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Shurvinton to replace Forrest at Greene King
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:53:00 +0100
Greene King has appointed former Pizza Hut chief operating officer, Wayne Shurvinton, as managing director for its Pub Partners tenanted and leased division. more...
Beer still on top, but more Brits opting for alcohol-free
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:01:00 +0100
The UK's favourite drink remains beer, with 17% of Brits asked citing it as their beverage of choice, however, an alcohol-free option came in at a close second new research has claimed. more...
Ingredients prices and a staff shortage are trade’s biggest concerns over Brexit
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:05:00 +0100
Nine out of 10 operators who took part in a CGA and Fourth survey stated that the Brexit vote has already had a negative effect, with most citing an increase in the cost of ingredients and a decrease in the availability of staff. more...
World Cup drives record quarter for Stonegate
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:55:00 +0100
In a third quarter (Q3) trading update Stonegate Pub Company revealed a like-for-like sales increase of 6.1%. more...
Pubs could face severe workforce hit
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:30:00 +0100
Pubs could face another severe hit to its pool of workers, as recommendations in a new migration report would lead to further worker shortages, says UKHospitality (UKH). more...
Red Mist Leisure sells pub to Shepherd Neame
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:22:00 +0100
Red Mist Leisure has sold one of its popular pubs to Shepherd Neame, in order to focus on its other sites. more...
Brits chug back record amounts of gin
Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:01:00 +0100
Brits have sloshed back 60m bottles of gin in the past 12 months, worth £1.6bn, according to the latest figures from the Wine & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA). more...
What do Michelin inspectors look out for in pubs?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:13:00 +0100
The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the criteria the prestigious Michelin Guide restaurant inspectors look at when deciding which venues to include in the guide. more...
Get a full measure of the spirits category
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:39:00 +0100
Pink gin, whisky, alcohol-free 'spirits' and the rise of English rum are just a handful of the topics we're exploring at this year's Spirits Summit at the Yard, Shoreditch, in London on 2 October. more...
Top tips from award-winning operator on making wine work
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:22:00 +0100
Operators need to seriously up their wine offer and not add on huge mark-ups, according to Great British Pub of the Year licensee Heath Ball from the Red Lion & Sun in Highgate, north London. more...
Agreement reached on pubs code confidentiality
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:10:00 +0100
The pubs code adjudicator has agreed on principles for the publication of pubs code arbitration decisions with the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). more...
A quarter of consumers more likely to revisit a tech-savvy venue
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:09:00 +0100
According to findings from CGA and Zonal research, the rapid rise in phone and app platforms in the hospitality sector is being driven by younger consumers. more...
TRG believed to be in talks to buy Peach Pub Company
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:48:00 +0100
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is believed to be in talks to acquire Peach Pub Company, the Midlands-based, multiple pub operator, the MA's sister title MCA has learned. more...
Beer prices set to rise following heatwave
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:01:00 +0100
The cost of a pint could be set to increase after the hot weather affected barley harvests this summer, according to a report. more...
How can your pub cut back on waste?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:34:00 +0100
Businesses are under increasing pressure to cut back on waste and recycle more. Nick Burns from Robinsons Brewery, Clare Clark from the Roebuck in central London, and Pete Rayner of Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) look at the options for pubs looking to reduce their footprint. more...
One in five people look past their local town when planning a night out
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:20:00 +0100
The latest edition of the quarterly Deltic Night Index has highlighted that an increasing number of consumers don't believe that their local nightlife is diverse enough. more...
Golfers raise £10,000 for bar staff in need
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:12:00 +0100
A magnificent £10,000 was raised for publicans by golfing teams taking part in the Licensed Trade Charity's national competition. more...
Young Brits with food allergies 'fear' eating out
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:13:00 +0100
A significant number of young people aged between 16 and 24 and suffering from food allergies or intolerances fear eating out in pubs and restaurants, shocking new research has claimed. more...
AB InBev relaunches ‘premium light’ beer for wellness market
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:42:00 +0100
Brewing giant AB InBev will relaunch its Michelob Ultra premium light beer into the UK in a bid to replicate the brand's US success. more...
Government’s big consultation on calorie labelling launched
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:53:00 +0100
The Government has launched a massive public consultation on calorie labelling for out-of-home food and drink, which could deliver the ultimatum on mandatory calorie labelling on pub food and drink. more...
