News Of The Brews: This week's pick of the best new beers
This week’s pick of the newest beers in the block, include a beer by cricketer Alastair Cook, an ale made with six varieties of hop and the return of a Yorkshire favourite.
Archives for March 30, 2014
Pubs cash in on St George's Day
The PMA takes a look at some of the special events being planned by pubs
Fizz is no longer for the few
As reported in the Independent last week, global sales of Prosecco have (just about) overtaken Champagne.
Low calorie Champagne launches
A low calorie Champagne has been launched ahead of the summer.
Government announces licensing hours extension for World Cup
The Home Office has confirmed it will allow pubs to stay open late for World Cup matches.
Managed pubs the winners as leisure sector soft drinks volumes fall
The value of the soft drinks market to the leisure sector was static in 2013 at £2.8bn, while volumes fell 1.8%, according to the Britvic Soft Drink Review 2014.
Slug and Lettuce revamps food menu
Stonegate Pub Company brand Slug and Lettuce is launching a new menu on 2 April with a big focus on pulled pork.
Young's and Anglian Country Inns take food award titles at Publican Awards 2014
Pub groups Anglian Country Inns and Young’s Pub Company were victorious in the food categories at the Publican Awards 2014.
Could your licence fees increase dramatically?
The Home Office is consulting on licence fees which see a cap for local authorities to charge coming into effect. Michael Kheng of licensing consultants Kurnia attended a consultation event on the proposed changes in London last week. In this article, he...
Greene King leisure research report shows rise in spend on drinking out
Greene King has launched a monthly “Leisure Tracker” report, which aims to provide “thought leadership and insights” into consumer discretionary spending.
NEW PRODUCTS
Continental Quattro Stagioni releases World Cup themed olive oil
Food and drink supplier Continental Quattro Stagioni (CQS) has launched a Colavita special edition World Cup extra virgin olive oil.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Making the most of a pub roast
With roast dinners topping the list of things we love most about Britain, it is an institution on a Sunday. What are venues doing right now to try and better Mum’s version, asks Jo Godden
BUSINESS BOOSTER
Money makers: Ideas to drive food and drink sales at your pub
PubFood's focus on event and promotional ideas for your pub