Archives for November 16, 2011

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Key operational figures leave Mitchells & Butlers

By Mark Wingett

Mitchells & Butlers has announced that three leading members of its operational team are to leave the company as part of plans to simplify its organisational structure under the leadership of Bob Ivell.

Pieminister to open pop-up shop

By Lesley Foottit

Premium pie maker Pieminister is opening a pop-up shop in east London at the end of the month (28 November).

Pubs in squatters warning

By Gurjit Degun

Pub owners are being warned of an increase in squatters targeting empty commercial property after the Government introduced legislation making it illegal to squat in residential buildings.

Old-school landlords are our unsung heroes

By Tony Jennings

Whenever I chat to Chas, the landlord of my local, I am impressed not only by the depth of his pub-trade knowledge but its streetwise nature.

Toast the roast

By Lesley Foottit

The traditional Sunday roast is firmly entrenched into family life, which means the on-trade needs to deliver. People expect a lot from it — succulent meat, crisp roast potatoes, golden Yorkshire puddings, perfect vegetables — and to top it all off, a...

Venison sales increase 34%

By Lesley Foottit

Venison is the “new beef this season” with purchase rises of around 34% on 2006, according to Mintel Report Poultry & Game 2012.