Food & Drink

Budvar introduces a non-alcoholic beer - and a higher strength one

28-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

The UK arm of Czech lager Budweiser Budvar is hoping to roll out its no-alcohol beer this year.

Beer sales increase over consecutive quarters for first time in 10 years

27-Jan-2014 By Lewis Brown

UK beer sales have increased for two consecutive quarters - the first time in 10 years – although pub beer sales were down by 2.2%.

Hobgoblin brings Taste to the Nation in a new campaign

27-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Wychwood Brewery is urging publicans to get involved in its “Taste to the Nation” tour for Hobgoblin ale.

Tiger takes on year of the horse

24-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Tiger Beer has begun to build links to Asian food in time for the Chinese New Year festivities.

SIBA urges pubs to promote BeerX

24-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is urging pubs to promote the BeerX Festival of Beer ahead of its start on 12 March in Sheffield.

Carlsberg launches new Tapster's range of cask ales

24-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Carlsberg UK has announced that it is to distribute a new range of “Great British Cask Ales”.

Tsingtao hits cinema screens

24-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Chinese beer Tsingtao has begun a stint of advertising in cinemas to help promote the brand and its Dragon Ping Pong events in the run-up to Oscar season.

Gaymer Cider Company averts industrial action

24-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Workers at the Gaymer Cider Company in Shepton Mallett, Somerset, have agreed a 3% pay increase for 2012-13 averting industrial action.

Tim Martin: Settling VAT differences over a pint

24-Jan-2014 By By Tim Martin

Tim Martin gives his latest views on a VAT cut and discussions with MP Andrew Griffiths.

Bruce bonus for West Berkshire Brewery

23-Jan-2014 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz reports on how a significant figure on the pubs and brewing scene is thinking big and aiming high after being appointed chairman of West Berkshire Brewery.

MPs awarded ‘Beer Champions’ for pub industry support

23-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Over 100 MP ‘Beer Champions’ have been presented with a new beer in honour of being supportive of the pub industry.

Cider makers call for Government to support industry and scrap duty escalator

22-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

The UK’s cider industry is the most vibrant, diverse and successful in the world – that was the message delivered to MPs and government officials at a Westminster reception earlier this week.

Saltaire Brewery honoured with visit from HRH the Princess Royal

22-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Saltaire Brewery in Shipley was honoured by a visit from HRH the Princess Royal during her visit to West Yorkshire last week.

OPINION

McCormick predicts top food trends for 2014

21-Jan-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Top food trends for 2014 include chillies, modern Indian food and Brazilian influences, according to the McCormick Flavour Forecast 2014.

Hayley Cropper's final ale: Coronation Street star has her own beer

20-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Staffordshire-based beer retailer, Best of British Beer, has unveiled the beer it was commissioned to supply for the leaving party of actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, whose character Hayley Cropper has died in long-running ITV soap Coronation Street.

Frozen puree brand Frecco aims to give hot and cold drinks a boost

20-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Publicans looking to boost hot and soft drinks sales this year are being urged to give a new frozen purée product a go.

Win a case of top-selling spirits by taking the PMA / Diageo survey

20-Jan-2014 By Mike Berry

Publican’s Morning Advertiser readers can win a case of one of the top-selling on-trade spirits brands by simply completing a short survey on spirits sales at their pubs.

Why my Dry January means I'm Publican Enemy No.1

17-Jan-2014 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown prepares reluctantly to take on the role of the trade’s devil incarnate.

Odessa vodka and Squire's Gin to be relaunched

16-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Odessa vodka and Squire’s London Dry Gin are being re-launched with a new look as “house” brands.

BBPA calls for support for beer duty freeze in Budget

14-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association Brigid Simmonds has written to MPs urging them to support a Parliamentary motion calling for a freeze in beer duty in the Budget on 20 March.

Scottish Beer & Pub Association announces new president

14-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Steve Mallon has taken office as President of the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA).

News of the Brews: our regular round up of the best new British beers

14-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Rugby proves the biggest inspiration for this week's raft of new beers.

