International Trade

British gin outsells beef

13-Feb-2018 By Huw Cross

Britain exports more gin than beef, according to new figures that show overseas sales reached £530m in 2017.

Spotlight: should pubs be worried about a no-deal Brexit?

15-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

With the deadline for Brexit getting ever closer, The Morning Advertiser spoke to industry leaders to find out what they think the priorities should be for this year’s negotiations with the EU.

Tim Martin hits back over Pete Brown's Brexit beer mat slam

09-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has hit back over The Morning Advertiser columnist Pete Brown chastising the pub giant's Brexit beer mats.

US beer tax cuts will save UK British exporters £7.2m

22-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Significant cuts in US beer tax will save UK beer exporters millions of pounds and this has been welcomed by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and the Society for Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Gin still the nation’s favourite spirit

18-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Gin continues to soar as the most popular tipple as a recent poll discovered it was still the UK’s favourite spirit.

JDW and ALMR to be quizzed over Brexit food and drink inquiry

12-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has published evidence submissions from industry insiders and trade bodies for the Brexit and the implications for UK business: processed food and drink inquiry.

JD Wetherspoon is ‘ready to leave the EU’, says its chairman

08-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin says the company is “now ready to leave the EU” as it believes there is “almost no preparation required”.

Wetherspoon launches beer mat manifesto for Brexit

01-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

JD Wetherspoon has placed 500,000 beer mats in its 895 pubs, calling for the UK parliament to back its three-point Brexit manifesto.

Mock pub aims to drive UK tourism and beer exports

24-Oct-2017 By Fred A'Court

A British pub set-up complete with bar, seating areas and even an iconic red telephone box at overseas trade shows could also be used to boost beer exports – with the added bonus of visiting a pub as a ‘must do’ activity during a visit to the UK.

Drinks organisations take Brexit trade deal into their own hands

18-Oct-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Frustration at the lack of progress about a future trade relationship between the UK and European Union once Brexit occurs has led the Wine & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) to take action.

Government’s ‘ambitious’ EU customs plan welcomed by trade

16-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Government has set out “ambitious” proposals for a future customs relationship with the EU after Brexit, which aims to “avoid a cliff-edge for businesses on both sides”.

North Brewing Co growing across the globe

03-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Publican Awards winners North Brewing Co has revealed that its beers are now being drunk around the world.

Environment secretary Michael Gove urged to support exports in wake of Brexit

10-Jul-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Michael Gove, the new Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), has been urged to support exports in the wake of Brexit.

Brexit: Politicians 'cannot deliver for wine and spirit trade'

23-Jun-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The UK and EU wine and spirit trade does not believe it can rely on politicians to deliver a Brexit that avoids disruption for the industry.

General Election 2017

Tories promise long-term reforms to business rates system

18-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Conservative Party has admitted that the business rates system “presents considerable challenges” to small businesses and has promised to make longer-term reforms in its pre-election manifesto.

China to become world’s largest craft beer market

27-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Drinkers in China are set to chug more beer than elsewhere in the world, with demand for craft increasing significantly, a new report has claimed.

WSTA urges close relationship with EU as Article 50 trigger looms

29-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has urged the Government to protect the British wine and spirits industry by maintaining a “special relationship” with Europe as Theresa May kicks off Brexit negotiations this week. 

China’s taste for British beer drives exports up

04-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

British beer exports have risen by 6%, driven in part by a 500% increase in exports to China, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Food and drink industry supported by PM in Brexit speech

18-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Industry bodies have welcomed Teresa May’s “recognition” of the value of the food and drink sector in her Brexit speech.  

Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s master distiller on marijuana, Brexit and Trump

28-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Brexit and Trump are not big business concerns for Jack Daniel’s (JD), which is to grow its understanding of pub culture in the brand’s largest export market the UK. However, further legalisation of marijuana in the US could pose an issue.

Spirits

British gin is taking over the world

04-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Britain is the beating heart of the global gin industry, with three quarters of all exported gin coming from this island, and with Scotland accounting for two thirds of UK gin production.

Brexit

BBPA publishes pub Brexit manifesto

11-Oct-2016 By Oli Gross

A manifesto which sets out how the beer and pub sector can be a force for growth and job creation following Brexit has been published by the British Beer & Pub Association.

EU REFERENDUM

Brexit 'could benefit UK craft brewers'

13-Jul-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Leaving the EU could prove advantageous to the UK’s booming craft brewing industry, leading analysts have claimed. 

Tim Martin: 'Remain' campaign shows contempt for British public

17-May-2016 By Tim Martin

In my message below, I have tried to deal with the main points which have been raised by both sides in the great national debate about the EU. One point which has not been challenged by the IMF, the OECD, the Treasury, Goldman Sachs or any of the other...

