Licensee slams ASA for ‘pointless’ investigation into nude beer pong ad
A licensee has criticised the Advertising Standards Agency for launching an investigation into a “provocative” advert which he had already pulled.
Archives for October 15, 2014
September sales up 4% in London pubs but flat for rest of UK
Pubs in London saw a sales boost in September but venues outside the M25 stalled.
Legal Q&A: Nudity, noise and measuring down
This week's legal Q&A features issues to do with 'regulated entertainment' and nudity, noise abatement notices and if you are required to have smaller glasses.
Publican Awards shortlisted for event industry award
The Publican Awards has been shortlisted for a prestigious event industry award.
PRODUCT NEWS
Hensons adds to range with 'super-versatile' gourmet meatballs
Hensons has launched a range of “super versatile” gourmet meatballs made with British beef.
Drinks promotions: top legal tips
In this top tips series we continue our analysis of the practical implications of the changes to the mandatory conditions on premises licence as a result of the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014. This week we look...
Money Makers: Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub
Pub Food's focus on event and promotional ideas for your pub.
Booker buoyed by online ordering growth in latest results
Catering supplier Booker says customers are becoming more willing to engage with online ordering after it posted positive half-yearly financial results.
Parallel rent assessment provision in pubs code 'could be unlawful', claims BBPA
The Government’s inclusion of parallel rent assessments in the pub statutory code risks being unlawful if it means an adjudicator could use them as a basis to determine rent, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) policy director Andy Tighe has warned.
UKIP demands new food allergen laws are 'chucked out with the beer slops'
UKIP has called for the new EU food allergen laws due to come into force in less than two months' time to be ditched.
Punch tenants say pubco 'must change'
Punch Taverns bosses have reiterated that it is “business as usual” following the long-awaited completion of its financial restructuring, despite demands for a corresponding rebalancing of its relationship with tenants.
Big Interview: Tim Hulme, British Institute of Innkeeping
Tim Hulme has had a big task on his hands turning around the BII, but he’s adamant that progress has been made as he targets further reform and growth for the organisation. Hulme also has bold ambitions for the pub sector as a whole, as John Harrington...
Stonegate adds winter warmers to new Classic Inns menu
Stonegate Pub Company has included a number of ‘winter warmer’ dishes on its new Classic Inns menu.
OPINION
Mark McCulloch: 'What have you got to give those enquiring about your Christmas offer?'
Mark McCulloch chief executive and founder of brand and marketing agency We Are Spectacular, explains how pubs can improve their Christmas marketing.
Five minute guide to Champagne, Prosecco and Cava
It may, in the past, have been associated with indulgence and special occasions, but all that is changing. Sparkling wine is now the fastest growing drinks category in the country, and as Matt Walls points out, it shows no signs of slowing down.
TREND WATCH
The coke float: A high-riser
Unlike with most menu items, almost everybody seems to agree on the origin of the coke float.
PRODUCT NEWS
New soft cheese ‘superfood’ gets listing with Brakes
A new fat-free dairy ‘superfood’ has secured an exclusive nationwide listing with Brakes.
EVENTS
Ways to celebrate British Sausage Week
From messing with mash to customer cook-offs, Pub Food looks at five ways pubs can make the most of British Sausage Week (3 to 9 November).