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McMullen's reports 24% profit rise

By by John Harrington, M&C Report

Hertfordshire brewer and pub operator McMullen’s has reported a 24% rise in profits before tax and exceptional items to £7.3m in the year to 1 October 2011, but said the sector’s tax and regulatory burden is forcing it to reconsider its investment plans.

Leading hospitality companies sign up to cut food waste

By Michelle Perrett

A group of 68 leading pub chains, hotels, restaurants, contract caterers and industry bodies have signed up to a Hospitality and Food Service Agreement, whch aims to cut food and associated packaging waste by 5%.