Greene King appeals Gambling Commission bingo licence rejection
Greene King is challenging the Gambling Commission’s refusal to allow it a bingo licence in a case that could open the door for larger pubcos to operate commercial bingo.
Archives for October 27, 2014
Spirits Summit: Diageo chief urges pubs to inspire consumers
Diageo’s on-trade sales director Ronak Mashru likened the company’s fledging Spirits Revolution initiative to the transformation that has occurred in coffee retailing over the past decade.
Advice: counterfeit food and drink
An offer that is too good to be true usually is, says Andrew Don, who has investigated the scourge of counterfeit food and drinks.
FSA survey shows awareness of food hygiene rating schemes on the up
Consumer awareness of food hygiene rating schemes and the old-style Scores on the Doors scheme is growing, according to the latest survey from the Food Standards Agency.
Food and drink most popular sector says crowdfunding expert
Food and drink is popular among “armchair investors” because owning a stake in brands that are stocked in bars and restaurants can “sound impressive,” according to Equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube and crowdfunded spirit brand Kamm & Sons.
Legal advice: Dealing with licensing committees
September has been a very busy month in terms of hearings for my firm and the experience has been something of a curate’s egg.
Hospitality Trailblazer scheme to establish new apprentice standards
A Government scheme to develop standards in apprenticeships, managed by People 1st, has been extended.
Punch Taverns and the pubco tie - my experience
One of the things I was always cagey about when writing about the Gunmakers back in 2009 (the year I became licensee) was the pub's 'tie' to Punch Taverns, writes Jeffrey Bell.
Fuller's christens The Admiralty pub in naval style
Fuller’s celebrated the opening of its latest London pub last week in unique style.
How clean is your pub?
The Publican's Morning Advertiser looks at the cleaning necessities, from a health inspector's point of view, on how to make sure your pub is as hygienic and clean as possible.
Time to take a good look at your business
I spend a great deal of my working life on the road visiting pubs with area managers. They are a dedicated team who know their estate, but I have lost count of the number of times they only start telling me about the pub we’re visiting once we’re in the...