Research
Eating-out sector in vital need of innovation, warns analyst
The eating-out sector is in vital need of fresh ideas and innovation in the face of economic uncertainty throughout 2016, a leading analyst has urged.
Archives for March 23, 2016
Beer
SIBA survey predicts 12-month boom
British brewers are setting themselves up for a successful 12 months ahead, as four out of five businesses polled by the Society of Independent Brewers Association (SIBA) say they expect turnover to increase this year.
Beer
Beer and chocolate pairing tips for pubs this Easter
Beer and chocolate is a match made in heaven and one that pubs could take advantage of this Easter, according to those taking part in a pairing masterclass held by the women in beer group Dea Latis.
Research
ALMR: 'Young foodies' shunning booze for dining out
A nation of 'young foodies' are increasingly choosing eating out over drinking out, according to new research by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and CGA Strategy.
Events
Cameron announces pub hours can be extended for Queen's birthday
Pubs will be granted extended opening hours on Friday, 10 and Saturday, 11June, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday, Prime Minister David Cameron had announced.
Fuller’s chefs face off in Chefs’ Guild Scholarship finals
Fuller's chefs enrolled in the London-based pub company's Chefs' Guild internal training and development programme faced each other at a cook-off at the University of West London yesterday (22 March).
city news
Miller to step down as Meantime CEO
SABMiller has appointed Laura Edwards from Miller Brands as general manager for Meantime Brewing Company, who will continue to run the firm as a stand-alone business, following outgoing CEO Nick Miller's move to step down later this month.
city news
Greene King leisure tracker: Spending falls harder in London than regions
Consumer confidence remains fragile with 34% of people feeling worse about their financial situation than five years ago, compared to 29% who feel better.