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Not-so-meaty dish: More Than Meat's 'lamb casserole'

Free-from food

Extra '£5k profit' in pubs from vegan food

By Nicholas Robinson

A meat and dairy alternative company that is growing in popularity in UK pubs has launched a ‘joint of lamb’ and ‘chorizo sausages’ specially for eateries, following an uptick in demand for vegan and vegetarian products in pubs.

Open competition: enter the Top 50 Gastropubs awards

Top 50 Gastropubs

Still time to enter the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards

By MA food and drink

There is still time for the UK’s best food pubs to enter the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs awards, including the Newcomer of the Year and the Front-of-House Team of the Year.

Booker’s sales up by 13%

Wholesalers

Booker’s sales up by 13%

By Nikkie Sutton

Booker’s sales are up 13% for the first half of the financial year (H1) to £2.5bn.

Boosted food offer: Sam Smith's pub food trade is roaring

In association with Booker

A meatier steak in food

By Nicholas Robinson

A keen eye for meat prices and a focus on what his customers want has led licensee Sam Dainter of the Old Court House, Dudley, to raise the food covers at his Marstons pub from just 10 a week to 1,500 in six years

Keeping it fresh: owners Jonathan Thompson and Richard Phillips

In association with Makro

Freshen-up profits with produce

By Nicholas Robinson

When Jonathan Thomson and Richard Phillips took the reins at former Punch pub the Chequers, they knew a food offer would be vital for business to grow

Fresh is best: or is it?

Food

Using fresh produce in your pub

By Nicholas Robinson

Whether sourcing fruit and veg from wholesale markets or distributors or direct from growers, key points for pub chefs or group buyers to consider include: know your produce, buy what’s in season to secure best prices, buy in bulk and, if you can, pay...

Bad experience: Licensees 'abdicate' TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor ‘a sad, desolate place’ says licensee

By Nicholas Robinson

The Queen Vic, Rottingdean, East Sussex, has refused to deal with TripAdvisor any longer after it claimed the platform encourages trolling, bullying and is “too emotionally draining”.

Mitchells & Butlers helping FSA develop Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Food Hygiene

Mitchells & Butlers helping FSA develop Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

By Nicholas Robinson

Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) is testing the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) new food hygiene scheme, which aims to ease pressure on resource-strapped local authorities, improve food safety and adapt the current Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

Sugar warning: pubs to be pressured into making food healthier

Legislation

Pubs to be ‘shamed’ into sugar reduction by Government

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs and other food and drink-serving outlets will be "shamed" into reducing the sugar content of their food by the Government, warns health secretary Jeremy Hunt and Public Health England (PHE) chief executive Duncan Selbie.

72 hours of heaven: The Morning Advertiser's events will be in London for 72 hours

Events

72 hours in London with The Morning Advertiser

By Helen Gilbert

If you’re thinking about turning your country pub into an elite restaurant destination, are keen to adopt the latest trends or are simply looking for ways to generate extra income, then read on.

Mooney takes charge as New Moon goes into administration

NEW MOON

Pubco New Moon in administration as two sites close

By Daniel Woolfson

Upmarket northern gastropub group New Moon Co. has gone into administration following the departure of co-founder Paul Newman yesterday, The Morning Advertiser understands.

Paul Newman departs New Moon Pub Co

New Moon Co

Paul Newman departs New Moon Pub Co

By Daniel Woolfson

One of the founders of prominent northern gastropub group New Moon Co has parted ways with the company.

Makro vision: Nick Bennett is the landlord of the Robin Hood

In association with Makro

Getting the best out of Sunday lunch

By Nicholas Robinson

Competition is rife when it comes to one of the UK’s favourite dishes, but Robin Hood licensee Nick Bennett is achieving higher GPs without compromising on quality

Snacks, sides and nibbles key focus for pub menus

MENU TRENDS

Snacks, sides and nibbles key focus for pub menus

By Daniel Woolfson

UK operators are boosting customers’ average spend by increasing starter and dessert prices as well as focusing on side dishes and snacks, new research claims. 

Uptick: sales driven by caterers and small businesses

Wholesalers

Booker’s hefty rise in Q2 sales

By Nicholas Robinson

The Booker Group has reported a 15.2% rise in total sales for the second quarter of the year, driven by a steady rise in catering and small business customers.

Strong summer performance for managed pubs

Coffer Peach Business Tracker

Strong summer performance for managed pubs

By Daniel Woolfson

Managed pub and restaurant groups performed well over the summer despite worries customers would spend less because of June’s Brexit vote.

TripAdvisor: who gives a hoot?

OPINION

TripAdvisor: who gives a hoot?

By Daniel Woolfson

TripAdvisor: love it or hate it, if you work in hospitality, you’ve got an opinion. And the chances are it's a strong one.

Get your nuts: snacks are a good income stream for pubs

Bagged snacks

More than a mouthful of nuts: snacks go upmarket

By Nicholas Robinson

A pint of lager and a packet of crisps still hold good for many pubs, but offering something different could generate more profit, Andrew Don reports

Whitbread to open new Bar + Block site in London

NEW OPENING

Whitbread to open new Bar + Block site in London

By Daniel Woolfson

Whitbread has announced the opening of a new ‘flagship’ Bar + Block site in the capital following the concept’s debut in Birmingham earlier this year. 

Nottingham pub goes 100% vegan

Reopening

Nottingham pub goes 100% vegan

By Daniel Woolfson

A Nottingham pub has reopened after a brief refurbishment with a completely meat and animal product-free menu. 

Top of the chefs: Harris took the top spot this year

Top 50 Gastropubs

Get ready for Top 50 Gastropubs 2017

By Nicholas Robinson

Eight months ago, 2016’s top 50 gastropubs were named, followed by a whirlwind of national press coverage. Plans for 2017’s event are under way and it’s shaping up to be a belter

Brakes: wholesaler to publish list prices for greater transparency

SUPPLIERS

Brakes to publish prices for greater transparency

By Daniel Woolfson

Foodservice supplier Brakes has announced it will publish its list prices for the first time since 2011 in an effort to increase transparency following previous negative customer reviews.

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