Molson Coors Brewing Company

Video: SIBA chief quizzes comedian Rufus Hound to help boost beer

17-Feb-2014 By Robyn Black

The chief executive of SIBA (the Society of Independent Brewers), Julian Grocock, is the first of three publicans to get the chance to interview celebrities as part of the industry-wide Let There Be Beer campaign.

Charles Wells tenants face 13.3% Carling price hike

12-Feb-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Charles Wells has stunned its tenants by increasing the price of Carling by an eye-watering 13.3%.

Brewers announce wholesale beer price increases

17-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Brewers Carlsberg and Molson Coors have become the first to announce their annual hike in wholesale price rises for next year, with an average increase of up to 6p per pint.

ASA rules against 'Let There Be Beer' ads

04-Dec-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that the advert for the coalition of industry brewers Let There Be Beer can not be shown again.

Carling British Cider launches in pubs

23-Sep-2013 By Jessica Mason

Molson Coors has launched Carling British Cider on draught into pubs and bars.

Video: Sunday Brunch star Tim Lovejoy promotes beer campaign

11-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

The next stage of the Let There Be Beer campaign, the joint-funded beer industry initiative aimed at reinvigorating the beer category, was unveiled over the weekend (11 August), fronted by presenter Tim Lovejoy.

Molson Coors Burton brewery employees agree deal over pay and conditions

05-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Employees at the Molson Coors brewery in Burton-on-Trent have settled their dispute over pay and conditions.

We have to get on board with Let There Be Beer

03-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

The new campaign to boost beer “Let There Be Beer,” comes just in the nick of time, as new research from CGA Strategy shows.

Molson Coors staff dispute continues after pay deal vote

02-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

The threat of strike action by workers at Molson Coors’ brewery in Burton-on-Trent remains after employees rejected a deal on pay, conditions and new shift patterns.

Big brewers invest in new campaign to revive UK beer category

27-Jun-2013 By Robyn Black

The five biggest global brewers are ploughing cash into a joint campaign to arrest the decline of the beer category in the UK.

Molson Coors staff vote for strike action over pay and shifts

30-May-2013 By John Harrington

Workers at Molson Coors’ Burton brewery have voted by a margin of 97% in favour of strike action in a dispute over payment and shift patterns.

Why we love lager

29-May-2013 By Robyn Black

It is not overstating the case to say that standard lager is the most important pint you pull and glass you pour in your pub.

Molson Coors employees balloted for strike action

23-Apr-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Molson Coors workers in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, are being balloted on strike action after the brewer announced that it is consulting on the loss of up to 26 jobs.

Unite, the union, to fight pay cuts at Molson Coors brewery

18-Mar-2013 By John Harrington

The union Unite has said it’s “ready for strike action” if no “satisfactory resolution” is found over plans by Molson Coors to reduce the pay of 184 brewery technicians at its Burton-on-Trent plant by up to £9,000 a year.

Jobs and pay under threat at Molson Coors brewery

15-Mar-2013 By M&C Report

Molson Coors is consulting on the possible loss of up to 26 jobs at its Burton brewery, along with changes to employment conditions that could potentially lead to pay cuts, the company has confirmed to M&C Report.

Ginger-flavoured Carling to be launched into the on-trade next month

14-Mar-2013 By Robyn Black

Carling with ginger will be the third flavour to join the lower ABV Carling Zest range, as brewer Molson Coors targets fruit cider fans this summer.

Punch Taverns licensees offered 30% Sky discount in Molson Coors deal

28-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

Punch Taverns has teamed up with Molson Coors to offer a 30% discount on Sky Sports to its 4,500 pubs.

The duty regime is stacked against beer innovation

21-Feb-2013 By Rob Willock

The PMA’s Beer Innovation Summit took place at St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent (the new home of England football) last week, and attracted an audience of nearly 200 delegates, keen to hear about the ‘next big thing’ in beer.

Admiral Taverns pubs to receive 30% discount on Sky TV with Molson Coors deal

31-Jan-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Pub operator Admiral Taverns and brewer Molson Coors have teamed up to offer its tenants a 30% discount for Sky TV.

Licensees face further beer price increases in 2013

10-Jan-2013 By Adam Pescod

Major brewers have revealed their wholesale beer price increases for 2013, with licensees facing rises of up to 5p per pint in some instances.

PMA launches new event - Beer Innovation Summit

03-Dec-2012 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser has launched an exciting new event focused purely on the beer category.

Molson Coors launches new advertising campaign for Carling Zest

19-Nov-2012

Molson Coors has launched a £1.8m marketing campaign for Carling Zest, the limited edition seasonal lager.

Molson Coors axes female-friendly beer Animée

25-Sep-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Animée, the Molson Coors beer aimed at women, is to be taken out of the market by the end of the year after failing to attract female drinkers.

Global Brands to revive Reef

03-Jul-2012 By Robyn Black

Retro RTD brand Reef is to be revived with a £400,000 relaunch this month.

