Editorial
Pubcos must honour original review dates
There’s been more twists and turns to the introduction of the pubs code than in an Agatha Christie novel.
Archives for May 11, 2016
Health
AB InBev: offer consumers choice to help tackle problem drinkers
The relationship between alcohol and crime is not new news to our industry and for many years we have worked hard to play our part in tackling irresponsible drinking and encouraging smarter choices. So, when the Government identified alcohol as one of...
Beer
“There are too many brewers chasing too small a market.” - SIBA's Mike Benner
I keep hearing this statement, both from brewers and from licensees. Is the current ‘craft beer’ boom set to turn to bust as too many brewers fight it out for access to a declining number of pubs?
ALLERGENS
New ‘next generation’ allergen awareness e-learning course launched
CPL Online has announced the launch of a new allergen awareness e-learning course.
Brexit could put thriving gin industry at risk, treasury warned
The UK would be putting its currently booming gin industry at risk if it left the EU, industry leaders have warned the government.
'Wake-up call' needed for London pubs with poor food hygiene
More than 100 City of London food businesses are at risk of losing more than half their customers due to bad food hygiene practices, new research claims.
Trade 'cannot allow' overprotective new drinking guidelines to stand
CPL director and former pub operator Paul Chase has called for an independent review of the new drinking guidelines released by chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies earlier this year.
Comment
How an English brewer is bringing pubs to France
Roger Protz visits Lyon to take a look at how Charles Wells is bringing a slice of traditional English pub life to France’s second city — and discovers that the locals are really taking to it.
Pubs code
Licensees left in dark over MRO amid claims pubs code 'wrongfully' delayed
A last-minute delay to the pubs code has left many tied tenants in the dark as to whether they will qualify for the market rent only (MRO) option at their upcoming rent review.
Health
Draconian alcohol limits unachievable
I was surprised to learn that my Auntie Irene was a problem drinker. When she died, well into her 80s, I am sure all the ladies who knew her from the local WI would be shocked.