Pubs are key to the UK: I plan to protect them
New Community Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins says he's excited by his new role and promises to be the pub industry's champion in Government.
Archives for August 20, 2014
ALMR reveals Late Night Awards nominees
Stonegate and Luminar are leading the nominations for this year's Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) Late Night Awards.
New products
Carpigiani introduce new batch freezer
Carpigiani has launched the HE Maestro Batch Freezer.
Burgers remain nation’s favourite dish despite peak in popularity
Burgers are still the nation’s number one dish although their popularity has peaked, according to research carried out by foodservice consultancy Horizons.
Trend Watch
Trend Watch - Goat meat
It’s a key ingredient in Caribbean and African curries and has long been seen on menus in parts of America.
Arran Brewery calls time on Pier Head Tavern
Arran Brewery has surrendered the Punch Taverns lease of the Pier Head Tavern to ‘prevent the risk of damaging the brand’s reputation’.
Diageo falls foul of the Portman Group code
Diageo has fallen foul of the Portman Group code for the marketing of alcoholic drinks, a month after the Advertising Standards Authority found it in breach of its rules for posts on its Captain Morgan Facebook page.
Publicans urged to grab Christmas opportunity for spirits in pubs and bars
Pernod Ricard is urging licensees to unlock £52m of additional sales this December with a raft of initiatives to boost the spirits category.
Whitbread creates new pub brand Whitbread Inns
Leisure group Whitbread has launched a new pub brand called Whitbread Inns.
Brakspear reports strong results for year of ‘positive change’
T Davies & Sons, the parent company of Henley-based Brakspear, has reported a year of “positive change”, in which it saw pre-tax profits climb 26.2% to £3.5m.
Mr Jack's month-long birthday returns
Jack Daniel’s is running its month of birthday celebrations this September, for the 15th year running.
Licensees call for end to Saturday football screening ban
Publicans have called for an end to the ban on the screening of Premier League games at 3pm on Saturdays.
Publican slams Star's environmental credentials after solar panels refusal
A Star Pubs & Bars tenant has been left dismayed after being refused permission to fit solar panels on his pub.
Turner steps down as Novus chair
Novus Leisure, the London-based premium operator, is looking for a new chairman, after Graham Turner stepped down from the role he took up last October.