Food & Drink

Robinsons Brewery in pint giveaway for Cask Ale Week

21-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery, is launching a 500-pint giveaway campaign for Cask Ale Week, which will run from Thursday 23 September to Sunday 3 October.

Drinkaware searches for new chief executive as Elaine Hindal steps down

21-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Drinkaware chief executive, Elaine Hindal is stepping down in the new year after, after almost nine years at the helm.

Price of a pint could rise by 25p predicts Sacha Lord

20-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Night-time economy adviser and operator Sacha Lord estimated prices of drinks will go up by between 7% and 10% with the average price of a pint set to rise by 25p, in line with the 7.5% VAT increase to cover the overall losses felt by operators.

Pubs face new CO2 shortage that could be worse than 2018 crisis

20-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs could be facing a CO2 shortage that could be worse than 2018 and could cause disruption across the food and drink sector.

Quality time at the bar

20-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Whether it is a bit more disposable cash or a lust to try the best products available, pub customers are going for quality when it comes to enjoying a drink since the on-trade reopened in earnest.

BBPA estimates 18m pints will be served on National Hospitality Day

17-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for pubgoers to support their local this Saturday (18 September) to help hospitality businesses and claims pubs will serve about 18 million pints on the day.

New products round-up

New products round-up: the latest products on the market, including UK music pioneer Kano’s tie-up with Duppy Share rum

16-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

A multitude of new products has hit the market including non-alcoholic beverages from Drop Bear Beer Co and Scai, cocktails from Liberation, Signature Brew's new beer, Graham's ruby port, a chocolate orange gin liqueur by TW Kempton and Fete...

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Kegs caught in supply crisis

10-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Keg supplies are being hit by the transport crisis that is ravaging the pub and hospitality sector.

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New products round-up: The latest products to hit the market, including a rebrand for Vocation’s entire range

10-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The latest new products include Vocation, Crodino, Nuet, Lost Boys Brewery, Tomatin and Beavertown.

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company consolidates logistics

09-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is consolidating its secondary logistics network into a single inhouse solution for on-trade customers commencing March 2022.

Pubs set to face wine supply issues

07-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs could be facing issues with wine supplies in the lead up to Christmas, leading wine bosses have revealed.

Pubs urged to celebrate Cask Ale Week

07-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs are being urged to celebrate Cask Beer Week, which runs from 23 September to 3 October, to help boost trade in the wake of the pandemic.

BrewDog enters partnership with Asahi to expand in Japan

06-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

BrewDog has entered a joint venture launch Asahi Breweries, which will see BrewDog beers such as Punk IPA, Hazy Jane and Elvis Juice rolled out across Japan from this month.

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Bohem Brewery Hana, Aber Falls Boco, Pink Diesel and Height of Arrows

03-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include Bohem Brewery’s Hana, Aber Falls 2021 Single Malt Welsh Whisky, Boco by House Coren, Pink Diesel and Holyrood Distillery with Height of Arrows.

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Brewers and drinks companies join calls for Government action over supply chain

02-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Brewers and drinks companies are joining calls for the Government to take action over the issues surrounding the supply chain.

Draymen pay dispute settled

02-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A pay dispute from 1,000 beer delivery drivers has now been settled after they voted in favour of accepting a higher pay offer.

Majority of Scottish brewers unprepared for Deposit Return Scheme

27-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The overwhelming majority (96%) of small independent brewers in Scotland are unprepared for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) due to be introduced next year, according to a new survey by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

New brews from Erdinger, Salcombe Brewery and Northern Monk, spirits from Speciality Brands, Glen Grant and Sheep's

27-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include Fruity Alkoholfrei wheat beer from Erdinger, Speciality Brands with new rum portfolio, Salcombe Brewery launches new session lager, Signature Brew re-releases Passions and C-Sharp, Northern Monk teams up with Ronseal...

Pubs to lose out on 6m pints over August bank holiday weekend

26-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The trade is set to sell 60m pints of beer over this bank holiday weekend however, this is 6m fewer than the same period in 2019, research has revealed.

Beer delivery driver strike suspended

23-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The planned strike action by 1,000 draymen, which was set to take place this week and next week has been postponed, following an improved pay offer from GXO Logistics Drinks.

Butcombe Brewing moves into no and low, Beavertown Bones, Sassy Organic and Binary Botanical

20-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include Butcombe Brewing Co moving into no and low, Beavertown with Bones lager, Sassy launches Organic variant and Binary Botanical launches a beer for wine drinkers.

80% of operators experiencing beer delivery delays, snap poll finds

17-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than three quarters of operators are currently having issues with beer delivery delays, a snap poll from The Morning Advertiser has revealed.

Beer drought threat after drivers vote in favour of strike over ‘paltry’ pay

12-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The threat of a beer drought later this month (August) increased as about 1,000 draymen, who deliver brands including Heineken, voted for industrial action over a ‘paltry’ pay offer.

Orbiter Best Bitter from Dark Star, Twinings new tea foodservice range, Lion Brewery Co. and new craft beer from Fauna Brewing

10-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Star Brewing Co, Twinings new foodservice range, new craft beer from Fauna Brewing, relaunch of Lion Brewery Co. and Texas Pot Still Bourbon have all been launched recently.

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'Resilience of pubs is one of the biggest things to come out of the pandemic'

09-Aug-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The way the on-trade has adapted and been resilient against the coronavirus pandemic has been a huge learning, one drinks business boss has highlighted.

