On-trade soft drink sales fall by 1%
Sales of soft drinks in the on-trade fell 1% by value last year, while the decline in volumes accelerated to 4%, according to the Britvic Soft Drinks Report.
Archives for March 19, 2012
Track and feed: Planning for the Olympics
Britain has long had a poor reputation for its food, drink and hospitality in the wider world, but the tie-up between British Food Fortnight (BFF) and the Olympics this summer (27 July to 12 August) gives us the opportunity to prove them all wrong.
Licensing act changes: Shifting responsibility
It came as rather a surprise to hear the Home Office confirm an April start for some of its radical changes to the Licensing Act. Many of us thought it would not be ready for this, and I still have considerable doubts.
Mulholland re-elected as chair of Save the Pub Group
Greg Mulholland has been re-elected as Chair of the All-Party Save the Pub Group Group at its AGM last week. Grahame Morris MP was also elected as a vice chair.
Irish Gov't consults on banning irresponsible promos
The Northern Irish Government has issued an eight-week consultation on banning irresponsible drinks promotions.
Euro minister backs industry duty calls
A British MEP has written to the Chancellor urging him to freeze beer duty in his forthcoming budget on 21 March.