Sky announces TV price freeze for pubs

02-Jul-2012 By John Harrington

Sky has announced a price freeze for its pub and club subscribers until "at least June 2013".



Sky strikes deal with Molson Coors

28-Jun-2012 By Robyn Black

A new deal between Sky and brewer Molson Coors offers independent outlets up to one-third off the price of their Sky subscription, a freeze on the price of Carling until December 2013 and free WiFi.

Molson Coors launches limited edition summer lager Carling Zest on draught

24-May-2012 By Noli Dinkovski

Molson Coors has made its limited edition summer lager Carling Zest available on draught.

JD Wetherspoon joins BBPA

09-May-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has joined the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Peach Pub Company gets "significant" investment from Molson Coors

04-May-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Peach Pub Company, the multiple pub operator, has received initial financing worth half a million pounds from brewer Molson Coors, with an option to secure more at a later date.

Brewer Molson Coors unveils £2m marketing campaign for low-ABV lager Carling Zest

01-May-2012 By Noli Dinkovski

Molson Coors is backing new low-ABV lager Carling Zest with a £2m summer advertising spend.

Collapsed Calco owes £23m

30-Mar-2012 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Calco Pubs, the 79-strong pub group, which was placed into administration in January, collapsed with debts of £23.4m.

Reef goes Global

14-Mar-2012 By Matthew Moggridge

Molson Coors Brewing Company UK has licensed Global Brands to produce and distribute the Reef RTD brand.

Molson Coors works with Michelin-starred chef

17-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Michelin starred chef Martin Wishart has joined forces with Molson Coors wo produce an exclusive menu for its Scottish pubs.

Worthington brewery plans to increase production

02-Feb-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

International brewer Molson Coors plans to increase production at its William Worthington microbrewery almost four-fold in 2012 after reporting that it produced 1,600 barrels in its first year in operation.

Carlsberg UK to increase prices

19-Dec-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Carlsberg UK is to increase its wholesale prices by an average 7p a pint from January due to costs.

Mark Hunter is new BBPA chairman

14-Dec-2011 By Adam Pescod

Molson Coors chief executive Mark Hunter has replaced Ralph Findlay as the chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). Marston’s boss Findlay is stepping down after the completion of his two year term of office.

Molson Coors unveils price hikes

25-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Molson Coors has announced it will be increasing its wholesale prices to the on-trade by, on average, £19.99 per barrel, or 7p per pint from 2 January 2012.

Best Bar None ‘can be just as effective as Gov’t’

25-Nov-2011 By Adam Pescod

Best Bar None (BBN) schemes “can be just as effective as the Government” in helping to tackle alcohol-related health issues, according to the BBN chief executive Neil Robertson.

Portman Group clears Corona Extra over Ibiza promotion

11-Oct-2011 By Adam Pescod

A Corona Extra beer promotion to win a trip to Ibiza did not encourage excessive consumption according to the latest ruling by the Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel.

20% of Scots hosts considered pub exit

28-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun

One in five Scottish licensees has mulled over selling up or closing down their pub within the last six months — that’s according to independent research commissioned by brewer Molson Coors.

New Carling ad looks to launch two billion pint brand

19-Sep-2011 By Jessica Harvey

A new Carling television advert has been launched nationally by brand owner Molson Coors as part of a a £7.3 million investment into the brand in an effort to turn the lager into “a two billion pint brand”.

Molson Coors' £175m brewery investment

15-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Molson Coors, the Carling brewer, is set to invest £175m in its UK breweries, according to the Daily Telegraph this morning. The company has...

Molson Coors UK income up in Q2

03-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Molson Coors Brewing Company has reported a rise in pre-tax income in the UK of 6.1% in Q2 2011 despite lower volumes due to last year's World Cup.

Molson Coors 'prepared to fail' with new beer launches

01-Aug-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Molson Coors is working with a "small number" of pub chains to launch its female-friendly Animée beer brand, and Carling Chrome. The new brands,...

Molson Coors announces £7.3m Carling rebrand

19-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Molson Coors has unveiled details of its £7.3m rebrand of Carling that will include the launch of a premium version of the brand. Under the...

Brewers launch new female-friendly beers

18-Jul-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Two of the world's biggest brewers, Molson Coors and Carlsberg, are to launch new 'female friendly' beers into the UK to stem the decline in beer...

Industry leaders query need for an alcohol minister

12-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett & Ewan Turney

Industry leaders have warned that calls for an alcohol minister could be detrimental to the trade. They were responding to Molson Coors chief...

Senior staff leave Punch

08-Apr-2011 By The PMA Team

Two senior staffers in Punch Taverns' leased division, Suzy Jackson and Ian Ronayne, are set to leave in the wake of last week's strategic review.

Molson Coors adds 25 to field sales team

06-Apr-2011 By Ewan Turney

Molson Coors has added 25 staff to its field sales team as they look to undertake 78,000 site visits during 2011. The new field sales executives...

Surge in marketing spend for Cobra

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

Cobra Beer Partnership is to increase its marketing budget this year after reporting profit before tax of £4.9m.