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Willock: Last orders
By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way to the airport, bound for pastures new (well, deserts new) in the Middle East.
Archives for March 25, 2015
Drinks industry alcohol unit pledge 'flawed', researchers claim
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have questioned the drinks industry’s assurance that it is on target to remove a billion units of alcohol from the market by December of this year.
Brand News
Kopparberg enters UK beer market with Fagerhult
Swedish cider maker Kopparberg has entered UK beer market for the first time with the launch of a 330ml canned lager.
Easter "Chotch" egg launched
Pub caterers wanting ideas for a seasonal twist on bar snack the Scotch Egg, can take inspiration from Fortnum & Mason’s new gourmet chocolate Scotch egg.
Awards
Pub operators celebrate success in Development Chef Awards 2015
Five pub companies have been recognised for the quality of their food offers in Restaurant's Farm Frites Development Chef Awards 2015.
Cask Matters launches beer training programme
A new cask beer e-learning programme targeted at staff in the hospitality industry has been launched to boost the quality of the drink.
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Heineken: We will rise to the challenge of the pubs code
It’s time to rise to the challenge of reform and secure the future of the Great British Pub.
Walkabout operator turns attention to all-day format
John Leslie, chief executive of Walkabout operator Intertain, has said that the company’s refurbishment programme will focus on an all-day format.
Brighton pub to keep its ACV status
A Brighton pub has retained its status as an asset of community value (ACV), after winning a rare tribunal hearing against the owner of the property.
Pubs code gets final approval in Parliament
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been passed by Parliament, without further amendment.
Running a pub
Running a pub: Going multiple
In the third and final part of our series on the challenges of running a pub business, Glynn Davis looks at the problems and benefits of increasing the number of outlets in your estate.