Archives for November 13, 2007

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Mixability: Time to mix it up

Cocktails! Why does that word fill licensees with dread? The answer is quite simply a lack of knowledge, not just of the the art of producing good...

BII slams calls for more tax on alcohol

Today's launch of the Alcohol Health alliance has been attacked by the BII.Twenty four health organisations have come together to launch the body,...

Mixability: Changing partners

While there are are innovative licensees and managers all over the UK, as well as pub companies that have seen the light when it comes to investing...

Mixability: Mixing the Mexican

"The problem with tequila is, if you go out on the street and ask 100 people what they think of tequila, 99 will say 'no way, I remember that from...

Laurel in talks with banks about debt

By The PMA Team

Discussions are underway between Laurel Pub Company and its banks with a view to restructuring the company's borrowing facilities. The company made...

Chris Maclean: Information anarchy

By Chris Maclean

I have developed a reluctance to offer information. I've no wish to appear rude, but I don't always trust people's motives.Many years ago, working in...

Mixability: Mixed with style

For several years we have watched the great and the good of the spirits market try to inspire growth in sales and rekindle interest in the category...

BII voices alchol tax concerns

By Ewan Turney

The BII believes better education is the best way to prevent binge drinking - not an increase in tax. In response to calls from the Alcohol Health...