Molson Coors Brewing Company

MCBC to invest £10m into Tadcaster Tower Brewery

10-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Molson Coors Beverage Company (MCBC) has unveiled plans to invest £10m into its North Yorkshire brewery.

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Variety is key to tapping into the premiumisation trend

27-Mar-2023 By Stephen Groucott, on-trade category controller, Molson Coors Beverage Company

Much has been made of the growing premiumisation trend in beer but tapping into this isn’t as simple as stocking your bar with as many premium options as possible.

MCBC confirms closure of National Brewery Centre

14-Sep-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for brewing artefacts to be “safeguarded” following the “devastating” announcement the UK’s only museum dedicated to brewery history will close later this year.

Molson Coors Beverage Company to launch hard seltzer in the UK

16-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Molson Coors Beverage Company’s hard seltzer, Three-Fold, is hitting the UK on-trade with the launch of its first ever draught variation.

Sneak preview: great night on the cards for Publican Awards

08-Mar-2018 By Ed Bedington

The Publican Awards are now just days away, and while top comedian Rob Brydon will be leading the celebrations, he won’t be the only entertainment on the night. Here's your guide to what to expect from the night.

Is JD Wetherspoon the best pubco to work for in the UK?

01-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Along with two major brewing companies, JD Wetherspoon has been certified as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom for 2018 – its 15th consecutive year in a row.

Will Aspall Cyder’s sale spark a wave of buyouts in the cider sector?

09-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

The Morning Advertiser asks what Molson Coors’ £40m purchase of the family-owned cider producer means for the industry.

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Molson Coors to invest £7m in Aspall Cyder

08-Jan-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Molson Coors will pump millions of pounds into Suffolk-based Aspall Cyder to boost production and reach, The Morning Advertiser (MA) can reveal after the brewing giant announced its acquisition of the brand.

There's A Beer For That 'has done its job'

08-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer and food pairing campaign group There's A Beer For That is set to be replaced with an initiative to lobby against beer and pub duty.

Ei to give away 45,000 free pints in January

07-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

Ei Publican Partnerships has joined forces with a range of brewers - including Molson Coors, Heineken and Meantime - to help publicans increase sales during a historically challenging month for the industry.

Molson Coors launches three-pronged ‘Balance’ scheme

31-Oct-2017 By James Beeson

Molson Coors has announced the launch of Balance – a new initiative aimed at educating publicans and bar owners on how to maximise their beer range.

Tennent's takes swipe at Carling with new advert

17-Oct-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish brewer Tennent's has called on consumers to switch over to its “honest lager”, which it claims is brewed to a “refreshingly accurate 4% ABV” in a new advertising campaign.

Molson Coors prepares ‘Dead Brewers Society’ brand

06-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Molson Coors could be readying itself to launch Dead Brewers Society as a new brand, according to information recently filed with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

Cobra unveils new food pairing campaign

12-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Molson Coors has announced the launch of a new campaign for Cobra, which is aimed at celebrating the beer’s food pairing credentials.

Carling and JD Wetherspoon launch community campaign

12-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Carling has teamed up with JD Wetherspoon to launch a nationwide campaign in JDW pubs to “give something back” to communities across Great Britain.

Molson Coors boss: Future of on-trade 'brighter than ever'

26-May-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Taking on more responsibilty has seen Martyn Cozens react positively and he believes the future for the on-trade is brighter than it has ever been. Nicholas Robinson reports.

Carling unveils community campaign

03-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Carling has launched a campaign to give something back to communities and customers across the UK.

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Molson Coors: ‘a responsibility to support pubs’

21-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Beer distributor and brewer Molson Coors has promised to uphold its support to help save the 'Great' British pub after launching a new campaign last week.

Publican Award Winners: Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites), sponsored by Molson Coors - New World Trading Company

15-Mar-2017 By The MA

It’s been a big year for the New World Trading Company (NWTC), which not only broke away from parent company Living Ventures in 2016, but opened five new sites, launching a new concept in the process.

Molson Coors launches ‘save the pub’ campaign

13-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Drinks giant Molson Coors has launched a direct attack on the UK’s “one-size-fits-all” global coffee shop culture by revealing its save the great British pub campaign.

How Carling plans to stay relevant in a craft beer world

21-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Carling bosses will continue to pump money into the UK’s biggest-selling lager brand to ensure it remains relevant to consumers in a challenging market overburdened with choice.

Carling offers pubs up to £30k support in Premier League tie-up

10-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Carling is offering licensees ‘Bottoms Up’ pint dispensers, access to 4K HD coverage of football matches and discounts for Sky TV as part of a Premier League partnership promotion.

Sky and Molson Coors extend TV discount deal for publicans

06-Feb-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Molson Coors and Sky have extended their TV deal for pubs, which offers a third off subscription fees. 

Carling reveals major rebrand to remain relevant

01-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Beer giant Carling will roll out a hefty rebrand of its key lager and cider products in a bid to bolster its market position.

