JD Wetherspoon adds low-calorie pub dishes
JD Wetherspoon has launched an under-500 calorie section on its menu.
Archives for March 5, 2014
Trade must 'rally together' to fight late-night levies, says licensing lawyer
Apathy among the trade towards late-night levies is a big concern and a significant factor in local authorities bringing in the tax, according to a leading licensing lawyer.
Maclay Inns develops BBQ pub concept
Maclay Inns, the Scottish pub and bar operator, is to launch a new pub concept featuring barbecue food and craft beer.
Loungers' Alex Reilley wins top prize at Retailers' Retailer of the Year Awards
Alex Reilley, who has overseen the impressive growth of Loungers, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market.
AB InBev launches rum-flavoured beer Cubanisto
A rum-flavoured beer, named Cubanisto, will be launched by AB InBev this month.
Reinvigorating the beer category
In a World Cup year it seemed appropriate for us to be at the FA’s superb St George’s Park, just outside of Britain’s traditional brewing heartland of Burton, for the PMA’s Beer Innovation Summit last week.
Beer duty freeze main priority for trade in Budget submissions
A freeze in beer duty has emerged as the overwhelming priority for industry trade associations, ahead of this month’s Budget.
ASA rules against 'sexually explicit' student night adverts
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ‘sexually explicit’ student night adverts by a Leeds nightclub event organiser.
OPINION
Eight reasons to serve pies in your pub
Ali Carter, food operations specialist and MD at CaterCost Ltd, outlines why pie can't be ignored on pub menus.
Analysis: Impact on pubs of new Anti-Social Behaviour legislation
Helen Gilbert assesses the industry’s fears about the new Anti-Social Behaviour Bill.
Sheps growth accelerates across estate
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, saw growth accelerate across its tenanted and managed pubs, its hotels and core brands in the 26 weeks ended 28 December, with managed like-for-likes up 7.5% in the period.