Southern Comfort unveils new branding
Sazerac liqueur brand Southern Comfort has undergone a rebrand and launched a new 50% ABV variant in the UK as the company seeks to improve its whiskey credentials.
Archives for June 18, 2017
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Why frozen fish could be the new 'fresh'
Working with frozen fish and seafood could help pub chefs meet growing consumer demand for a greater variety of fish dishes, be more creative and cut wastage, they just need to cast aside preconceptions first, finds The Morning Advertiser.
How to deal with blackmail on TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor blackmail is an issue many pubs have faced, but handling the situation can get a little sticky. The Morning Advertiser has spoken with pubs and the review site to find out how best to deal with customer blackmail.
Pub hits back at ‘fake review about microwave food’
An Essex pub has hit back after a review on TripAdvisor claimed it served "vile cheep (sic) food" and that its curry was not home-made.
Coventry pub receives £110,000 investment from Ei
Ei Publican Partnerships has invested more than £110,000 to “fully revitalise” a community pub on the outskirts of Coventry.
A breath of fresh air: how the smoking ban has changed the pub trade
The smoking ban became a fact in England on 1 July 2007 with an unprecedented impact for pubs. But how has the trade changed in the past 10 years since it came into force?
Greene King pledges zero waste to landfill by 2020
Greene King has set a new target of sending zero waste to landfill by 2020, as the pubco predicts the issue of waste will become “more and more pressing” for the sector.
Brewery dedicates beer to Millwall fan who fought London Bridge attackers
A Swedish brewery has named a beer in honour of Roy Larner, a man who fought off three terrorists in the London Bridge terror attack last month.
Bar staff insider: a time and a place to chat
We all love a chat. As a member of bar staff, or as a customer but, and this is a big but, there's a time and a place.
Nutritional information on menus demanded by consumers
More than two-thirds (67%) of consumers want to know the nutritional information of every dish on a menu when they eat out, according to Fourth, software partner to the hospitality industry.
OBE honour ‘recognises work of many people’ says Beds & Bars founder
The Queen unveiled her birthday honours list at the weekend with the news that she has awarded Beds & Bars CEO and founder Keith Knowles an OBE for services to the community and charity.
Pub forced to make changes to 'self-serve wall'
A pub that allows customers to pour their own pints was forced to make changes after being told it was in violation of licensing laws.
Scottish licensees ordered to pay £10,000 over illegal broadcasts
Two licensees in Scotland have each been ordered to pay £10,000 after being found to be infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports without a licence.