CMBC responds to CAMRA reporting Fresh Ale to Trading Standards
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has defended the launch of its Fresh Ale after the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) reported it to Trading Standards.
Archives for April 4, 2024
THE CASK PROJECT
Breweries collaborate for ultra-hoppy Proper Job beer
Independent breweries St Austell and Burning Sky have come together to create a “supercharged” version of the former’s famed Proper Job cask ale.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Martyn’s Law – Where are we now?
I thought I would provide a brief update on Martyn’s Law (also known as the Protect Duty) – proposed legislation to impose a legal requirement on publicly accessible venues to consider the threat from terrorism and to implement proportionate measures.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024
Publican Awards 2024 Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) winner, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I: Liberation Group
Liberation Group’s laser focus on continuing to evolve and elevate its offer across all areas of the business and its strong future forward approach saw it scoop the Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) title.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024
Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) winner, sponsored by CMBC: Punch Pubs & Co
Energetic, passionate and innovative are all words expressed by the judges when it came to the winner of the Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) 2024.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024
Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) winner: Shepherd Neame
Partnership has been a major facet of the pub trade for generations, and with changing models and market conditions, the concept has never been more important and vital, and with Kent-based brewery Shepherd Neame, it’s a concept that vital to its success.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024
Publican Awards Best Sustainable Pub Company winner, sponsored by Sky Business: Greene King
Greene King blew the judges away in terms of its green credentials.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024
Publican Awards Best Pub Operations Team winner: Heartwood Inns
The judges were impressed by Heartwood Inns’ innovative approach to its operational structure, adopting a dual approach, with separate teams for the core estate and the new openings that are coming on stream at a rate of knots.
Record sales of £94.3m reported by JW Lees
JW Lees has achieved record sales of £94.3m in the year to March 2024, according to managing director William Lees-Jones.
New year tax changes to be aware of
Ahead of the new tax year starting on 6 April 2024, here are a number of the key changes to be aware of.