Moleface pubco to open fourth site
Nottinghamshire-based pubco Moleface is opening a fourth site — the Royal Oak Pub and Kitchen in Radcliffe-upon-Trent.
Archives for September 30, 2009
Major fake vodka plant raided
A major counterfeit vodka manufacturing and bottling plant in Leicestershire has been broken up following two days of raids by customs officers.
Pubcos: we didn't do enough after TISC
The pub industry invited the emotive response of the Business and Enterprise Committee (BEC) committee by not acting on recommendations of the previous inquiry.
BII boss: 'we'll act to raise standards'
BII chief Neil Robertson has made it clear the group will not shirk from criticising and acting against pub operators — and individual licensees...
Stocking up for Christmas: Game for a festive feast
At Christmas more than any other time it is essential to make sure you are offering customers a point of difference to get them through the doors....
Licensee will supply doorstaff
The licensee of a Surrey nightclub has agreed to become a "gold-plated" doorstaff provider within nine months. In what's believed to be a first,...
On-line licence applications 'from January'
Hosts may be able to apply for licences and temporary events notices entirely on-line from January 2010, the Government has announced. The...
Drinks Analyst: outlook poor 'til late 2010
A leading drinks analyst predicts "green shoots" in the on-trade market won't emerge until late 2010. Nielsen consultant Graham Page's prediction...
BBPA chief attacks soundbite politics
New British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive Brigid Simmonds has warned the trade to be prepared for more "soundbite politics". She...
Good Pub Guide: positive message for pubs
Pubs are performing well despite the economic climate, and managing to cut or keep food prices low in an effort to attract customers, says the Good Pub Guide.
Trade up trial
Training staff to recommend specific drinks could mean they sell more profitable products in at least a quarter of all transactions. These are the...
Stocking up for Christmas: Peggy's Festive Fare
I can't believe it's time to start thinking about Christmas again, but that bloke from the allotments just popped in for a pint and told me that his...
Absolut's biggest push yet
Absolut vodka is set to benefit from its biggest ever campaign in the UK. Brand owner Pernod Ricard is investing in a new campaign for the premium...
Calypso teams up with green charity
A soft drink developed in association with the World Land Trust has joined the Calypso Soft Drinks line up. The new brand, Calypso Juicy Aid, has...
Notts plans city-wide ban on street drinking
Nottingham plans to use a new law to inflict a total ban on street drinking. In what's believed to be a first, the city council wants to use powers...
Stocking up for Christmas: Talking turkey
When it comes to Santa's helpers, Nigel Crane, Dorchester trained chef and managing director of professional stock and gravy maker Essential Cuisine,...
British lager campaign body launches
A campaign to promote British-produced lagers will be formally launched with a beer festival in London between October 12 and 18. Craft lager brewer...
Pub politics as MPs take centre stage
Shadow licensing minister Tobias Ellwood has revealed the Tories will ban supermarkets from selling alcohol as a loss-leader if they get into power....
Stocking up for Christmas: Christmas in a cold climate
Forecasting Christmas should be easy - after all, it's the same date every year. However, calendar aside, the forthcoming festive season is a very...