Food & Drink

Passion for beer: Ben Lockwood believes immersing oneself in the business is key to success

The Big Interview

BrewDog bound Ben Lockwood optimistic for UK on-trade

By Nicholas Robinson

Mitchells & Butlers’ beer and cider procurement manager Ben Lockwood’s passion for the sector has propelled him to the top of his game. But what’s next for the man who knows almost everyone in the trade now he’s moving to BrewDog?

Alcohol-free spirit: Stryyk launches Not Vodka

Alcohol-free vodka launched by Stryyk

By Nicholas Robinson

Alcohol-free spirit brand Stryyk has added a third variant to its portfolio, which now consists of Not Rum, Not Gin and new addition Not Vodka.

Rising up: the rise in sales was thanks to the sport and sun this summer

Beer sales up 4.4%

By Nikkie Sutton

Beer sales in the third quarter of 2018 rose by 4.4% compared to the same period in 2017, new research has revealed.

Quintessentially Christmassy: the Long Arm Pub & Brewery has brewed the Mince Pie-PA

London pub brews mince pie beer

By Emily Hawkins

A pub will serve a mince pie-flavoured beer to "bring Londoners a glass of festive nostalgia" during the Christmas period.

Demand: with non-alcoholic beer on the rise, is it time for pubs to start selling it on tap?

Is zero-alcohol beer on tap the next step for pubs?

By Robert Mann

After a new study claimed that consumers across the UK believe that low or no-alcohol beer is becoming more socially acceptable, is it time for pubs to start selling it on draught?

More than a logo: the Bass red triangle is not just a mark of ownership but a pledge of quality as well.

Opinion

In the brand scheme of things

By Pete Brown

As JDW distances itself from being a ‘brand’, Pete Brown looks at why its identity is, in fact, its key strength

BrewDog spotlight: the Scottish brewer and operator is clearly no longer a pup

What is BrewDog’s position in the beer world?

By Nikkie Sutton

From day one, BrewDog has always intended its ‘Punk’ mission to blaze a trail in the industry. Here, we reveal how the brewer and operator stands up next to other ‘craft’ brewers.

Tops: The biggest-selling brands in the UK on-trade

The Drinks List: Top Brands to Stock 2019

By Nicholas Robinson

With so much conflicting research in the market and varying opinions from analysts, The Morning Advertiser’s Drinks List 2019 reveals exactly what is going on with sales at the bar.

Global differences: some of the Coca-Cola brands available outside the UK

Coca-Cola brands and flavours you haven't seen

By Nicholas Robinson

From the bizarre to the delicious, over its 130-plus years of existence Coca-Cola has racked up a considerable portfolio of flavours and brands, the majority of which aren’t available in the UK. However, The Morning Advertiser recently had privileged...

Rear window: what should the back bar look like?

What should the back bar look like?

By Emma Eversham

The back bar is a pub or bar’s shop window, where a well-thought-out display can really add to the bottom line. So what does a licensee need to think about when deciding what to put there?

Variety of options: operators can benefit from stocking multiple milk alternatives

Which milk alternatives should pubs stock?

By Emily Hawkins

Pubs should increase their range of milk alternatives so they can cater to people looking for indulgent options as well as functional, a new report recommends.

Guess who's back? Bass again

AB InBev to bring Bass Pale Ale back

By Nicholas Robinson

Global brewer AB InBev will reintroduce Bass Pale Ale to the UK on-trade this December, in a bid to “reignite” the premium ale category.

Evolution: Coca-Cola looks to new variants

New Coca-Cola Plus Coffee could be ripe for UK extension

By Nicholas Robinson

A newly launched coffee variant of Coca-Cola in nine other countries around the world could be rolled out to more, including the UK, soon as the Coca-Cola Company looks to seed it in 50 markets by next year.

Be part of the solution: what are pubs doing in the fight to tackle food waste?

Pubs guilty of wasting 41p per meal in food waste

By Robert Mann

According to research carried out by Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), food waste represents a cost to the pub sector alone of £357m each year – equivalent to £8,000 for the average pub.

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