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Moving pubs

27-Feb-2002

Selling and buying property can be a stressful business, but once you're ready to move on, a little forward planning can make all the difference,...

Ale and hearty

27-Feb-2002

Laurel Pub Company has confirmed its commitment to cask ale with a unique training scheme in association with Cask Marque. By Ben McFarlandWhen...

Guinness considers 'quick pour" tap

27-Feb-2002

Guinness' quest to recruit everyday drinkers may see the introduction of a revolutionary new font designed to pour a pint in 15 to 25...

New cocktail concept, Muse, to cause a stir in trade

27-Feb-2002

Charles Wells has made an unprecedented foray into cocktail culture with the launch of a new pre-mixed concept.In a move that will not be welcomed by...

In a glass of their own

27-Feb-2002

Every two years, international brewers congregate for the world's biggest and best beer competition. Phil Mellows reports from this year's eventThere...

Dip in profits expected for Wetherspoon

27-Feb-2002

City analysts have been watching JD Wetherspoon with interest to see if the company's cut price promotions during January have harmed profits.The...

Out of Orders

27-Feb-2002

Last week the DTI announced that the Beer Orders, introduced in 1989, are to be revoked. Jackie Annett looks at how this will affect the tradeThe...

Bulmer's alcopop foray fizzles out

27-Feb-2002

HP Bulmer, maker of Strongbow, has issued its second profit warning in three months, blaming its failed foray into the alcopop market with Strongbow...

Vitamins in beer to tackle alcohol-related health problems

27-Feb-2002

Drinks firms could be told to put vitamins in beer in an attempt to cut alcohol-related health problems.The Scottish Executive is looking into the...

Smoking ban in Ireland pubs a step closer

27-Feb-2002

The threat of an outright ban on smoking in Ireland's pubs has come a step closer after a health expert claimed 150 barstaff will die in the Republic...

Recruitment - finding and keeping reliable staff

26-Feb-2002

The majority of licensees would say one of their biggest problems is finding and maintaining reliable staff. John Porter offers advice on recruiting...

Finnishing touch - S&N moves into Finnish and Russian beer markets

26-Feb-2002

Scottish and Newcastle has recently acquired a big stake of the Finnish and Russian beer markets. Mark Stretton finds out what comes next.Scottish...

Food hazards

26-Feb-2002

Improved communication and flow of information can transform the Environmental Health Officer from a figure of fear into your greatest ally. Fiona...

Buoyant start for hotel sales despite crises of last year

26-Feb-2002

The hotel market is going from strength to strength despite last year's uncertainty, according to experts.Licensed property agent Christie & Co...

Home of Fat God's microbrewery up for sale

26-Feb-2002

The Queen's Head in Iron Cross, near Evesham, Worcestershire, which is the home of the Fat God's microbrewery, has been placed on the market.The pub...

Licensee's full pint fight is gaining support

26-Feb-2002

The licensee determined to oppose the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) call for a 100 per cent liquid pint has had an overwhelming response to his...

Soft drinks: chilling news

25-Feb-2002

Presentation is everything if you want to boost soft drink sales. Coca-Cola Enterprises outlines the perfect serve.More than ever before, soft drinks...

Challenge for beer

25-Feb-2002

'We can watch the beer industry decline as it has over the last 20 years, or we can do something about it' - Mark Hunter, Coors Brewers marketing...

Good measures

25-Feb-2002

Guinness UDV is championing the move to upsize spirit serves to 35ml so bars can reap the benefits.How many people pour themselves a 25ml spirit...

How to bag the big bucks

25-Feb-2002

With bagged snacks being one of the fastest-growing food sectors, pubs can cash in with 'quality and serve'.Meeting the needs of quality-conscious...

Wine is unique

25-Feb-2002

Getting wine right is easy for publicans - it's just a matter of doing the simple things well.Taste is central to the drinking experience of wine,...

From the apple to the glass

25-Feb-2002

The finest ciders are made when attention is paid to the quality of the fruit and the cider making process.As the licensee, you want to be able to...

What the Sunday papers say - 24 February

25-Feb-2002

The Financial TimesEnterprise Inns' share price has been rising because it is seen as the ideal candidate to buy Unique Pub Company or Voyager...