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Brewers pump another £5m into There’s A Beer For That

06-Jan-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Brewing heavyweights Heineken, Molson Coors, AB InBev and Carlsberg have backed the There’s A Beer For That (TABFT) campaign for another year to the tune of £5m.

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Molson Coors refreshes Staropramen

09-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Molson Coors has announced that Staropramen has been rebranded with a "modern feel" to celebrate its Czech heritage.

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Molson Coors offers free Christmas makeovers worth £2,500

26-Sep-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Molson Coors’ wholesale and delivery arm will help a select group of lucky customers capitalise further on the 10% Christmas sales hike by offering free festive makeovers.

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Beer Writing Awards deadline extended

06-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The deadline for this year’s Beer Writing Awards, which is run by the British Guild of Beer Writers, has been extended until Monday 19 September.

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Molson Coors to distribute Bavaria’s Dutch beers

09-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Molson Coors has taken on the exclusive distribution rights for the UK sales of beer from Dutch Brewer Bavaria N.V.

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Carling to be official beer partner of the Premier League

03-May-2016 By Mike Berry

Carling is to become the official beer partner of the Premier League.

Adnams to hold beer prices due to 'troubling' closure rates

08-Feb-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Suffolk-based brewer Adnams has revealed it will hold its beer prices in 'a bid to support the pub industry'.

Three brewers push ahead with beer price rises

14-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Three major brewers have revealed their wholesale beer price rises for 2016 in a move likely to anger many licensees.

What pubs can learn from the ABInBev/SABMiller deal: What does success mean to you?

11-Nov-2015 By Jessica Mason

There are some incredible parallels between the role pubs play and the reasons great brewers exist.

AB InBev and SABMiller agree merger

11-Nov-2015 By M&C Allegra

AB InBev has announced it has reached agreement with the board of SABMiller over its £68bn takeover.

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Brewing giants AB InBev and SABMiller agree takeover terms

13-Oct-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Allegra

The board of SABMiller has accepted a £68bn takeover bid by AB InBev.

Molson Coors buys Rekorderlig Cider

02-Jul-2015 By Jessica Mason

Molson Coors UK has bought ‘Rekorderlig UK’ from Chilli Marketing Brands, giving the company exclusive rights in the on and off-trade to distribute, sell and market the full Rekorderlig cider portfolio across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

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Carling puts £3.6m into football promotion

26-Jun-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Carling has launched a £3.6m promotion running in both the on and off-trade.

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Carling Cider offers on-trade support in £5.4m campaign

15-Jun-2015 By Oli Gross

Molson Coors will offer on-trade support as part of a £5.4m campaign to promote Carling British Cider.

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The Big Interview: Molson Coors' Martyn Cozens

17-Apr-2015 By Robyn Black

Following the rebranding of Molson Coors Wholesale last month, Robyn Black talks to its director of independent on-premise, Martyn Cozens, about his plans to make the business the ‘John Lewis’ for pubs

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New £2.7m campaign for Grolsch

11-Mar-2015 By Robyn Black

Four centuries of Grolsch are to be celebrated in a new £2.7m campaign.

Molson Coors launches Wi-Fi portal

03-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Molson Coors has launched a new cloud-based Wi-Fi system for its partner pubs to help drive sales.

New Orchard Fruits variant for Carling British Cider

23-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

Molson Coors has unveiled a new variant for Carling British Cider - Orchard Fruits.

Sunderland AFC signs up Molson Coors as beer partner

17-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

Premier League club Sunderland has revealed its latest signing - brewer Molson Coors.

Peach Pub Company secures £500,000 boost from Molson Coors

17-Sep-2014 By John Harrington

Peach Pub Company has secured a further £500,000 in funding from brewer Molson Coors to expand its operations, M&C Report has learnt.

Molson Coors UK & Ireland managing director Cox to head Europe operation

01-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Molson Coors has announced that current UK and Ireland managing director Simon Cox is to leave his role and succeed Mark Hunter as chief executive of the Europe division.

Cobra to go after Peroni's crown confirms Lord Bilimoria

17-Jul-2014 By Robyn Black

Lord Bilimoria, founder and chairman of Cobra Beer, has revealed ambitious plans to push the brand into pubs, with a strategy that includes a raft of new products.

Video: New Hooch ad starring Keith Lemon

22-May-2014 By Robyn Black

A new TV ad for Hooch, starring Keith Lemon, is to launch this evening (Thursday 22 May) during Celebrity Juice on ITV2.

Mexican bottle shortage leads to Corona rationing in UK

20-May-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Publicans have been warned of a Corona shortage ahead of the World Cup.

barbox.com to be replaced by individual supplier websites

10-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

iTradeNetwork, the owners and operators of online ordering website barbox.com, has closed the service, replacing it with individual supplier websites that it claims will provide customers with “an improved and more tailored ordering experience”.

Enterprise Inns reveals new roadshow dates

21-Feb-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Enterprise Inns is bringing back its business builder roadshows for both existing and potential licensees after hailing them a success last year.