Brighton pub campaigners call for support to block conversion
Campaigners battling to save a Brighton pub are appealing for support to block the owner’s planning application to convert the building into residential use.
Archives for October 6, 2014
Supplier JJ Foodservice sees profit growth of 65% in last year
Family-owned foodservice company JJ Food Service has achieved pre-tax profits of £7.5m for the year ended 31 March 2014, up from £4.5m for the previous year.
Statistics reveal north/south divide in great gravy debate
New research has found an answer to the age old question – where is the spiritual home of gravy, the north or the south of England?
World Beer Awards 2014 - winners announced
The winners of the World Beer Awards 2014 have been announced with Belgium's Haacht Brewery walking away with the overall best beer prize for its Tongerlo Blond.
Punch Taverns receives final approval for restructuring
Punch Taverns has completed the final hurdle for its restructure, with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) approving the move today.
Pork prices flattened by growing demand
The trend for dishes such as pulled pork is moving the goalposts for operators when it comes to effective menu planning, hospitality buying company Lynx Purchasing has warned.
Make Some Noise: Licence review victory after council failed to soundproof flats
A Manchester music venue has won a licence review after claiming the council made “severe errors” in failing to install soundproofing in a neighbouring residential flat.
Pub takes ‘Best British Roast Dinner’ title 2014
The Truscott Arms in London’s Maida Vale has taken the title of ‘Best British Roast Dinner 2014’.