Archives for March 14, 2012

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It’s good to talk to your MP

By Robert Sayles

I met up with my MP William Bunter recently and suggested popping along to a pub for a pint and some lunch. Eventually, we managed to find one that hadn’t been boarded up and ventured in. Arriving at the bar we ordered a couple of pints. I was in the...

M&B community pubs get new name

By John Harrington. M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has placed its c.130-strong Town Centre & Community pubs under one name Oak Tree Pubs.

Punch to improve training for BDMs

By John Harrington

Punch Taverns has an-nounced plans to ‘upskill’ all its business relationship managers (BRMs) in the core estate by the end of 2012.

Stephen Fry defends Hobbit pub in Southampton

By Adam Pescod

British actor Stephen Fry has leapt to the defence of a pub in Southampton called ‘The Hobbit’ which has been threatened with legal action by lawyers in Hollywood.

FSB calls for new finance options

By Gurjit Degun

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Government to back alternative finance options to help pubs struggling to secure loans.

New identity for Orchard Pig

By Matthew Moggridge

The Orchard Pig artisan ciders and juices have been given a facelift across all of its 16 on and off trade products.

Triple Crown ale from Brains

By Matthew Moggridge

Welsh brewer Brains has crafted a 'refreshingly moreish' ale in celebration of Wales’ Triple Crown triumph. 

Reef goes Global

By Matthew Moggridge

Molson Coors Brewing Company UK has licensed Global Brands to produce and distribute the Reef RTD brand.

Pedrick heads new wholesale venture

By John Harrington. M&C Report

Colin Pedrick, former managing director of Enterprise Inns and UK and Ireland president of AB InBev, is among a group of pub and drinks industry veterans to launch a new wholesale business.

Beware the spectre of PPL charges

By Paul Wigham

You may have seen the PMA recently regarding the view that PPL’s proposed charges are likely to remain at recommended levels. This follows press articles about the process, including the large sums raised by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers...