Proof Drinks secures rights for Italian prosecco Scavi & Ray
Upmarket Italian prosecco Scavi & Ray is to receive a national roll-out after Proof Drinks announced it is to take on the brand’s UK distribution rights.
Archives for April 6, 2015
Pubs and bars encouraged to promote Sauvignon Blanc Day
New Zealand Winegrowers is calling on pubs and bars to celebrate and promote Sauvignon Blanc Day on 24 April.
JD Wetherspoon pledges support for national war memorial with Titanic brew
JD Wetherspoon has teamed up with Staffordshire brewer Titanic to both lend their support to a campaign for a national war memorial in London.
Business Support
Glassware: How it adds value
With customer perception enhanced by quality of serve, Fiona McLelland looks at how correct glassware and standard of serve continues to be crucial for pubs.
Punch set to launch free pint promotion
Punch Taverns has teamed up with lager brands Carlsberg and Carling on a nationwide promotion giving drinkers the chance to enjoy a free pint in Punch pubs.
BRAND NEWS
CCE to target adult soft drink opportunity with new low-calorie Schweppes flavours
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has introduced two low-calorie Schweppes variants in a bid to capitalise on the growing adult soft drinks market.
Carvery Heaven grows to 14 with Star lease
Carvery Heaven has opened its 14th site – its 11th with Star Pubs & bars and its first with an American themed food offer.
Yorkshire brewer wins Beard of Spring Award
The so-called Beard Liberation Front, which campaigns 'aganist beardism', has announced that Stuart Ross, the head brewer for Magic Rock Brewery in Huddersfield, has won its 'Beard of Spring' award.
Brand News
Kopparberg launches Frozen Fruit Ciders
Kopparberg has announced the launch of a new range of frozen fruit ciders for the summer.
BRAND NEWS
New face of Bombardier beer revealed
Comedy legend Bob Mortimer is to be the new face of Charles Wells' flagship beer Bombardier, the brewer has revealed.
Drinks Offer
RTDs: Ready To Sink?
The RTD category has been in decline in recent times, but the Publican's Morning Advertiser has found some bright lights to keep the sector afloat.
Licensing law
Pub entertainment deregulation comes into force
Red tape has been cut for pubs wanting to host live music and community events following changes that came into force on 6 April under the Licensing Act.
Harvester Salad & Grill launches new menu
The new food offer focuses on the Mitchells & Butlers owned chain’s trademark grilled meats with a range of customisable salad options and new desserts.
Alan Yau’s Duck & Rice 'Chinese gastropub': opening menu revealed
The new menu at Alan Yau’s hotly anticipated new Chinese gastropub has been announced.