Asahi Japanese lager: new and innovative dispense font introduced
Asahi Super Dry has introduced a ‘sleek and elegant’ side-pouring beer font which it believes to be a unique point-of-sale and a world first.
Archives for April 3, 2012
Longshot seeks £10m growth
Longshot, the business led by entrepreneurs Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, has launched a new round of fundraising as it looks to raise up to £10m to expand its four-strong Bel & The Dragon brand.
Bath licensees launch 'Nightwatch' scheme
A group of 40 licensees in Bath have teamed up with the local council and police to implement a ‘Nightwatch’ scheme with the aim of creating a safer night-time economy in the city.
Former Farlane pubs sold at auction
Seven out of eight closed freehold pubs formerly owned by Farlane Property Group, which was placed into administration in 2010, have been sold at auction.
Arun hosts may be spared late-night levy
Pubs in an area of West Sussex may not have to pay the controversial late-night levy as local councillors believe “it would not be very conducive to business” in the region.
Marketing tips: The rules of attraction
I watched Billy Elliot last week — I know I’m a bit behind, but I always wait until the DVD is £4 in the supermarket. When I watched it I realised how much life has changed in a generation.
Vitesse Noir condemned by Portman Group
An 11% ABV beer called Vitesse Noir has breached alcohol responsibility rules for making claims about the stimulating effects of the product on its packaging.
Brothers Cider Supports On-Trade with Music Festivals Competition
Brothers Cider has announced its Weekends of Freedom online consumer video competition to bolster awareness and interest in the brand’s significant presence at UK music festivals.
Accolade Wines: Ginger Joe boosts on-trade presence with Yates's and Carlsberg UK listing
Accolade Wines’ Stone’s Ginger Joe has secured listings with Yates’s, a Stonegate Pub Company brand, and with leading on-trade wholesaler Carlsberg UK.
Brulines changes name to Vianet
Brulines, the beer flow monitoring company, has changed its name to Vianet to reflect the increasingly diverse nature of the company’s operations.
Harveys reports profit fall
Harveys, the East Sussex-based brewer and pub operator, has reported a fall in profits in 2011 after experiencing increased pensions contributions and lower income from property sales.
Licensees liable to pay new machines games duty
Licensees will be liable to pay the new machine games duty (MGD) set to come into force in February 2013.