Reef goes Global
Molson Coors Brewing Company UK has licensed Global Brands to produce and distribute the Reef RTD brand.
Archives for March 14, 2012
Pedrick heads new wholesale venture
Colin Pedrick, former managing director of Enterprise Inns and UK and Ireland president of AB InBev, is among a group of pub and drinks industry veterans to launch a new wholesale business.
Beware the spectre of PPL charges
You may have seen the PMA recently regarding the view that PPL’s proposed charges are likely to remain at recommended levels. This follows press articles about the process, including the large sums raised by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers...
It’s good to talk to your MP
I met up with my MP William Bunter recently and suggested popping along to a pub for a pint and some lunch. Eventually, we managed to find one that hadn’t been boarded up and ventured in. Arriving at the bar we ordered a couple of pints. I was in the...
Freehouse Business Club: Three licensees share their big ideas
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s latest Freehouse Business Club meeting, held in February 2012, featured insights from three successful freeholders.
Pubs slow to use online booking systems
Pubs are not utilising national online booking facilities as well as their restaurant counterparts.
M&B community pubs get new name
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has placed its c.130-strong Town Centre & Community pubs under one name Oak Tree Pubs.
Punch to improve training for BDMs
Punch Taverns has an-nounced plans to ‘upskill’ all its business relationship managers (BRMs) in the core estate by the end of 2012.
Stephen Fry defends Hobbit pub in Southampton
British actor Stephen Fry has leapt to the defence of a pub in Southampton called ‘The Hobbit’ which has been threatened with legal action by lawyers in Hollywood.
FSB calls for new finance options
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Government to back alternative finance options to help pubs struggling to secure loans.
New identity for Orchard Pig
The Orchard Pig artisan ciders and juices have been given a facelift across all of its 16 on and off trade products.
Triple Crown ale from Brains
Welsh brewer Brains has crafted a 'refreshingly moreish' ale in celebration of Wales’ Triple Crown triumph.