Limited edition draught cider from Westons
A range of limited edition still draught ciders (available in 20-litre bag-in-box format) is being introduced by Herefordshire-based cider maker Westons.
Archives for February 15, 2012
Pub staff must work longer to claim unfair dismissal
Licensees will have an extra year to dismiss underperforming staff without worrying about unfair ordinary dismissal claims from 6 April.
Pub Mentors: Surge in soft drink sales
Martin Sampson, out-of-home shopper marketing controller at Coca-Cola Enterprises, keeps tabs on his protégés.
Tom Palmer: Another victory down to character
We certainly won’t have been handed too many laurel wreaths to us for our performance in Rome on Saturday but we eventually prevailed against a stubborn Italian side who, it must be remembered, defeated World Cup finalists France in last year’s RBS 6...
Heineken UK reports rise in earnings
Heineken UK, Britain’s biggest brewer, has reported a rise in EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) in 2011 despite a decline in beer and cider volumes.
BBPA: win share of £1m to boost towns
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged pubs to get involved with local businesses and join in with bidding to become one of 12 towns that could win a share of £1m.
Calling time on drinking up
One of the main practical differences between the new Scottish Licensing Act and its English counterpart concerns drinking-up time. Section 63 of the Scottish Act retains the 15-minute drinking-up period.
Robinsons announces price freeze for tenants
Robinsons, the Cheshire-based brewer and pub operator, has frozen prices for all of its cask beers and some of the lagers it supplies.
Vimto intensifies digital presence
British soft drinks brand Vimto is stepping up its investment in digital media during 2012.
Unlicensed security director ordered to pay £550K
Unlicensed security director Ernest Bewick has been ordered to pay £550,000 from his business or face five years in jail.