Food and drink trends you need to know for 2027
From smaller portions and hyper-regional cuisines to changing consumer habits, Bidfood has revealed the trends set to shape the on-trade in 2027.
Archives for October 1, 2026
CAMRA demands ‘pasty-style’ law for Sharp’s beers
The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for new laws to stop Sharp’s beers being marketed as ‘Cornish’ after Molson Coors confirmed it will close the brand’s brewery in Rock, Cornwall.
Revenue up at Valiant Pub Company as estate evolves
Valiant Pub Company has hailed a year of “strong progress” after growing its estate, increasing profitability and securing further funding.
Padel at the Pub opens first site
Padel at the Pub has opened its first site at the Black Horse in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, bringing two padel courts to the community pub.
GBPA 2026: Find out about the Best Pub to Watch Sport, sponsored by TNT Sports, winner - GOAT
Nantwich sports bar GOAT takes its name from the sporting acronym for Greatest of All Time.
GBPA 2026: Find out about the Best Pub Garden, sponsored by Diageo, winner - the Tichborne Arms, Alresford
The Tichborne Arms is a worthy winner of the Best Pub Garden category thanks to its outstanding ability to turn an outdoor space into the very heart of the business.
Hospitality faces highest tax burden in UK economy, trade bodies warn
Hospitality businesses are paying the highest tax burden of any major sector in the UK economy, according to new analysis from UKHospitality and the British Retail Consortium.
GBPA 2026: Find out about the Stonegate Group Pub Partners Pub of the Year - the Cow Shed at the Ship Inn, Ospringe
This family-run pub impressed the judges with its strong ongoing business innovation, excellent community focus and impactful marketing ideas.
GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2026
Have you made the cut in our bumper GBPA gallery?
As revellers partied the night away and pubs found out who the winners were at the Great British Pub Awards, a lot of photos were taken...