Jobs
BHA slams public view that hospitality is a ‘poor career choice’
British Hospitality Association (BHA) boss Ufi Ibrahim has hit back at parents’ opinion that hospitality is a bad career choice for their children, calling it an “outdated” view.
Archives for September 14, 2016
legislation
ALMR: Welsh councils "have options" to tackle problem drinking
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has said Welsh local authorities already have powers to tackle problem drinking, following the decision to block minimum unit pricing in the principality.
Breakfast
Wetherspoon's breakfast 'one of the unhealthiest'
JD Wetherspoon serves one of the unhealthiest breakfasts on the high street, according to research of publically available nutritional information.
Craft beer
Craft Beer Co's 'Craft 100' festival returns
One of London's biggest pub beer festivals Craft100 has returned for a second year at The Craft Beer Co's Clapham site.
Charity
Oakman Inns raises £20k for Italian earthquake appeal
Midlands and southern-based multiple operator Oakman Inns has raised more than £20k for charity following the Italian earthquake last month.
MENU TRENDS
Snacks, sides and nibbles key focus for pub menus
UK operators are boosting customers’ average spend by increasing starter and dessert prices as well as focusing on side dishes and snacks, new research claims.
Pub closure
Walthamstow licensee slams shop conversion
Owner of the former Cock Tavern in Walthamstow has accused his local authority of hypocrisy regarding turning his old pub into retail units.
Beer
CAMRA’s rumoured isinglass ban troubles brewers
Brewers have received calls from agitated consumers, asking them to stop using the beer fining agent isinglass, after the national press falsely reported a ban by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Wine
Greene King helps licensees ‘take the mystery out of wine’
Pubco Greene King has launched a free wine and spirits tool kit to help operators drive sales in the categories, which it claims can be challenging for licensees who feel they “lack the expertise” to put together a strong offer.
Wholesalers
Booker’s hefty rise in Q2 sales
The Booker Group has reported a 15.2% rise in total sales for the second quarter of the year, driven by a steady rise in catering and small business customers.
Beer
Shepherd Neame adds fresh pumpkin to Halloween beer
Shepherd Neame has announced it will incorporate spiced fresh pumpkin into its seasonal Spooks Ale.
Coffer Peach Business Tracker
Strong summer performance for managed pubs
Managed pub and restaurant groups performed well over the summer despite worries customers would spend less because of June’s Brexit vote.