Mother's Day campaign for Appletiser
Mums are in for a treat this Mother’s Day (30 March) with a new on-trade promotion from Appletiser.
Archives for March 17, 2014
Britons call on Government to end alcohol duty hikes in Budget
More than three quarters (78%) of the British public believe that pubs are important for community spirit and are calling on the Government to end duty hikes so they can continue visiting their local.
SBPA chief Patrick Browne steps down
Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) chief executive Patrick Browne has left the organisation after changes in the management and structure of the association were agreed at its AGM last week.
E-cigarette brand launches new product to counter vapour concerns
A Scottish electronic-cigarette maker has claimed to have addressed the growing number of vaping bans in pubs with a new product that doesn’t emit any visible vapour.
Flaming Grill invites customers to take Trash Can Challenge
Spirit Pub Company has launched a new menu for its Flaming Grill pubs featuring a dish served in a trash can lid.
Trend watch: pub caterers embrace Scandinavian trends
PubFood reveals how pub caterers are capitalising on what’s hot
BISC member Brian Binley MP elected as new President of Save the Pub Group
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) member Brian Binley MP has been elected as the new President of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group at its AGM last week, replacing Dennis Turner, Baron Bilston who died last month.
Pubco directors banned for 13 years over £1.4m debts
Two bosses of a pub management company have been disqualified from acting as directors for total of 13 years after failing to pay creditors £1.4m.
Ex-White Horse Parsons Green manager to open second pub
Dan Fox, ex-general manager of Mitchells & Butler’s (M&B) famous White Horse pub in Parsons Green, west London has taken on his second pub.
No ginger for new Crabbie's flavours
The Crabbie’s range is moving away from its position as just an alcoholic ginger beer brand, with the launch of two new varients that contain no ginger.
Former Great British Pub Awards finalist to begin £230k refurb
The Bridgewater in Darwen, which was named Best Managed House in the North-West in the Great British Pub Awards 2013, has closed temporarily for a top-to-toe refurbishment which will create two new jobs.
Licensees failing to use pub tax breaks, says trade accountant
Commercial property owners are missing out on an opportunity to cut their tax bills by failing to claim on “integral features” such as electrical power and lighting, a leading licensed trade accountant has warned.
David Hawbrook, abv Training founder, dies aged 52
David Hawbrook, the founder and chairman of abv Training, died aged 52 on Friday (14 March).