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Shaken to the core: how premium cider is becoming more popular in the on-trade

02-Aug-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

While premiumisation has taken longer to catch on in the cider category versus the likes of beer, wine and spirits, a lesser spotted symptom of Covid-19 has seen quality pours become the apple of many a pubgoer’s eye.

Building a drinks offer: from draught dilemmas to cocktail choices

02-Aug-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

As pubs continue to bounce back from Covid-19 and operators shake-up their drinks offers, The Morning Advertiser takes a closer look at which category bubbles have burst and which should be in the on-trade mix.

Low alcohol sparkling mead from Bemuse, beer brand Allsopp's revived, Long Shot hard seltzer draught launch

02-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include a low-alcohol mead from Bemuse, a Harlot English sparkling wine, revived beer brand Allsopp’s, non-alcoholic flavoured vodka STRYKK and Long Shot hard seltzer on draught.

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Pingdemic fuels no-show excuses and wine woes

29-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington and Frisco Group managing director Heath Ball reflect on the week’s headlines and how the pingdemic is ratcheting up and fuelling no shows.

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Drinks sampled at The MA’s latest New Products Showcase

29-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest Morning Advertiser New Products Showcase saw a virtual tasting session on a range of top new product launches.

Trade war with US could mean pubs face wine supply issues

28-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs could be facing wine supply issues if a 25% tariff on all wine imports from the US is implemented, a leading wine group has warned.

Good Things Brewing Co raises £10k to rebuild brewery after lightning strike burns down brewery

27-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Good Things Brewing, the Tunbridge Wells Brewery, has launched a GoFundMe page, after its brewery was struck by lightening and burned to the ground.

BrewDog loses battle to use the name ‘Tiger Strike’

26-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

BrewDog has lost the battle to use the name ‘Tiger Strike’ on its spirits after a ruling by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).

40% of beer deliveries at risk as workers balloted on strike action

23-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Beer delivery drivers and warehouse staff are to decide whether or not to strike over pay and Covid measures.

New product round-up

Greenwich Spirits Company unveils debut gin, non-alcoholic mojito variants launch in Young’s Pubs

23-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks launches include more pours from Greenwich Spirits Company, The Balvenie, Hi-Spirits and Square Root.

SBR changes leaves small brewers in limbo

21-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Small independent brewers in the UK have been left in limbo, a year on from the Treasury’s changes to Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR), one trade body has warned.

Campaign launched to champion cask beer

16-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A social media campaign has been created, coinciding with lockdown measures being relaxed in England, to help highlight the importance of cask beer.

New product round-up

‘World’s first’ black gin arrives in UK, new Pub Pride Day brew, River Cottage beer range unveiled

16-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest new product launches include a commemorative beer from Farr Brew, more pours from Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall and the ‘world’s first’ naturally black gin.

Pandemic ‘premiumisation’ sparks beer tap and tech review for 67% of operators

13-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Two thirds of pub and bar operators are reviewing their beer offer off the back of a newfound thirst for premium pours, according to research carried out by Beer Piper in tandem with The Morning Advertiser (MA).

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More pours from Magic Rock, Smirnoff and Kopparberg while Star Pubs & Bars grows Own Label wine

09-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks includes 10th anniversary brews from Magic Rock, fruity serves from Smirnoff and Kopparberg as well as an Own Label wine rollout by Heineken’s pub arm.

Pubs to lose out on £9m during England v Italy

09-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

While 7.1m extra pints are expected to be bought on during Sunday’s UEFA Euro 2020 final on Sunday (11 July), due to ongoing restrictions, the trade will miss out on £9m in beer sales, it has been predicted.

Jodie Kidd throws support behind Long Live the Local campaign

06-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A new campaign for Long Live the Local has been launched and is fronted by model and pub licensee Jodie Kidd.

BrewDog: ‘Solid gold phrase on can was an error’

01-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

BrewDog has responded to claims stating the “solid gold” wording on cans of its Hazy Jane beer, which were part of a competition was a mistake.

Restrictions to cost pubs 1.3m pints during England v Germany

28-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubgoers are predicted to buy 5.25m pints tomorrow (Tuesday 29 June) when England face Germany in the knockout stages of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, one trade body has estimated.

New product round-up

Zia Lucia and Laine Brew collab, Camden Town revives Piña Lager, rum releases from Old J and Upbeat

24-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

A rum and beer heavy week of new drink launches included releases from Zia Lucia and Laine Brew Co, Camden Town Brewery, Old J and Upbeat Spirits.

Pubs to lose out on 750k pint sales during England v Czech Republic

22-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

English pubs would be able to sell 750,000 more pints during tonight’s Euros match against the Czech Republic if Covid restrictions were not in place.

‘Toxic culture letter 100% my fault’ says BrewDog’s James Watt

18-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has taken responsibility for the company’s culture and stated the letter, claiming the business had a “toxic culture” was his fault.

English and Scottish pubs to miss out on £3.2m during Euros match

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in England and Scotland are set to lose out on revenue of £3.2m during today (Friday 18 June), when the two nations go head to head in the UEFA Euros football tournament.

New product round-up

Asahi launches hard seltzer, new seaweed infused Scottish rum, Signature Brew Hot Chip collab

17-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of on-trade drink launches include more pours from Asahi, Signature Brew and Seven Bro7hers.

UK/Australia trade deal to save UK wine businesses £16m, claims WSTA

16-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The first major trade deal negotiated by the Government since the UK left the EU has been welcomed by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) for reducing costs for drinks businesses and positive knock-on effects for hospitality firms.