distance food has to travel are all key aspects in creating a more environmentally friendly future.

Ongoing discussions: the deal was first announced in July last year

Stonegate/Ei deal approved by CMA

By Nikkie Thatcher

The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has passed the proposed acquisition of Ei Group by Stonegate Pub Company, after the pubcos satisfied the watchdog that a set number of pubs would be sold to avoid potential monopolies.

Peacekeeping force: how can pub staff effectively resolve customer conflict?

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How to be a pub peacemaker

By Stuart Stone

CPL Online director of learning and education Martin Hilton shared how publicans can turn their staff into an effective peacekeeping force and steer customers off the warpath with a handful of conflict resolution tips.

The Morning Advertiser podcast episode four Simon Emeny Fuller's

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Fuller's boss Simon Emeny on the future of the pubco

By MA Podcast

In the fourth episode of The MA Podcast, Ed Bedington talks to Fuller's boss Simon Emeny about the pubco's future, threats to the trade and why we should be celebrating success.

Joint consultation: the decision was made by a variety of groups including veterans and licensing authorities

VE Day opening hours extension confirmed

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs in England and Wales that are licensed to trade until 11pm will be able to serve for an additional two hours on Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May from 11am until 1am the following morning to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day,...

Well earned: the pub was praised for its strong community focus, relaxed ambience and great beer

250-year-old family gem wins CAMRA's pub of the year

By Alice Leader

A heritage pub that has stood at the heart of a family for 250 years has been named the best in the country in Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub of the Year competition for the second time.

The Beast: Mark Labbett and St Austell team up for pub quiz campaign

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St Austell launches the Proper Pub Quiz campaign

By St Austell Brewery

St Austell Brewery has joined forces with quiz expert and TV personality, Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett on its latest on trade campaign for its flagship IPA, Proper Job.

Road rage: pub boss seeks to sue council after roadworks cause major disruption for trade

B&K boss to sue council over ‘agony’ roadworks

By Alice Leader

Brewhouse & Kitchen is set to sue a council after it claimed roadworks that lasted more than a year outside one of its sites saw the business make a ‘material loss in trade’.

Legal Q&A: specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen discusses mice infestations and the next steps for licensees facing a summary review

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Legal Q&A: summary review after fight and dealing with mice

By Poppleston Allen

The latest Legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen covers visits from the environmental health officer and the next steps for licensees facing a summary review.

Beat the bin: watchdog asks operators to battle food waste

Pubs to tackle £3.2bn a year food waste

By Alice Leader

A software provider for the hospitality industry is calling for operators to reduce food waste because the average value of wasted goods at every site is more than £10,000 a year.

Seconds out: White collar boxing must be regulated correctly

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Pubs and white collar boxing: avoid a knockout blow

By Poppleston Allen

The Institute of Licensing is conducting a survey on white collar boxing, after being contacted by a media company working on a documentary on the subject.

Creating a best cellar: if your cellar runs smoothly, your business will too

How to create a best cellar

By Stuart Stone

Serving the best possible drinks is vital in keeping customers coming back – get it wrong and you can kiss those drinkers goodbye. But if you can keep your cellar in mint condition, you could make a real name for yourself

Bean there: UCC says many businesses make the same mistakes with serving coffee

UCC launches video series

By Nikkie Thatcher

Supplier UCC Coffee UK & Ireland has unveiled a series of videos in a bid to bring to life its data-driven approach to coffee excellence.