Fuller's increases beer prices by 2.5%
London brewer Fuller's has announced plans for a 2.5% increase in beer prices but will absorb cost increases until 1 April. The London Pride brewer...
Archives for February 3, 2009
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Every licensee wants to back a winner. So to help you become a winner, the MA recently compiled a brand new listing of the 50 drinks that made the...
Cobra Beer: volumes up 28%
Cobra Beer saw its volumes increase by 28% for the three months to 31 January on last year. Volumes for the six months to 31 January are up 21%. The...
BII Licensee of the Year finalists announced
The finalists in the 2009 BII Licensee of the Year Award, as part of The Publican Awards, have been unveiled. Judges John Vereker and John Sharratt...
Geronimo sells Bullfinch to McMullen's
Hertfordshire brewer and operator McMullen's has acquired the Bullfinch in Sevenoaks, Kent from Geronimo Inns for an undisclosed sum. Food-led...
M&B rolls out Miller & Carter
Mitchells & Butlers is quietly expanding its Miller & Carter steakhouse format, with three new sites to open in the coming weeks. Britain's...
Mandatory code plans to get green light by July
Government officials have told trade leaders they are planning to have a mandatory drinks industry code of practice approved by Parliament by July....
Scots agree new alcohol sponsorship guidelines
The Scottish alcohol industry has agreed to new commercial sponsorship guidelines designed to promote responsible drinking and safeguard young...
Everards unveils seasonal brews line-up
Leicestershire brewer Everards has announced its seasonal ale line-up for 2009. The programme kicks off this month with the rugby inspired cask...
Charles Wells to absorb beer price increases
Charles Wells Pub Company is to absorb all price increases and duty hikes on draught beers and ciders for its tenants until 4 April. The move follows...
Government steps back on staff training plans
The Government has stepped back from plans to impose costly mandatory staff training on responsible licensees, the Morning Advertiser has learnt....
South West Focus: Agents report soaring demand for leaseholds
Sales of leaseholds in the South West are bucking the national trend by far outstripping those of freeholds, according to local agents. The news...