'Sustainability more important than ever'

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington spoke with Darwin and Wallace boss Mel Marriott on the headlines of this week

Further reading:

  • Publican Award winDarwin and Wallace took home the title of Best Drinks Offer at this year's virtual ceremony with judges impressed by the company's green credentials, bespoke design and top-notch food offer.
  • Reopening plan - With outdoor trading permitted from Monday 12 April, we hear about the company's anticipations on reopening, voicing concerns about impact of bad weather
  • Sustainability - the duo discuss the environmental effect of the pandemic on the sector and the wider community
  • Test and Trace impactIt is understood pubs will need to take customer contact details amid reopening and until September with all members of groups having to provide information.
  • Vaccine passports - Eight out of 10 licensees oppose Government-proposals to introduce a vaccine passport policy for pubs, according to a poll of The Morning Advertiser (MA) readers.