Brexit could put thriving gin industry at risk, treasury warned

12-May-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

The UK would be putting its currently booming gin industry at risk if it left the EU, industry leaders have warned the government. 

Beer

UK imports of US craft beer up

29-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Imports of US craft beer in the UK are on the up, as brewers in the States announce a global rise in exports of 16.3% for last year, according to new figures from the Brewers Association (BA).

EU Referendum

Cameron: 'a stronger alcohol industry lies within the EU'

24-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Britain's alcohol industry will be safer and stronger if the UK votes to stay in the European Union (EU), Prime Minister David Cameron has promised ahead of the referendum later this year.

Exports grow as world gets taste for British beer

04-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

Almost 21 million extra pints of British beer were exported in 2013 compared to the previous year, Government statistics show.

MP Greg Mulholland puts forward motion calling for investigation into pub closure figures

14-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

MP and save the Pub Group chairman Greg Mulholland has put forward an Early day Motion calling for an investigation into figures presented to the Government over pub closures.

Aston Manor joins PM on China trade mission

03-Dec-2013 By Mike Berry

Aston Manor Cider accompanied the Prime Minister David Cameron on his recent trade mission to China.

Carlsberg attracts free-trade to Christmas shows

30-Oct-2013 By Jessica Mason

Carlsberg UK has attracted over 1,000 free-trade customers to its Christmas trade shows.

BBPA in battle for fairer export tariffs

03-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is “heavily engaged” in the G8’s “major discussions” about import and export tariffs, chief executive Brigid Simmonds announced at the BBPA’s autumn Key Issues Forum last week.

Scotch Whisky Association appoints new chief executive

16-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new chief executive.

Carlsberg partners with CPL in £250k training deal for pubs

11-Jan-2013 By Helen Gilbert

Carlsberg UK has linked up with training provider CPL to deliver £250,000 worth of training to pubs.

WaverleyTBS falls into administration

02-Oct-2012 By John Harrington

Deloitte has been confirmed as administrators for independent drinks supplier WaverleyTBS.

BBPA flies the flag for British beer exports at global summit

09-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) along with some of its leading members are flying the flag for beer exports at today’s British Business Embassy global business summit on retail, food and drink at Lancaster House in London.

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...

Government microbrewer exports drive

24-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

The Government is spearheading a fresh drive to encourage more export sales of beer from smaller British brewers. The Department for Environment,...

BBPA urges tax relief for brewers

04-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The BBPA has urged tax relief for brewers to enable the sector to help lead Britain to an export-led recovery from recession.

Tennent's extends credit to help Scottish pubs

20-Dec-2010 By Ewan Turney

Tennent's Lager has extended its credit period for four weeks to help Scottish pubs recover from the recent bout of cold weather. The C&C Group...

Carlsberg launches Christmas trade shows for licensees

24-Sep-2010

Carlsberg UK has announced it will be running six Christmas trade shows to run from the end of September and throughout October all over the UK....

Pre-tax profits up at Hydes

27-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney

Manchester brewer and pub operator Hydes has recorded a 38% rise in underlying annual pre-tax profits fuelled by growth in its free trade business....

New buying group 'will benefit independents'

28-Apr-2010 By John Harrington

A new buying co-op has been formed by major wholesalers Palmer & Harvey and Makro. Independent customers will get access to the same scale...

Peroni does SABMiller proud in the UK

19-Jan-2010 By Hamish Champ

Italian lager Peroni Nastro Azzuro has continued to be a star performer in the UK for brewer SABMiller, the group said today. Announcing a trading...

Nielsen takes a stake in CGA

11-Aug-2009

Global market research giant Nielsen and CGA Strategy, the specialist on-trade research house, have announced a strategic partnership which will...

Hydes bounces back from weak 2008

28-Jul-2009 By The PMA Team

Manchester-based brewer and retailer Hydes has reported a strong first quarter helped by warm weather after a weak trading performance in its most...

Sales flat at drinks giant Diageo

07-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

Drinks giant Diageo has reported flat sales for the nine months to 31 March on last year. The Guinness brewer and spirits and wine producer said net...

Scots clampdown branded "blunt and ineffective

03-Mar-2009 By James Wilmore

Fierce opposition has been voiced over radical plans to tackle alcohol-related problems in Scotland - with one brewer branding the measures "blunt...

SWA: minimum pricing is illegal

02-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney

A minimum price agreement on alcoholic drinks is likely to breach both EU and International Trade law, warns the Scotch Whisky Association.

UK has become world's biggest wine importer

15-Jan-2009

The UK has become the world's biggest consumer of imported wine, according to a trade body which pointed to pubs' importance in introducing new...