Hellmann's moves to free-range eggs
Mayonnaise brand Hellmann's is to be made only with free-range eggs from this month, meaning by all July all Hellmann's on sale in foodservice and...
Archives for February 11, 2008
Mitchells & Butlers property deal still on the cards
A number of shareholders in Mitchell's & Butlers (M&B) are said to be still hoping for a property deal to revitalise the value of their...
'Guinness brings back toucan logo to boost sales'
Guinness is bringing back the iconic toucan logo to its beer cans to boost sales, 26 years after the image was ditched - Daily MirrorIntelligent...
Patio heaters: a hot potato for the trade
Seven months after the smoking ban was introduced in England, pubs are bracing themselves for another prohibition. This time, the hot topic is patio...
OFT offers scam advice
The Office of Fair Trading has identified the top five tricks used to scam people. As part of its Scams Awareness Month, the OFT is warning consumers...
Punch shareholder against M&B deal
One Punch shareholder has warned it will vote against the proposed merger with Mitchells & Butlers
Chris Maclean: A financial dilemma
I bank with the Post Office. My bookkeeper tells me it is the cheapest option, they are open at more convenient hours and they are good for supplying...
Ask An Expert: Press coverage
How do I get positive coverage for my pub in the local press?Getting your pub in the local press is a good way of boosting trade - and it's something...
Pepsi launches Raw
Britvic has launched a new Pepsi made from natural ingredients exclusively for upmarket pubs and style bars. Capitalising on the growing demand for...
Back to Basics: Rent concessions
I recently obtained a rent concession from my landlord Punch Taverns. This was in response to a serious downturn in trading experienced in the second...
Hamish Champ: Residents' rights and music pubs
A small news item in the daily free Metro newspaper caught my eye last week.A pub in Stepney, east London, was in danger of losing its live music...