Election hopefuls are backing the pub
Ninety per cent of parliamentary candidates in winnable seats believe more should be done to support pubs. In a ComRes poll, commissioned by the...
Archives for April 18, 2010
Pub trade needs to brush up its image
It is an unfortunate consequence of the "hype-rich" times in which we live — image is everything. As a result of the growth of reality TV, the...
London launch for Blue Moon beer
Molson Coors is set to launch its North American Blue Moon beer on draught in 100 London pubs and bars this month. Draught Blue Moon (5.4%abv) is...
'Publicana administration not material'
Punch Taverns has insisted that the administration of pub management company Publicana does not present major difficulties.
Wetherspoon gears up for 7am opening with special offers
JD Wetherspoon is offering customers money-off vouchers on breakfast items as it prepares for 7am openings across the estate.
Cellar support jobs under threat at AB InBev UK
AB InBev UK, the brewer which produces brands such as Beck's and Stella Artois, is understood to be close to outsourcing its brand dispense operation...
Hamish Champ: 'Family Guy' or the leaders' debates on the telly? Give me Peter Griffin every time
So, were you inspired by last week's inaugural televised 'debate' involving the leaders of the three main political parties? I can't say as I was,...
Health and Safety: Are you alert to allergies?
Allergies affect milllions of people in the UK. And it is a wellestablished fact that more and more people are developing intolerance to certain...
Tradeteam takes on AB InBev UK delivery contract
AB InBev UK has outsourced the delivery of its packaged beer brands to Tradeteam, the logistics group owned by DHL, in a three-year deal. In a...
Clegg attacks lack of government action on beer tie
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has blamed the government's failure to act on the beer tie and continuous hikes in beer tax as the reason for...
Brewer Adnams to produce hand-crafted spirits
Vodka, gin and whisky are to be produced at a new distillery in Southwold, with the first products due for released in November.
Tradeteam to distribute AB InBev beers
Drinks logistics firm Tradeteam has signed a three-year deal with AB InBev UK. Tradeteam will deliever packaged kegs, bottles and cases of AB InBev...
Pub machine suppliers lobby election hopefuls
A group representing pub gaming machine operators has invited prospective MPs to meet members to discuss the challenges the industry faces. The...
Volcanic ash disrupts pub trade
Pubs have suffered disruption and closures as a result of the travel chaos caused by the volcanic ash from Iceland. JD Wetherspoon has closed all...
Pub Wi-Fi: get connected
Not so long ago, free Wi-Fi access gave pubs an edge. Now it's increasingly expected by a wide range of customers, reports Robyn Lewis. It was...
My election manifesto
My new government would recognise the importance of owner-operated pubs in providing training and employment for needy youngsters in the UK.
A Tribute to Cornish spirit
If you brewed a beer called Daylight Robbery you would expect a loud, collective raspberry from media and consumers, says Roger Protz.
Mark Daniels: Who's Been A Barred Girl Again?
She's become infamous for being the first person in the country to be barred from every pub, club and off-license in the country, and the recently...
New 4% abv beer for Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has unveiled what it is calling its "most important business action in 2010"— a 4% abv Budweiser.
Clegg backs pubs and beer tie reform
Over 500 prospective parliamentary candidates — including Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg — have signed up in support of CAMRA's charter.