Heineken Uk

New Moretti variant ‘can build on premium continental lager category’

22-Feb-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Consumer demand for craft and continental lager is growing, but premiumisation is driving growth for the categories, Heineken UK on-trade director Will Rice told The Morning Advertiser.

Heineken to increase draught prices by 1.73%

30-Jan-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK is set to introduce a 1.73% price hike for its draught wholesale products from next month, though the global brewer claimed it had made “considerable efforts” to “minimise impact of inflation” for its customers.

Heineken UK appoints new on-trade sales director

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has appointed a new on-trade sales director following the departure of Stephen Watt.

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Serve the taste of Seville with Cruzcampo

17-Jul-2023 By Heineken UK

Spain’s number one lager, Cruzcampo, is set to make a splash in the nation’s pubs as Heineken UK responds to growing consumer demand for Spanish lager.

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FEATURE: Providing better experiences in thriving pubs

16-Jun-2023 By Gary Lloyd

As Heineken UK commits £3m in funding to help selected pubs cover the costs of their first energy-saving audit plus £5,000 towards the any improvements needed, we caught up with interim on-trade director Will Rice to talk about that and much more.

CMBC acquires UK rights to Kronenbourg 1664

12-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has completed a deal with Heineken UK to acquire the UK rights for French beer brand Kronenbourg.

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Heineken UK reveals exclusive on-trade launch

04-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has exclusively revealed the launch of Cruzcampo (4.4% ABV) in the UK on-trade to The Morning Advertiser (MA).

Boudewijn Haarsma announced as new Heineken UK managing director

10-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken has announced the appointment of Boudewijn Haarsma as managing director of Heineken UK.

Old Mout announces Strawberry & Apple variant

22-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has announced the launch of a new Old Mout Cider flavour, Strawberry and Apple.

Beer cost rise to have 'significant negative effect' on 'battered sector'

18-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Rising beer costs will have a “significant negative effect on pubs” as Heineken UK has “created the precedent” for increases while the sector faces “record levels of debt”, according to a number of voices across the sector.

Heineken UK announces price increase

17-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has announced an increase in its prices as the company expects to be “significantly impacted by inflation and supply chain pressures” this year, according to the companies 2021 full year results report.

Heineken UK releases new sustainability report

03-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has released a new report examining three key sustainability trends shaping the hospitality industry: innovation in infrastructure, environmentally friendly experiences, and serving up a sustainable offering.

How to train, retain and upskill staff

01-Oct-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Heineken has shared advice with the on-trade about how to retain staff and combat the rising worker shortages.

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UEFA EURO 2020™: ‘A massive opportunity to claw back some of the money we've lost’

10-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Having been side-lined for the best part of a year, pub operators from England, Scotland and Wales see this summer’s UEFA EURO 2020™ as a potential gamechanger. Here, four operators discuss their tournament tactics.

Anger over proposed Heineken redundancy scheme restructure

04-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

A new system capping the redundancy settlements to which Heineken UK (HUK) employees are entitled to has been slammed by the company’s staff, The Morning Advertiser (MA) can reveal.

Star Pubs & Bars increases drinks discounts for lessees

08-Jan-2015 By Naomi Larsson

Star Pubs & Bars will increase the discount it gives to its lessees on Heineken’s cider and beer brands for the next three years from 16 March.

Wetherspoon's ditches Heineken after row over Irish pub drinks supply

09-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

JD Wetherspoon has announced that it is ditching Heineken across its entire 926-strong pub estate with immediate effect, after the drinks group refused to supply Heineken lager and Murphy’s stout to the company’s new pub in Dun Laoghaire in the Republic...

Admiral sees full-year earnings and revenue rise

25-Nov-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Admiral Taverns, the tenanted pub operator, has reported a 3.8% increase in underlying EBITDA to £21.5m for the year to 31 May 2014, which it described as a “significant and successful period of development for the company and its licensees”.

Strongbow Dark Fruit to roll out next month

17-Feb-2014 By Robyn Black

Strongbow Dark Fruit is to roll out to pubs and bars next month, following a successful three-month trial at the end of last year.

Heineken reports dip in on-trade beer volumes

02-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Heineken UK says the poor summer weather and “challenging” consumer environment in 2012 led to a fall in consumption in the on-trade in the year, although its share of the beer market increased.

Stefan Orlowski to step down as managing director of Heineken UK

11-Feb-2013 By John Harrington

Stefan Orlowski is to step down as managing director of Heineken UK after four years in the role.

Heineken unveils new two-thirds glass

18-Aug-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Heineken UK is to launch a range of two-thirds pint glasses to trade customers from November 2011. The new-size glassware will initially be...

Bulmers Nº17 'for the Y Nots'

29-Jul-2011 By Noli Dinkovski

New cider Bulmers Nº17 is the ideal drink for the 'Generation Y Not' — according to research commissioned by Heineken UK.

Heineken UK Sponsors Trade Charity Helpline

20-Jul-2011 By Adam Pescod

Heineken UK has made a £10,000 donation towards the running costs of the Licensed Trade Charity's helpline in 2011. The contribution will cover the...

