All news articles for June 2024

Heart of the debate: UKH introduces election toolkit (Pictured: Kate Nicholls)

UKH launches election toolkit

By Rebecca Weller

UKHospitality (UKH) has launched an election toolkit for businesses to share key asks from Parliament ahead of the general election on Thursday 4 July.

Property: This week's round-up features Star Pubs & Bars, Flight Club, M&B, Arc Inspirations and more

PROPERTY ROUND-UP

Star operator takes on third lease

By Rebecca Weller

This week's property round-up features investments from Star Pubs & Bars, Flight Club, M&B, Arc Inspirations and more.

Dish Deconstructed: How to make Cuban Beef Picadillo (Picture credit: Bidfood/Oliver Kay)

DISH DECONSTRUCTED

How to make: Cuban Beef Picadillo

By Rebecca Weller

In this week’s edition of the Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Dish Deconstructed series, we've looked at how to leverage fusion foods and make Cuban Beef Picadillo from Bidfood’s Oliver Kay arm.

Card payments: Barclays Consumer Spend report shows purchase data on a monthly basis (Getty/ljubaphoto)

May sees 2.9% spending rise

By Nikkie Thatcher

Consumer spending in pubs, bars and clubs grew by 2.9% in May, new data has revealed.

Low, Light & Alcohol-Free Summit to take place in September 2024

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

Low, Light & Alcohol-Free Summit to take place in September

By Gary Lloyd

The trend is growing for drinking less alcohol, according to Laura Willoughby MBE, who will be talking more about the subject at the inaugural brand-led conference called the Low, Light & Alcohol-Free Summit 2024.

Shepherd Neame releases Go For Gold to honour Olympics win

THE CASK PROJECT

Shepherd Neame’s tribute beer to war and sporting hero

By Gary Lloyd

Kent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame is releasing a cask beer to commemorate 100 years since Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame’s gold medal success in the 1924 Paris Olympics.

Shocking incident: Car crashes into Langport Arms (Credit:Getty/gorodenkoff)

Car crashes into 600-year-old pub

By Rebecca Weller

A Somerset pub and hotel has shared its gratitude for employees who “acted promptly” after a car crashed into the 600-year-old venue in a “shocking” incident.

Drinks tracker: sales down year-on-year as heavy rain returned (Credit:Getty/Tim Parker)

Wet weather dampens drinks sales

By Rebecca Weller

After two weeks of year-on-year growth, wet weather has washed the positive figures away and pushed drinks sales back below 2023 levels.

Joseph Holt to allow brewery tours for first time

THE CASK PROJECT

Joseph Holt to celebrate 175 years with festival

By Gary Lloyd

Northern brewer Joseph Holt is allowing fans of the brand a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to go have a look behind the scenes of its Manchester brewery as part of its inaugural beer festival.