Trade groups slam Government spirit plan

25-Feb-2002

Measures designed to stamp out bootlegged spirits are unlikely to be effective and will cost the drinks industry hundreds of millions of pounds to...

Tea and coffee

22-Feb-2002

Most licensees can increase their profits by offering hot drinks to their customers - but be sure to carefully assess the potential before taking the...

Bidders line up for Malibu

22-Feb-2002

Three spirits companies have submitted bids for Malibu, the coconut rum brand being auctioned by Diageo, the UK drinks group. Allied Domecq is...

Police pay plan under fire

22-Feb-2002

Licensees have been urged not to sign up for new schemes aimed at forcing them to pay for extra police officers.Following the launch of funding...

Footcare

21-Feb-2002

Standing behind the bar all day is hard on your feet - but Dr Paula Franklin, BUPA's assistant medical director, suggests some ways to keep a spring...

Opinions from the trade on the withdrawal of the Beer Orders

21-Feb-2002

With the news yesterday (Wednesday) that the Beer Orders that have controlled the pub industry for more than a decade are to be revoked by the...

What are the Beer Orders?

21-Feb-2002

The Beer Orders may well be being revoked by the government, but what exactly are they, and how have they affected the trade?The Beer Orders required...

No licence to thrill

21-Feb-2002

Jackie Annett says pubs may not be allowed to open early for England's World Cup matchesThe 2002 World Cup kicks off in Japan and South Korea this...

Report advises freeze on duty

21-Feb-2002

A long-awaited report from Europe has recommended a complete freeze on UK beer duty.The author of the report, European commissioner Fritz Bolkestein,...

Ember burns brightly

20-Feb-2002

Six Continents has spent £80m taking its pub brand Ember Inns from zero to 120 outlets in just over two years. Mark Stretton reports.The bright...

Beer Orders to be revoked

20-Feb-2002

The Beer Orders that have controlled the pub industry for more than a decade are to be revoked by the Government.Competition minister Melanie Johnson...

C-T relaunches flagship brands in on-trade attack

20-Feb-2002

Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has unleashed a two-pronged attack on the premium and standard lager sectors with an all-embracing relaunch of its flagship...

Greene King puts 16 ex-Old English Inns pubs up for sale

20-Feb-2002

Greene King has put 16 of the pubs it acquired in last year's takeover of Old English Inns up for sale. The properties, all traditional inns, are...

Trade concern over plans to veto new town centre pubs

20-Feb-2002

New planning powers that would give local authorities greater scope to veto new town centre pubs have raised concerns within the trade. There are...

Bombardier fights for new anthem alongside St George's Day campaign

20-Feb-2002

Bombardier bitter is following last year's St George's Day campaign with a high-profile battle for a new national anthem.The beer, brewed by...

Future of Wrexham uncertain as bid is withdrawn

19-Feb-2002

The future of Wrexham Lager is looking bleak after a bid by a local consortium to buy the UK's oldest lager brand from Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) was...

Tackling night time disorder

19-Feb-2002

by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonHow many times have you heard the now familiar...

Keeping it clean

19-Feb-2002

Are you aware of your food safety obligations?by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Scientist: alcohol education, not prohibition

19-Feb-2002

One of the UK's top scientists has lent her support to the trade's campaign for improved alcohol education as an alternative to a clampdown on...

Tony Hill steps down at SFI

19-Feb-2002

Andrew Latham, managing director of SFI Retail, is to take over as group chief executive from Tony Hill, who will step down in April.Mr Hill will...

Hospitality Training Festival 2002

18-Feb-2002

ThePublican.com is offering its users access to free training as part of a major new trade initiative to launch in April.The new event, called the...

Brewing Industry International Awards shortlist announced

18-Feb-2002

One of the British brewing industry's most northerly outposts leads the shortlisted beers in the biannual Brewing Industry International...

Guide to help licensees cope with safety laws launched

18-Feb-2002

A new book for licensees aimed at tackling the red tape surrounding health and safety laws has been launched.The Federation of Licensed Victuallers...

What the Sunday papers said - 17 February

17-Feb-2002

The Sunday TimesGuy Hands has put the entire Nomura pub empire up for sale for an estimated £2bn. Mr Hands, who runs the principal finance group for...