United States

What the papers say - July 17, 2007

17-Jul-2007 By Eleanor Goodman

Breakfast is the most profitable part of the day for McDonald's in the United States, the restaurant chain said. More than 25 per cent of all sales...

Orchid has a case of the Fuzzoids

01-May-2007

Orchid Group is making an assault on the family market with the support of a posse of alien invaders.The Fuzzoids are a gang of friendly monsters who...

Pub Grub is in the bag for McCoys

21-Aug-2006

Three new flavours bring a pub food feel to McCoy's, the crisps range from United Biscuits UK (UBUK).The new limited edition McCoy's Pub Grub range...

Independence Day quiz: it's no tea party

28-Jun-2006

Yes, we should never have let them go off on their own but it's too late now and, hey, there's no reason why we shouldn't celebrate American...

Licensee wins hours appeal against Westminster

04-May-2006

Dave Haseldine, owner of Bradley's Spanish Bar, had applied for extended hours but Westminster refused to give him a hearing as his bar is in the...

Stateside Inspiration - Ethnic food turns mainstream

01-Oct-2005 By Lisa Chafel

Whether in one of the new "Fast Casual" concepts, a typical chain or top gourmet restaurant, what were once considered "ethnic" foods and flavours have now become part of the mainstream in American dining.

Wharton wins first PubChef BBQ cook off

04-Aug-2005

David Wharton of the Royal Oak in Poynings, West Sussex, has been named champion of the PubChef Battle of the BBQs 2005 competition. His winning dish...

SABMiller buys Bavaria

20-Jul-2005

UK-listed SABMiller has bought Bavaria, Latin America's second largest brewer, for US$7.8bn.The announcement comes three months after rumours first...

Gastro Nerd - Bizarre Food Holidays

01-Jul-2005

PubChef presents a selection of unusual dates in the foodies' calendar 1 National Pie Day (23 January). Created by the American Pie Council, the day...

Council under fire in test case

16-Jun-2005

The pub trade has attacked a council in the High Court for undermining the Licensing Act.The Publican was at the Royal Courts of Justice this week to...

Research on smoke-free bars appears to be positive

25-Sep-2003

New research from the United States claims that smoke-free bars and restaurants are a hit with customers and staff.Six months after the introduction...

Soft drinks profits - kidding around

20-Aug-2003

Britvic has developed brands with real kids appeal, just right for your pub.Britvic Soft Drinks is the leading UK supplier of soft drinks for the...

Viva Las Vegas

10-Jul-2003

Three additional international associations are set to exhibit at
the Pack Expo Las Vegas Showcase of Packaging Innovations: the
Argentinian Packaging Institute (IAE), the Brazilian Packaging
Association (ABRE) and the Mexican Packaging...

Comments on the tragic events to hit America on 11 September 2001

03-Oct-2001

Reaction from the trade to the horrific terrorist attack on AmericaYou may be interested to publish the following account of our experiences in the...

What the Sunday papers say - September 23

24-Sep-2001

Weekend FTDrinks group Rémy-Cointreau has issued a warning on earnings after the US terrorist attacks. The company, which relies on North America...

Attack on soft drinks service in pubs

07-May-2000

Pubs are failing to make the most of the unprecedented popularity of soft drinks, according to new research.Coca-Cola Enterprises' (CCE) annual Soft...