New Products
Meat Merchants launch new range of pub snacks
Norfolk based company the Meat Merchants have launched a range of four new meat snacks specifically targeting pubs.
Archives for May 29, 2014
Shepherd Neame facing family revolt over restructure
Stuart Neame has accused the board of directors at his family firm of lying to shareholders over plans to simplify its capital structure.
Pete Brown's World Cup beers
World Cup 2014 is just days away with 32 countries set for the big kick-off in Brazil. Here award-winning beer writer Pete Brown explores the diversity of beers from around the globe and suggests 32 beers to sample - one from each nation competing.
Pub tenants warned over break clauses
A property lawyer has advised pub tenants to check whether break clauses are outlined as unconditional in their lease, after the Court of Appeal ruled last week that Marks & Spencer (M&S) was not obliged to receive a refund in rent following a break clause.
Sawday pub awards winners 2014 announced
A total of 15 pubs have received special recognition in Sawday’s Special Places Pubs and Inns of England & Wales Guide.
New Products
New Irish shellfish butter launched
A new Irish culinary butter, prepared using organic shellfish sourced from the Atlantic waters of West Cork, has been launched into the catering market.
UK BBQ champion shares barbecuing tips for pub caterers
Three time UK BBQ champion Andy Annat has teamed up with BPEX for a nationwide roadshow to demonstrate the art of barbecuing pork.
MENU IDEAS
Trend Watch - Veal
PubFood looks at ideas for how pub caterers are capitalising on food trends
Blackpool launches night-time economy group as EMRO alternative
Blackpool Council has formed a night-time economy working group to help tackle problems associated with excessive drinking in the town.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Sweet success - ideas for dessert menus
Sheila McWattie looks at ways pub operators are making their dessert offers, from ice cream to American imports, stand out from the crowd
David Cameron visits Molson Coors brewery
Prime minister David Cameron paid a visit to Burton last week and praised the town’s brewing credentials.
Amber Taverns in £80m management buyout
Amber Taverns, the fast-growing operator of wet-led community pubs, has changed hands as part of an £80m management buyout.
Wales to get licensing hours extension for World Cup
The Home Office has bowed to pressure to allow Welsh pubs to open later to screen England’s World Cup matches.