Archives for February 13, 2012

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The Big Interview: Marco Pierre White

By Matt Moggridge

Marco Pierre White tells Matt Moggridge about the role of aspirations and frozen peas in successful food-pub development.

Heston's ex chef in pub role

By Lesley Foottit

Heston Blumenthal’s former head chef has joined a Berkshire pub and introduced a French influence to the menu.

Itching for licensing reform

By Peter Coulson

We are now seven years on from the start of that frantic period of applications for new personal and premises licences, known as ‘transition’. I am beginning to get that Seven Year Itch.

Beer duty call in SIBA Budget submission

By Michelle Perrett

The Society of Independent Brewers’ has called on the Government to introduce a more beer-friendly tax regime in its Budget in March.

San Miguel’s £6m Fresca push

By Matthew Moggridge

San Miguel Fresca, a major new brand extension from Carlsberg UK, is to be supported by a £6m marketing campaign embracing outdoor posters, press advertising, digital activity and sampling.

ABV cuts all round

By Noli Dinkovski

Carlsberg and Molson Coors are to follow AB InBev’s move to cut the ABV of three of its biggest brands from 5% to 4.8%.