Food & Drink

Next big thing? Real Kombucha founder David Begg talks about fermented tea drink kombucha

Kombucha, a pub staple?

By Emily Hawkins

A different, softer type of fermented drink could be set to take UK pubs by storm as chains large and small explore the potential of Kombucha.

Profits drop: the UK arm of brewing behemoth Molson Coors has revealed a drop in profits of around 20% for the year ending December 2017

Molson Coors UK profits drop by £14.5m

By Stuart Stone

The UK arm of Molson Coors has seen its profits fall by nearly £15m despite an increase in turnover, its latest financial results have revealed.

Raising the bar: the opportunity to change the on-trade team attracted Yorke to the role

Diageo's Yorke focuses on diversity in the trade

By Nicholas Robinson

Despite studying for a law degree, Melissa Yorke decided her career may lie in a different direction. Now at drinks giant Diageo, she has helped change the on-trade team and is vocal on diversity within the industry as a whole.

New beginnings: Salt Beer Factory will open its doors to the public this week

Salt Beer Factory to open in Bradford

By Robert Mann

A “three years in the making” brewery is set to open tomorrow (Friday 2 November) aiming to showcase “the best craft in beers and gins,” in a modern pub environment.

Bases covered: Jason Warner says AB InBev is making sure production runs smoothly for the British departure from the European Union

AB InBev set to target the on-trade, says boss Jason Warner

By Nicholas Robinson

The man about to take the helm of AB InBev’s total European market may well be focused on achieving growth for his company’s portfolio of brands, but Jason Warner is a person who thinks well beyond the confines of his corporate world.

Hard pressed: leading operators see a world of soft drink innovations

In association with Lucozade Ribena Suntory

How is the on-trade innovating with soft drinks?

By Nicholas Robinson

Many are spurning the opportunity to go to the pub and, when they do go, they may not want alcohol. Are there any viable soft drink alternatives? Leading pub operators found out

Leader of the pack: London Pride aligns with all the key cask messages that Fuller's is passionate about

In association with Fuller's

The beautiful thing about cask

By Nicholas Robinson

Let’s be honest, sales of cask ale are currently moving in the wrong direction. But, with the love of a good industry and the unwavering support of real ale drinkers, a positive turnaround could occur

Budget opportunity: the on-trade is making an appeal to Chancellor Philip Hammond

TAX EQUALITY

Supermarket vodka sold at less than 50p per measure

By Stuart Stone

Research by The Morning Advertiser and figures from CGA Insight detailing average on-trade pricing have revealed that supermarket vodka is being sold at the equivalent of less than 50p per single measure.

Tax freeze: the Wine & Spirit Trade Association is calling on the Government to stop a rise in duty (image credit: puhhha/gettyimages.co.uk)

Tax Equality

Gin costs 514% more in pubs than in supermarkets

By Nikkie Sutton

The average cost of a 25ml measure of ‘standard’ gin costs over 500% more in the on-trade than it is in the off-trade due to significant financial pressures, according to The Morning Advertiser research.

Health-conscious consumers: Greene King pubs in London will start selling the fermented drink kombucha

Greene King pubs to stock kombucha

By Emily Hawkins

Greene King pubs in the capital are to begin selling the fermented drink kombucha, which is believed to have health benefits.

Spooky specials: what makes a beer appropriate for Halloween?

What makes a beer perfect for Halloween?

By Emily Hawkins

The market for beers relating to Halloween is one full of energy, but what does a beer really need to do to match the spooky season? The Morning Advertiser spoke to brewers to find out.

Sober spaces: there is a growing market for venues offering a late night drinks in a zero-alcohol environment

Are sober bars growing in popularity?

By Emily Hawkins

Although many licensed venues have upped their game and stock more zero- and low-alcohol drinks, some customers want an alcohol-free environment too.

A long and social affair: alcohol consumption dates back 10 million years according to the latest scientific theories

How has alcohol changed in 10 million years?

By Phil Mellows

Alcohol was a poisonous substance millions of years ago. Happily, humans have evolved to be able to drink it and a recent two-day conference revealed the many positive effects of the liquid – especially when used as a part of everyday bonding rituals

Not just in the bag: snacking has moved on from classic crisps and nuts to include tasty insects and exotic flavours

What are the latest trends in bagged snacks?

By Nikkie Sutton

Health tops the consumer agenda, even when it comes to pub snacks. As a result, producers are taking this into consideration when launching new brands

Plenty of options: cider can be served ice cold or warm, and on draught, bag-in-box and bottle

What role can cider play in winter trading?

By Nikkie Sutton

Cider is often seen as a must-have for when it’s hot but, as the temperature drops and the festive season approaches, operators need to be aware that the drink still has a big role to play in wintertime drinking

Changing times: could serving drinks in a glass be something of the past?

7 ways not to serve cocktails

By Nikkie Sutton

Drinkers have taken to social media to air their frustration at being served drinks, including cocktails, in vessels other than glasses.

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