Archives for January 10, 2011

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Scots pub flooded with sewage

By Lesley Foottit

An Ayrshire pub lost a week of trade over Christmas due to an external sewage problem, which caused the pub to be flooded with excrement. Ongoing...

Gazing into their crystal balls

By Hamish Champ

So, a new year then. Challenges await all those operating in the pub and brewing sectors in the coming 12 months, particularly in the light of last...

Carlsberg adds 5p to pints at wholesale

By John Harrington

Carlsberg UK has announced a wholesale price rise of 5p per pint. The increase, which is duty inclusive and amounts to 3.5% across all its brands, will take effect from Monday 31 January.

Carlsberg: They deliver more, don't you know

By Claire Dodd Claire

It's a well-known fact that big companies like to speak in marketing jargon to doggedly push their brands. While phrases such as "we have created a...

Shandy goes Turbo with new drink

By Claire Dodd Claire

Turbo Shandy, a new drink which aims to bridge the gap between lagers and RTDs, has been launched. The drink is brewed in the Lake District and...

Young's to open Alma hotel

By The PMA Team

Brewer and pub operator Young's is to launch a new hotel next week following a £2.7m investment.

Major brewers add 3.5p to 7p per pint

By John Harrington

Major brewers have announced wholesale price rises of between 3.5p and 7p per pint for January and February, the Morning Advertiser has learned....

Be At One plans ambitious roll-out

By Hamish Champ

Be At One, the London-based cocktail bar operator, has ambitious plans to grow the size of its estate having seen like-for-like sales over the past...

M&B launches pub finder iPhone app

By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Managed pub chain Mitchells & Butlers has launched an iPhone app that will show the location of the nearest Vintage Inns restaurant.

Portman Group opens up its complaints panel

By Hamish Champ

The Portman Group, the drinks industry watchdog, is offering the opportunity for people to apply to join its Independent Complaints Panel (IPC). The...

New Blue Ball Brewery opens in Cheshire

By Claire Dodd Claire

A microbrewery has opened aiming to both produce unusual and challenging brews and assist pubs to brew their own beer too. The Blue Ball Brewery in...

Hospitality key to job creation

By The PMA Team

The Prime Minister's jobs summit emphasises the importance of the hospitality industry as a jobs creator, says Ufi Ibrahim, BHA chief executive.