Harvest Fruits fruit-wine brand launched
Drinks company CWF is hoping that the popularity of fruit ciders will ensure its new fruit-wine brand becomes a success.
Archives for November 26, 2012
David Cameron to reveal alcohol minimum pricing plans this week
Options for a minimum price on alcohol are set to be announced by the government this week, as Prime Minister David Cameron launches a long-awaited consultation.
North London licensee convicted for using domestic Sky card to show football in pub
A north London licensee has been convicted and ordered to pay over £8,000 for illegally using a domestic Sky card to show live football in his pub.
Flooded pubs fear Xmas closure as adverse weather hits UK
The adverse weather conditions of the past week have hit pubs hard, with some fearing they will not be up and running in time for Christmas.
Licensing system weighted against responsible operators
According to a recent Swiss study, pre-loading increases the risk of a so-called ‘adverse outcome’ at the end of an evening. I don’t know who paid for this research but for once it was not British tax payers.
National Pubwatch founder Malcolm Eidmans dies
One of the founders of National Pubwatch (NPW) Malcolm Eidmans died over the weekend, after a period of illness.
Pub visits fall but customer spend per visit on the rise
The rising cost of visiting pubs and restaurants means people are spending more per visit, but going out less, according to new research.