Gaymers Cider workers voting for possible industrial action over pay dispute

10-Jan-2014 By Lewis Brown

Workers at the Gaymer Cider Company in Shepton Mallett, Somerset are voting on possible industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Aperol partners with Manchester United

10-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Italian liqueur Aperol has partnered with Manchester United to become the club’s official global spirits partner until the end of the 2016/2017 season.

New look for Bishop's Finger

09-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

One of the UK’s oldest brews is sporting a new look to emphasise its Kentish heritage.

Huge response from trade over stem cell donation plea for Margot Martini

08-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

More than 12,000 people in the licensed trade have registered their interest in stem cell donation over the New Year, after the industry was urged to ‘Register. Swab. Save a life’ to help save the life of a child with leukaemia.

Fruit Shoots in Angry Birds tie-up

08-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

A tie-up with Angry Birds, the Finnish video game craze, will kick off a 2014 campaign for the Robinsons Fruit Shoot brand.

Beer Group chairman MP Andrew Griffiths defends undue influence claims over minimum pricing

08-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) MP Andrew Griffiths has defended the brewing industry against accusations from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that it had an undue influence on the Government over minimum pricing.

SIBA unveils BeerX speakers

03-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has unveiled a line up of high profile speakers including JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin for its BeerX event in Sheffield in March.

Scotch Whisky Association unveils new chief executive

02-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that David Frost, a former senior official at the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills, has replaced Gavin Hewitt as chief executive.

Molson Coors sells stake in Tradeteam

02-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Molson Coors has sold its stake in Tradeteam, the UK drinks logistics business, to global logistics firm DHL Supply Chain for an undisclosed sum.

Brewers meet 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early

20-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The UK brewing sector has met its 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early and is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency, according to a new report from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Andrew Griffiths' call for further beer duty freeze gets BBPA backing

19-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is backing the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman’s early day motion (EDM) calling for a further freeze in beer duty in March.

The Big Interview: David Forde, Heineken UK

19-Dec-2013 By Rob Willock

David Forde’s piercing blue eyes flash with anger, he holds my gaze, and the joviality that has characterised our conversation to date evaporates.

Grumpy Gorillas to promote responsible drinking this New Year

18-Dec-2013 By Robyn Black

New Year revellers in London and Edinburgh will be reminded to monitor their booze intake by a grumpy gorilla this year.

Brewers announce wholesale beer price increases

17-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Brewers Carlsberg and Molson Coors have become the first to announce their annual hike in wholesale price rises for next year, with an average increase of up to 6p per pint.

Punch Taverns writes to Prime Minister refuting Mulholland beer price allegations

17-Dec-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Punch Taverns has written to Prime Minister David Cameron refuting accusations made against the company by MP Greg Mulholland during Question Time in the House of Commons last week.

Italian cider to hit pubs and bars next year

16-Dec-2013 By Robyn Black

An Italian cider is set to hit pubs and bars next year, as the Shepton Mallet Cider Mill, looks to exploit an emerging taste for world ciders.

Christmas campaign for Crabbie's

16-Dec-2013 By Robyn Black

Halewood International is hoping to reach over 6 million people with a Christmas campaign for Crabbie’s.

Pubs rewarded for their excellence at Brains' awards ceremony

16-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Two Cardiff pubs among others proved their excellence this year after receiving awards from brewer Brains.

Carlsberg UK boss Benet Slay to leave the company

13-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Carlsberg UK has announced that Benet Slay is to leave the company as chief executive and will be replaced by current sales director James Lousada.

Further opportunities lie ahead for the pub trade, says Carlsberg UK boss

12-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

The chief executive of Carlsberg UK told MPs that further opportunities lie ahead for the pub sector at the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group/British Beer Public Association (BBPA) Christmas reception.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches his own beer

11-Dec-2013 By Roger Protz

TV chef and food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has teamed up with Skinner’s Brewery in Cornwall to launch a beer in bottle and cask that’s made entirely from English ingredients – including one of the first sightings of a UK-grown version of...

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