Archives for March 14, 2008

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A first for pear

Gaymer Cider Company has announced the launch of Gaymers pear cider - the first brand owner to do so on draught.The company has designed a special...

Golden Wonder owner acquires Mr Porky

Snack supplier Tayto Golden Wonder has added to its exanding operation with the acquisition of Mr Porky owner Red Mill Snack Foods.The latest deal...

Inventive seeks support for under-threat flagship site

By The PMA Team

The general manager of Inventive Leisure's flagship Revolution vodka bar in Leadenehall Market, which is facing being forced to close at 6.30pm after violent incidents, is rallying customer support.

Brand royalty

Just as the beers on the bar send a message about a pub, so do the front-of-house food brands.Family brewer Wadworth & Co has recently revamped...

Carluccio's founder moves into pubs

By The PMA Team

Carluccio's founder Stephen Gee has launched a new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) company for the pub sector.

The man with the plan

If John Roscoe is nervous about being less than a week away from the biggest day in his professional year, he shows no sign of it. In fact, he seems...

Council backs SOS in pub demolition case

By Matt Eley Matt

A campaign group is celebrating after winning a major battle in its attempt to save a West Yorkshire pub. Leeds City Council planners have thrown out...

Opinion: A national blackout

The Society Independent Brewers Associations (SIBA) Conference in York last week showed a sector that was brimming with confidence. Despite the...

Hot rocks

Coming up with an offer that's distinct from the competition is a challenge for any pub. In a location such as the Isles of Scilly it's even more...