Scottish manifesto
UKIP calls for smoking ban to be scrapped
UKIP has called for the smoking ban to be scrapped in an attempt to reverse laws that "pushed people away from their local and into the supermarkets".
Archives for April 6, 2016
Vegan pub opened by former BrewDog man closes after 11 weeks of business
Bristol’s first vegan pub has closed after only being open for 11 weeks.
FOOD SAFETY
Top 5 food safety slip ups - and how to avoid them
Cross-contamination is the top area operators slip up on when it comes to food safety, as well as hand hygiene and improper sourcing, a leading expert has revealed.
Coffee
‘Sexy’ baristas important for consumers' choice in coffee venue
'People watching' and attractive baristas are two of the most important qualities customers look for when seeking a coffee venue, according to research from Brita.
Portuguese beer Super Bock launched to UK on-trade
Brookfield Drinks has announced it will distribute Portuguese pilsner Super Bock to the British on-trade.
PMA events
What’s the future of beer and cider?
The first Future Trends: Beer and Cider event organised by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) will be held in London on 22 June and will arm the trade with insight into the sector’s latest new product development and innovation.
PMA500
'Soho has a long, vibrant history': Q&A with Inception Group's Charlie Gilkes
Inception Group director and co-founder Charlie Gilkes will be speaking at the next PMA500 event on the benefits of operating in Soho, creating memorable experiences for guests and how to stand out in a competitive market.
PMA500
Soho: The lowdown on the latest PMA500 club
The upcoming PMA500 business club meeting will take place in central London - here's a lowdown on Soho's scene.
Manchester’s breweries old and new join forces
Old and new brewers JW Lees and Cloudwater Brew Co have come together for the first time to create a new beer for Manchester Beer Week later this spring.
Local authorities
Council roadworks 'nightmare' could cause pub closure
An outraged licensee fears he is on the verge of having to close his pub because nightmare roadworks have devastated his trade.
BrewDog shares recipes online for beers yet to be released
BrewDog has unveiled DIY Dog 2.0, a collection of 21 online recipes for a range of beers that are yet to be released.
Punch director: 'Are your staff empowered to give great customer service?'
I was fortunate enough to enjoy a fantastic customer service experience recently. In fact it was so good, I can't stop telling everyone about it and now I'm about to tell you too…
Beer
Innis & Gunn pumps £3.1m into Perth brewery acquisition
Scottish brewing giant Innis & Gunn has bought Perth-based Inveralmond Brewery Limited after raising £3.1m for the acquisition and is set to pump a significant amount into its redevelopment as a new product development brewery.
Consumer Trends
Brits increasingly embracing ‘menu hacking’
Brits are becoming increasingly inclined to 'menu hack' when dining in a pub or restaurant, according to new research.