Diageo welcomes alcohol consultation
Diageo, the world's largest drinks firm, says using current laws around alcohol and wider information campaigns are the way forward for tackling...
Archives for July 21, 2008
Tuppen: Enterprise lessees coping well
Enterprise boss says there has been no material deterioration in the key indicators of its lessees' financial health and the tenanted system is flexible enough to cope in tough times.
Enterprise Inns says its business model is "robust
Enterprise Inns' leased and tenanted business model remains "robust" despite the current tough trading environment, the group said today.In an...
Old Bear brewery acquires Re-Cap
Old Bear Brewery in Keighley has bought the social enterprise bottling company Re-Cap for an undisclosed sum as part of its expansion plans. Re-Cap,...
Fair Pint gets FSB backing
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has given its backing to the anti-pubco Fair Pint campaign.
Timothy Taylor marks 150 years in the trade
The brewers of a celebrated ale have marked their 150th anniversary by looking forward to the future. Yorkshire brewers Timothy Taylor - which makes...
Pubs could face even more licensing conditions
Pubs could be hit with a host of new licensing conditions as part of a government plan to clampdown on irresponsible venues. The plan is among a...
Diageo invests £600,000 in staff training
Diageo is investing £600,000 in a new training programme for bar staff in August, claiming well-served spirits can provide a crucial point of...
Controversy over Coca Cola price increases
Controversy has erupted over the increased prices Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) is charging for post-mix Coca Cola in a new format it has...
Finalist selected for Budweiser Brewmaster competition
Budweiser has selected 10 finalists for its Brewmaster's Apprentice competition, which will make the winner an honourary brewmaster.At the final at...
Lib Dems call for tough measures on alcohol sales
The Liberal Democrats have called for a zero tolerance approach to selling alcohol to the underage. Don Foster, shadow secretary for Culture, Media...
WSTA: Use existing powers to stop underage drinking
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has published an action plan to help communities tackle underage drinking based on enforcing existing powers and a partnership approach.