Small brewer volumes rise 9.7%
Independent brewers have reported a 9.7% rise in beer volumes in the past year, while the number of people employed full time in the sector has risen 25% to 4,000.
Archives for February 27, 2012
Time to curb pre-loading
It is not surprising that National Pubwatch has picked up on minimum-pricing schemes in various parts of the country. I have been contacted by a number of readers questioning the manner in which they have been approached to keep prices to a certain level.
Whitbread launches three skills academies
Whitbread, which owns Beefeater, has launched three food and beverage skills academies across the UK for restaurant and kitchen managers.
Portman Group appoints two members to independent complaints panel
The Portman Group has appointed two new members to the Independent Complaints Panel – the body which considers complaints about irresponsible alcohol marketing made under the Portman Group’s Code of Practice.
IPC raises concern about BBPA framework code
The Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) has raised concern about the improvements made to the Industry Framework Code (IFC) after attending a preliminary meeting last week.