Trends
The top pub food for 2016? Jamaican Jerk and 'dude food'
Turtle Bay’s planned rollout across the UK will drive demand for Jamaican Jerk in pubs, Spirit Pub Company’s former menu development executive Carl Newey has predicted.
Archives for January 4, 2016
City news
Enterprise Inns invests £2m into managed tenancy model
Enterprise Inns is investing £2m into its managed tenancy model Beacon and restructuring to make it a dedicated national operating division within its leased and tenanted business.
Drinking guidelines to call for twice weekly alcohol abstinence
As the Government draws up new drinking guidelines, reports suggest consumption advice is set to be slashed due to health concerns.
UK Floods
Lancashire gastropub owner describes Christmas flooding 'nightmare'
The owner of a successful Lancashire gastropub has told of the ‘nightmare’ effect of recent flooding on her business.
Trends
Healthy food options: what's coming in 2016?
As more people decide they know what’s best for their own health, Alison Baker looks at how pubs can offer food and drink to meet requirements
C-stores
Principles to protect viable pubs from Co-op developments
Pubs sites being eyed up for the development of Co-op convenience stores are set to be protected by a set of principles which aim to safeguard viable pubs.
'Burnt, inedible' Xmas dinner at zero hygiene rating pub slammed
Furious customers have slammed a Newcastle pub for serving “inedible” Christmas Day dinners.
Planning
Co-op agrees pub development guidelines
The Co-Operative Group has agreed to a set of guidelines when developing convenience stores on pub sites, including a pledge to obtain planning permission rather than relying on permitted development rights.
Award-winning licensee warns David Cameron pubs won't survive stricter drink-drive rules
The licensee of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2014 has written an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron asking him to oppose calls to lower the drink drive limit in England and Wales.
Sports
Rugby: Making the most of the Six Nations Championship
How can pubs maximise sales around the prestigious rugby tournament? The Publican's Morning Advertiser offers top tips on getting the viewing experience right for customers as well as how to sell food and drink effectively before, during and after games.
Beer
Backlash against beer price hike gains momentum
Another leading operator has joined the growing backlash against big brewers upping their beer prices this New Year and warned the cost of a pint could soon be out of reach for some consumers.
Charity
Pubs thanked for impressive £71k donation to Prostate Cancer UK
Over 600 pubs from around the UK have joined forces to raise £71,000 for Prostate Cancer UK since last year’s Rugby World Cup.
Health
Council chiefs call for calorie labelling on alcoholic drinks
Calorie labelling on bottles and cans of alcoholic drinks should be introduced to combat obesity, council chiefs have said.
#TryJanuary
Vegetarian food draws customers to pubs in January
Heavily-promoting healthy food options in January can tempt fat-fighting consumers through pub doors during the period of self-restraint, a vegetarian and vegan food distributor has claimed.
Trends
Top 12 food trends for 2016, reveals Mintel
Alternatives to meat and dairy will be the top of consumers’ priorities this year, according to market researchers Mintel.