PCA data reveals wide variation in pubco performance
Tenant satisfaction with the UK’s major pub companies varies far more widely than headline figures suggest, according to new company level data released by the pubs code adjudicator (PCA).
Archives for November 13, 2025
Spring/summer 2026 drink trends revealed
Syrup brand Monin has unveiled its latest Spring/Summer 2026 Drink Trends Report, predicting the flavours, textures and serves set to influence menus across pubs, bars and cafés next year.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Non-alcoholic wine growing opportunity for pubs
Alcohol-free wine represents a growing upselling opportunity for operators, but success depends on offering quality options and guiding guests through them, experts at the Club Soda Low & No Alcohol Summit last month said.
Greene King partners with MOBO to reopen South London pub
Greene King and the MOBO Group have announced the launch of the House of MOBO, a new community pub in Gipsy Hill, South London, set to open on 27 November.
Pubs vital in bringing people together over sporting action
Pubs are key to people getting together and enjoying sporting moments as a collective, according to research cited by Sky Business.
OPINION
OPINION: Beer drinkers too hung up on ABVs
Heineken UK slashing the strength of Foster’s Lager from 3.7% ABV to 3.4% was enough for historian and industry commentator Keith Flett to demand the return of the Assize of Ale (presumably extended to bottom-fermented products).
Young’s reports record half-year performance
Young’s has announced a record half-year performance with total revenue up by 5.4% to £263.6m.
‘There’s no way business can take any further tax burden’ says Fuller’s boss
Fuller’s executive chairman Simon Emeny has warned the sector cannot shoulder any further tax burden.