My shout
"Publicans are working harder than ever"...Star Pubs MD, Lawson Mountstevens
There have never been more pressures on the great British pub.
Archives for March 1, 2016
Revolution Bars reports sales up 2.7%
Revolution Bars has reported like-for-like sales up 2.7% for the six months to 31 December.
Budget
More rally against beer price hikes
Six more leading operators have called on the trade to take a stand against rising prices from brewers and lent their support to an open letter criticising the hikes which has been sent to Chancellor George Osborne.
Suppliers
Bidvest Foodservice reveals growth plans and biggest competitors
Bidvest Foodservice will continue to acquire businesses and launch new sites to grow its customer reach, chief executive officer Andrew Selley has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA).
Cider
Heineken launches new blueberry cider flavour - and Desperados on draught
Heineken has announced a new Wild Blueberry and Lime flavour of its Bulmers cider and revealed tequila-flavoured beer Desperados will be available on draft for the first time.
Cocktails
Harry Potter inspired 'Butterbeer' cocktail goes on sale at Lake District pub
A Lake District pub's Harry Potter inspired 'Butterbeer cocktail' has delivered significant returns for the business.
Beer
Beer expert: "Dangerous" not to keep up with new adventurous drinkers
A new adventurous generation of beer drinkers means pubs must stay one step ahead in product knowledge, according to beer sommelier Annabel Smith.
Technology
Interactive 'history of beer' timeline launched by JW Lees
Manchester brewer has launched The History of Beer – an interactive timeline depicting the story of beer.