Food & Drink

Tap water on the rise as licensees fail to drive soft drinks

11-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Over half of publicans (62%) are doing nothing to encourage sales of soft drinks in their venues, while admitting tap water consumption is on the rise, new research shows.

Unite warns of further action as beer delivery strike begins

10-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Unite has warned of further strike action at KNDL (Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics) as workers prepare to take 24-hour strike action on 11 September.

On-trade cocktail boom set to grow

10-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

The number of on-trade outlets serving cocktails will increase by one third from 30,000 to 40,000 by 2017, according to a new report from drinks distributor Cellar Trends, that says the size of the UK cocktail boom is under-estimated.

Greene King to open new craft brewery

10-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, is to open a £750,000 “innovation brewhouse” at its Bury St Edmunds brewery for experimenting with different craft beer styles.

On-trade beer volumes hit as wine and liqueurs grow

09-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

On-trade alcohol sales fell 1% by value in the 12 weeks to 13 July despite a 6% drop in volumes, according to CGA figures in a new report that lists malt whisky and liqueurs among the growth categories over the period.

Dea Latis hosts first ever beer tasting for female MPs

09-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Dea Latis, the industry’s beer and women forum, hosted the first-ever beer tasting designed for female MPs at the House of Commons last week.

The Good Pub Guide does pubs a great disservice

06-Sep-2013 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown takes the Good Pub Guide editors to task over their controversial claims on pub closures

Send visitors to Burton? What a capital idea

06-Sep-2013 By Roger Protz

Visit Britain is missing a trick — and letting down an industry — by failing to tell overseas visitors about the wealth of welcoming pubs and breweries to be found in all corners of the UK, argues Roger Protz.

KNDL looks to minimise disruption from beer delivery strike

06-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) says it has contingency plans in place to deal with the planned 24-hour strike action by employees.

Hi-Spirits 'disappointed' over ASA ruling over Fireball

04-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Hi-Spirits said it was “disappointed” by a ruling from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) against its Fireball Whiskey brand.

Pernod Ricard looks to on-trade for UK growth

03-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

The boss of Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) has said the company will be concentrating its efforts on the UK on-trade over the next 18-months to two years.

Cornish cider maker launches salted apple energy drink

03-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Salted caramel has taken the confectionery world by storm, and cider-maker Healey’s is hoping salted apple juice will have a similar effect on the energy drink sector.

Places still up for grabs at PMA's Cider Trends Summit

02-Sep-2013 By Mike Berry

Places are still available for the Cider Trends Summit next month — the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s new event that focuses on the cider category.

Heineken reports dip in on-trade beer volumes

02-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Heineken UK says the poor summer weather and “challenging” consumer environment in 2012 led to a fall in consumption in the on-trade in the year, although its share of the beer market increased.

Heineken renews partnership with Manchester City Football Club

30-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Heineken has signed a deal to renew its partnership with Manchester City Football Club.

Wetherspoon flies in US craft brewers to boost its beer offer

29-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

J D Wetherspoon is inviting 12 US craft brewers to come to the UK and brew beers to be sold exclusively through the company.

Crabbie's to sponsor the Grand National

28-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

The Grand National is to become the Crabbie’s Grand National under the terms of a new sponsorship deal between the alcoholic ginger beer and the famous steeplechase event.

Orders rocket for GBBF Champion Beer of Britain 2013

28-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Orders for Elland 1872 Porter have “gone through the roof” since it was crowned Champion Beer of Britain 2013 at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) earlier this month.

Fuller's Red Fox back on the bar

23-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Fuller’s has announced the return of its Red Fox ale to the on-trade this month, one of its most popular seasonal ales.

(Beer) gardens of earthly delight

23-Aug-2013 By Pete Brown

Making the best of your pub’s outside spaces shouldn’t be limited to when the sun decides to shine, says Pete Brown.

New Bulmers and Foster's Radler success down to 'bright summer' and 'customer insight'

23-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Heineken UK has put the success of the new Bulmers variants and low ABV lager Foster’s Radler down to a “bright summer” and “genuine consumer insight”.

Crabbie’s owner Halewood relents in trademark dispute with brewery TicketyBrew

23-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Halewood International and TicketyBrew announced they have reached an agreement with regard to the trade mark ‘Tickety boo’ and application to register ‘TicketyBrew’ in the same category, alcoholic beverages.

First Drinks launches Disaronno sampling campaign

23-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Distributor First Drinks has launched a new nationwide experiential sampling campaign to raise awareness of the Disaronno Sour serve.

Scottish Beer and Pub Association hits back at Aberdeen 'overprovision' claims

23-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has expressed reservations over suggestions that areas of Aberdeen should be designated as “overprovided” with licensed premises.

WKD makes a noise with Spotify

22-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

Alcopop brand WKD has teamed up with Spotify, the music streaming service, and DJs Lauren Pope and Melvin (one half of Rickie & Melvin from the Kiss FM Breakfast show) to create a series of “crowd sourced” nights out.

Brakspear eyes managed estate expansion

22-Aug-2013 By John Harrington

Brakspear intends to expand its fledgling managed estate and has appointed former tenanted BDM Mat Aket to oversee the company-run pubs, chief executive Tom Davies said as the group announced a 20% rise in full-year profit before tax and exceptional items...

Should Brothers revive its Lemon cider?

21-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

Brothers Cider is canvassing votes in what it is calling “the world’s most creative petition” to see if it should bring back its lemon flavoured cider.

Gatecrasher defends itself over fake vodka reports

21-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Gatecrasher defends itself over reports of one of its former venues selling counterfeit alcohol.

Smirnoff goes for Gold in the shot market

20-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

A gold flecked, cinnamon infused liqueur is the latest addition to the Smirnoff flavoured vodka line-up.

Thwaites flagship ale Wainwright makes the top 20 best-selling cask ales

20-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Wainwright, the flagship ale, from Thwaites has entered the UK’s list of the top 20 best-selling cask ales for the first time.

Gatecrasher Clubs & Bars fined £5,000 for fake vodka

20-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Leeds Magistrates Court imposed a £5,000 fine and £2095.67 costs on Gatecrasher Clubs & Bars on 15 August for selling industrial alcohol as vodka at a student freshers week event.

Carlsberg rolls out perfect serve training for Staropramen

19-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg UK is rolling out a series of training events for bar staff on Czech lager Staropramen in London, Manchester and Leeds.

Redwell Brewery sees increase in orders following Red Bull trademark dispute

16-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The craft brewery at the centre of the Redwell - Red Bull trade dispute has seen an increase in orders in the wake of the incident.

Video: Great British Beer Festival 2013

15-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun and Ellie Bothwell

The annual Great British Beer Festival, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), took place between 13-17 August. The Publican’s Morning Advertiser team popped down on trade day to speak to some brewers and find out more about the beers on offer.Take...

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