Prince Charles pays rural tribute
The Prince of Wales stressed the importance of community pubs coming up with novel ways to attract new business, during a visit to St Austell Brewery...
Archives for May 22, 2001
Trade blasts Government's foot-and-mouth scheme
The pub trade has hit out at a Government scheme to help rural businesses affected by the foot-and-mouth crisis.Mary Curnock Cook, director of the...
Trade warned of rise in drug rapes
Licensees urged to be aware after more reported attacks in pubs Licensees, barstaff and doorstaff in pub and clubs are being urged to look out for...
Brakspear set to feel the chill
Brewer launches chilled version of flagship bitterBrakspear is set to play it cool this summer with the introduction of a colder version of its...
Australian wines to hit trade with major marketing push
The Penfolds, Rosemount Estate and Lindemans Australian wine brands are to receive a major marketing push in the UK on-trade following the recent...
Wolves reports profit uplift as it awaits bid
The management of Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries (W&DB) is pressing ahead with the sale of pubs and breweries despite an impending bid from...
Kent licensees aim to set up taxi firm
Medway LVA's scheme will combat shortage of city centre cabsLicensees in Kent are looking at setting up their own taxi company to help boost trade...
King & Barnes family launch new brewery
The King family has returned to brewing in Horsham, West Sussex, after selling their 200-year-old business, King and Barnes, to Hall &...
Bigger pubs push up Eldridge Pope sales
Average sales at Eldridge Pope's outlets are being driven upwards by selling smaller pubs and buying bigger food-led operations.The weekly figure of...
Merrydown doubles soft drinks investment
Drinks group Merrydown has warned that profits will be hit this year because of increased spending on its Shloer soft drink range.The brand increased...
Decision to block Bass Brewers deal ruled "unfair
The Government's decision to block Interbrew's takeover of Bass Brewers could be overturned after it was attacked by the High Court.Justice Alan...