EXCLUSIVE: Molson Coors launches Caffrey’s Black Stout to rival Guinness
Molson Coors is set to go toe to toe with Diageo with the launch of Caffrey’s Black Stout rolling out across the on-trade.
Archives for January 14, 2026
UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
Weathering the storm on energy supplies
Recent severe weather across Europe has triggered a spike in gas demand to levels not seen since the 2018 ‘Beast from the East’.
Urban takes on BrewDog pub as sixth site in 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars has increased its pub portfolio for the second time in less than a week after acquiring former BrewDog site, the Birdcage.
Greene King trials AI and smart tech across ‘innovation pubs’
Greene King is testing a wide range of artificial intelligence and smart technologies across two managed sites as part of a new programme designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer experience.
Small brewers step up stout innovation as independents challenge Guinness’s dominance
Independent breweries are accelerating investment in nitro stouts as demand for dark beer continues to surge and Guinness’ cultural momentum shows little sign of slowing.
Guinness at risk of becoming ‘unaffordable’
Diageo is at risk of making Guinness “the first £10 pint” and penalising smaller operators after announcing price hikes.
Pubs slam Gov ‘ignorance’ on sector policy
Operators have hit out at Government ‘ignorance’, with constant policy U-turns and a lack of sector knowledge adding further pressure to hospitality businesses.
Remember when Government actually valued pubs?
Once upon a time, pubs were so culturally significant the Government even decided it needed to nationalise them.