M&B developing Asian concept after Tampopo approach
M&B is looking to develop an Asian food-influenced concept, after an unsuccessful approach for Pan Asian restaurant chain Tampopo.
Archives for June 9, 2011
Brakes Group scoops eight gongs at BFFF
Foodservice supplier Brakes Group swept the board at last night's British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) awards winning eight gongs.
UKIP backs Thrive on Five campaign
The UK Independence Party has thrown its support behind the Publican's Morning Advertiser's Thrive on Five campaign.
Going beyond the law's intentions?
Far be it from me to jump to conclusions, but it may be that sometimes the police use the provisions of the Licensing Act in a slightly dubious way....
EBLEX names Best Steak Pie winner
EBLEX has crowned the winner of England's Best Steak Pie competition — Dunkleys of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Fuller's sees profit rise, driven by managed division
Fuller, Smith & Turner, the London brewer and pubco, has reported a 10% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit from £26.6m (2010:£29.3m).
Flying the flag for standards
Quality is the key to pub evolution — as sticky carpets and smelly toilets become harder to justify, says Pete Brown.
Russian Standard kicks off ad drive
Russian Standard has unveiled a new international advertising campaign for its namesake vodka, which kicked off with TV presence on Sky Sports...
Glendola snaps up bars from Saltire Taverns
Glendola Leisure has bought the two Frankenstein bars in Glasgow and Edinburgh from Saltire Taverns, for an undisclosed sum.
BrewDog slams CAMRA but books bar at its festival
BrewDog has booked a bar at the Great British Beer Festival, despite claiming CAMRA events are "stuffy, boring or misguided".
Community liaison officer at Arkell's
Arkells Brewery has introduced a "ground-breaking" initiative to help save its rural pubs that are under threat of closure. The Swindon-based...
BBPA faces duty escalator challenge
Campaigning against the duty escalator is set to be one of the "biggest challenges" head of public affairs at the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) David Wilson has admitted.