Heineken to unveil deliveries shake-up

14-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Heineken UK is introducing a minimum delivery scheme from 1 August, meaning pubs will need to order at least three kegs of beer.

Foster's Gold for off-trade only

04-Jul-2011 By Robyn Black

A new more premium version of Aussie lager Foster's is being launched - but it won't be found in pubs and bars.

Crawshay and others to leave S&NPC in April

21-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Three top S&NPC execs, including MD Willie Crawshay, are to leave the firm on 15 April, parent company Heineken UK has confirmed.

Willie Crawshay and others to leave S&N Pub Company

21-Mar-2011 By Hamish Champ

Heineken UK has confirmed the departure of three leading executives of its Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC), including Willie...

Heineken to remove 100m alcohol units

14-Mar-2011 By Ewan Turney

Heineken UK is to reduce the alcoholic level of one of its key brands as part of its commitment to the Government's Responsibility Deal on alcohol....

Foster's lager pokes fun at Aussies after Ashes defeat

10-Jan-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Foster's brewer Heineken UK has launched a cheeky viral tribute to England's cricket team after our Ashes victory down under. The 15-second film,...

Heineken UK grew market share in 2009

20-Dec-2010 By The PMA Team

The UK's biggest brewer, Heineken UK, gained market share in 2009, according to Companies House documents. The company grew its market share to...

Heineken adds 7p per pint on ciders

17-Dec-2010 By John Harrington

Bulmers and Strongbow producer Heineken UK is adding about 7p per pint to the wholesale prices of its cider brands from 10 January. A statement from...

Jobs under threat in S&N Pub Co restructuring

08-Oct-2010 By Hamish Champ

Up to 50 jobs could be lost at Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) if proposals by Heineken UK to restructure the business get the...

Exclusive: S&NPC radical shake-up

07-Oct-2010 By The PMA Team

Heineken UK is to merge its S&NPC pub management division with its on-trade beer division in a move that is likely to mean 50 job losses.

Weak pub market hits Heineken UK beer volumes

25-Aug-2010 By Hamish Champ

Heineken UK said bad weather, the worsening employment situation and what it called a "weak on-trade" were factors behind its lower UK beer volumes...

Sell More, Save More: Pass on your knowledge to staff

30-Jun-2010

Heineken UK is committed to driving the 'quality agenda' within the UK on-trade. To do this the brewer strives to improve the quality of consumers'...

Heineken announces sale of WTBS

25-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Heineken UK has announced the sale of wholesaler WaverleyTBS to investment and advisory firm Manfield Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Heineken sells Waverley TBS to former S&N chief's company

25-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Heineken UK has sold wholesaler WaverleyTBS (WTBS) for an undisclosed sum to an investment firm in which former Scottish & Newcastle UK managing...

Public can rate pubs with new website

21-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Pub website Useyourlocal.com is offering consumers the chance to score their local pub — including rating the drinks offer.

Heineken launches 'Millionaire' promotion

02-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

As England's footballers attempt to hit the jackpot in South Africa, pubs will be giving fans of the beautiful game the chance to strike it rich....

SA Brain: profit rise after freetrade sale

27-Apr-2010 By Ewan Turney

SA Brain, the Welsh brewer and pub operator, saw pre-tax profits rise 77% to £10.4m following the sale of its freetrade business to Heineken UK....

Heineken UK suspends green power station service

02-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney

Heineken UK has temporarily shut down its revolutionary biomass power stations at its breweries in Manchester and Tadcaster after suffering from...

Heineken asks Who Wants to be a Footie Millionaire?

08-Jan-2010 By Robyn Lewis

Heineken UK is offering footie fans the chance to win £1m as part of its "biggest" on-trade promotion to date. The campaign, Who Wants to be a...

Heineken UK delists White Lightning

17-Dec-2009 By Gemma McKenna

Heineken UK announced plans to de-list its White Lightning cider brand to reinforce its stance on responsible drinking, after attempts to improve the...

Sell More, Save More 3 Beer & Cider: Take five for success

03-Dec-2009

As the beer champion in Sell More, Save More this year, Heineken UK is proud to be sharing its in-depth knowledge and understanding of the category...

Heineken UK slashes carbon footprint

23-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney

Heineken UK is to reduce its carbon footprint by 30,000 tonnes a year — the equivalent of taking 21,650 cars off the road — after investing £35m...

Heineken UK: Freehouse 500 sponsor

10-Nov-2009 By MA Reporter

Heineken UK is the UK's leading long alcoholic drinks producer with an unrivalled portfolio of beer and cider brands. Heineken UK is also the UK...

What's in a name? No more history

12-Oct-2009 By Roger Protz

Next month, S&N becomes Heineken UK and a piece of British brewing history disappears, says Roger Protz.

Scottish & Newcastle to become Heineken UK

28-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney

Scottish & Newcastle UK (S&NUK) will change its name to Heineken UK from 23 November.

It's 'bye bye' Scottish & Newcastle, 'hallo' Heineken UK

28-Sep-2009 By Hamish Champ

The Scottish & Newcastle UK (S&N) name is effectively set to disappear in two months time following the brewer's take-over by Dutch group...