24-Feb-2010 By Simon Clarke
Tenants are no more likely to support the BBPA than the pubcos are to voluntarily scrap the tie, says Simon Clarke.
Roy Beers: The war on fags is over - the war on food is about to begin
24-Feb-2010
This week saw the launch of just such an "initiative" in the country which brought you the smoking ban, Highland country dancing, golf, and many...
Halewood gets further into spirits
24-Feb-2010
Halewood International is looking to entrench its position in the spirits category with the launch of four major new brands. The company said it...
Make a 'big swap' in Fairtrade Fortnight
24-Feb-2010
ViVAS IS asking customers to support Fairtrade Fortnight's big swap initiative by trading one wine on its current list for its Fairtrade and organic...
McEwan's gets new look at the bar
24-Feb-2010
McEwan's bitter is to get a new look at bars throughout Scotland after brand owner Jygsaw announed a programme to replace all on-trade fonts over the...
One in three would pay more for a branded glass
24-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Carlsberg is highlighting the importance of branded glassware by running a promotion for licensees. Research by the brewer shows that using branded...
24-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Welsh brewer Evan-Evans has hit out at the growing mass of small Welsh brewers producing "poorly-constructed beers" with "tonsil cleansing...
23-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The licensing minister tells a Westminster debate that the beer tie is an issue that "needs to be addressed".
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Greene King IPA has recorded a victory of its own in the RBS Six Nations — outselling lager by 25%.
Heineken makes "excellent progress" in UK
23-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
Heineken, the Dutch-owned brewer that acquired Scottish & Newcastle two years ago, said it made "excellent progress" in improving its UK...
'Heineken and Carlsberg see contrasting fortunes'
23-Feb-2010
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has forecast lower beer consumption in many regions this year as it reported a drop in sales volumes in 2009. Beer...
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has warned that beer consumption will continue to tumble throughout 2010 due to the global economic environment....
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
A freeze on beer duty could save 7,500 jobs over the next 12 months, the British Beer and Pub Association has told the Treasury.
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will celebrate people power at its annual conference.
22-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Windsor & Eton brewery is bringing brewing back to Windsor — the brewer plans to open its doors after a 79 year closure
22-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Local brewers continue to well outperform the overall beer market, achieving average increase in turnover of 17% last year.
Diageo: sitting tight
22-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
Everyone and his or her dog appreciates the extent of the current global slowdown. With the exception of China, whose economy seems to have closed...
Wadworth offers customers triple chance to try as they buy
22-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Customers at Wadworth pubs could get three times the flavour when they order a pint during Cask Ale Week. In a bid to get more people to sample...
'Diageo steers drinkers towards supermarkets instead of the pub'
22-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
Diageo, the world's biggest spirits maker, is focusing its marketing efforts on wooing British drinkers to spend their money in supermarkets rather...
Small brewers report sales boom
22-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Small brewers have bucked the trend by reporting sales growth - at the same time the overall beer market is declining. According to the Society of...
22-Feb-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Head chef of the Hatch Inn Greg Palmer tells Sheila McWattie about the pub's food success. Chef's CV I've worked in good quality, food-led pubs for...
22-Feb-2010 By Roger Protz
Jennings brewery is back in action after the Cockermouth floods, says Roger Protz. When you consider that Jennings Brewery has been out of action...
22-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The beer tie is not the problem for our tenants, Marston's chief executive Ralph Findlay said today. Speaking to The Times, Findlay admitted that...
19-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Merrydown cider has been revamped to give emphasis to its premium ingredients on a new front label.
19-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Australian wine producer Brown Brothers has overhauled its on-trade range — the two-strong Everton range of wines has been given a new label .
19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Pernod Ricard UK has launched a national advertising campaign encouraging parents to better educate their children about alcohol.
Cask ale named after deceased pub regular
19-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
A pub regular who died earlier this month has been immortalised by the licensee of his favourite watering hole - by having a beer brewed and named...
Budweiser 'the world's most valuable beer brand'
19-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
The value of the Budweiser beer brand has leapt 27 per cent to US$21.3bn (£13.6bn) in the past year, according to the latest BrandFinance Global 500...
Prince Charles gifted beer to mark city's centenary
19-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
Prince Charles is set to visit Stoke today to celebrate the city's centenary - and will be given a pack of specially-brewed ale by a local brewer....
John Smith's starts hunt for Grand National legends
19-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Beer brand John Smith's has celebrated its sixth year as sponsors of the Grand National by giving people a chance to vote for the legend's of the...
19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
McEwan's has launched a new on-trade font for its four ales — Export, 60/-, 70/- and 80/- — as part of a £1m investment in the brand.
19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottitl
Popular professional darts player Wayne Mardle dropped into the Prince of Wales pub in Moseley, Birmingham this week to host a darts night. The pub...
19-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Bramley apples are the core ingredient of a new apple ale — a joint collaboration between two Kent-based companies. Fourayes Farm and Nelson...
19-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Meantime Brewing Company is set to open its new restaurant, cafe-bar and microbrewery in Greenwich on 23 March after a two-year building project. ...
19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Ex-England footballer Teddy Sheringham and BBC's The Real Hustle's Jessica-Jane Clement will be guests at the Redtooth National Poker final in March....
18-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Multiple operator Head of Steam has delisted Heineken after the brewer's pubco arm refused to allow it greater product choice.
18-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Trappist ale Chimay has been given an updated, more modern look with updated labels giving the range a "lighter, fresher" look.
18-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
French spirits producer Pernod Ricard saw net profit from recurring operations drop 5% as it was hit by unfavourable exchange rates.
Former S&N man appointed C&C chairman
18-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Former Scottish & Newcastle chairman Sir Brian Stewart has been appointed chairman of Magner's parent company C&C group. He will replace...
Fears over major cider duty hike
18-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
The price of cider could soar after next month's Budget as fears mount the government will single out the category for a major tax hike. All alcohol...
Pernod Ricard reports drop in profits
18-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has reported a five per cent drop in first half net profits, as the market remained "difficult" in Western Europe. The...
18-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
The man behind Tyrrells Crisps has added two new products to his potato vodka and fruit liqueur range and is preparing a big push for the business...
17-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has appointed Colin Valentine as its new national chairman.
Cobra Beer unveils the ultimate curry sauce
17-Feb-2010
Cobra Beer is celebrating National Chip Week by launching luxury curry sauce made with real gold. At £36 a portion, the sauce is not for the...
Pub lets customers barter for beer
17-Feb-2010
A freehouse is taking on the price promotions run in nearby pubs by allowing customers to barter for their beer. Regulars at the Bugle Horn in...
17-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Leicestershire brewer Everards is launching a tiger spotting competition in celebration of the Year of the Tiger and the Chinese New Year....
17-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
John Smith's has announced their shortlist of ten "Legends" aiming to be inducted into the inaugural John Smith's Grand National Legends.
17-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Two of microbrewer Purity's beers are now available from an independent Birmingham coffee shop. Urban Coffee Co is now selling bottles of Mad Goose...
17-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
European beers have suffered as their American, Mexican and Australian rivals have increased their "brand value", according to a survey of the...
16-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
Chelsea are riding high at the moment, but many will remember the days of Claudio Ranieri, also known as the Tinkerman, says Peter Coulson.
