Soft drink volumes fall three per cent
Soft-drink sales have withstood tough conditions and recorded slight growth in the on-trade, according to Britvic's annual report into the category's...
Archives for March 25, 2011
2,000 restaurants use Livebookings
Over 2,000 restaurants have joined Livebookings' cloud computing system, which enables managers to access their bookings through the internet.
Mulholland presses BISC on pubco inquiry
Pro-pub MP Greg Mulholland has raised concerns about the timings of the forthcoming inquiry into pub companies' conduct. In a letter to chair of the...
Urge pub customers to join our fish fight
Mitch Adams is supporting Hugh's Fish Fight and is encouraging other licensees to do the same.
The world is Kent Crisps' oyster
Posh crisps have been all the rage for a while but new brand Kent Crisps is taking things to a whole new level with its new Oyster & Vinegar...
Breconshire Brewery up for sale
The Breconshire Brewery is being put up for sale, along with the recently refurbished Red Lion pub in Llangorse. The multi-award winning Welsh brewer...
BII plans financing boost for licensees
The BII is eyeing plans to facilitate small-scale financing for licensees and pub owners, via a third party, for those who make a good business case.
EMROs: blanket ban on late opening
Proposed Early Morning Restriction Orders could mean a blanket ban on late opening across entire districts if the new legislation goes through.
'Ban drink ads from television and sports demand doctors'
Alcohol advertising should be banned from all television screens and sporting events to remove its "profound and unhealthy" influence on young...
Inn at the Station: full steam ahead
Licensee Louise Clough tells Tony Halstead how a major makeover and Thwaites' Beer Hero concept has helped her beat competition at the pub.
Live music boost for pubs
Live music and other entertainment provisions could be taken out of the licensing regime, in a move that could make it easier for venues to host gigs. DCMS has already given partial backing to a Bill that wants licence exemptions for small gigs.
Plain-clothed police in Surrey pubs plan
Police in Surrey plan to send plain-clothed officers into pubs and clubs in three "problem" towns to combat antisocial behaviour and violence.
Enterprise raises another £3.4m at auction
Enterprise Inns has raised £3.4m after selling three pubs at an Allsop auction today, but withdrew nine pubs prior to the auction.