Mandatory code hits the road
The Government is embarking on a 10-day national tour to "inform the future development" of its controversial mandatory alcohol retailing code. Home...
Archives for June 23, 2009
'No need for cig vending machine ban'
Late-night bars are tackling problems relating to underage entry with "excellent results" — so the Government should lay off new restrictions on...
Meantime launches first cask ale
London-based brewer Meantime has launched its first cask ale after 10 years of focusing on bottle conditioned beers. The 4.3% abv London Pale Ale...
Legal: Food sampling
Reputations in the hospitality industry are gained - and lost - on the basis of quality and hygiene. As such, food sampling is becoming increasingly...
WKD Core unveils first ad campaign
Beverage Brand's new apple cider, WKD Core, has unveiled its first advertising campaign. The campaign will be led by a national outdoor campaign on...
Hook Norton names Jonathan Paveley as non-exec chairman
Cotswold brewer Hook Norton has appointed ex-Punch Taverns commercial director Jonathan Paveley as its non-executive chairman.Paveley, who was made...
Hook Norton lands Paveley as chairman
Former Punch commercial director Jonathan Paveley has been appointed as non-executive chairman of Hook Norton.
Scotland urged to carry on with minimum price plan
The World Health Organisation has urged Scotland to plough on with plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol. Speaking at an Alcohol Summit in...
Neville Hall: We are too confrontational within our own ranks
Whether they be government, local authorities, the police or the freelance busy bodies this crippled and malign administration loves "consulting"...
Sheps climb for charity
A team from Shepherd Neame is to take part in the Six Peaks Challenge in a bid to raise money for the Water Aid charity. The team consists of six...
Legal: Independent health and safety audits
To succeed, companies must juggle some seemingly conflicting aspirations such as maximising profits; maintaining and enhancing reputation; and...
Government rejects business rates spending plan
The Government has rejected plans to let businesses vote on how proposed extra business rates will be spent. The Business Rates Supplement Bill will...
Licensees urged to attend mandatory code meetings
A series of 10 regional consultation events will take place next month covering the government's controversial mandatory code of practice - and...
Maxxium launches new premium tequilas
Maxxium UK has launched a new super premium range of tequilas from Sauza. Tres Generaciones is a range of three triple distilled, 100% agave...