Seaside town will not introduce blanket glassware ban
East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) has denied accusations it was considering banning all glasses from premises in Skegness.
Archives for June 28, 2017
Bar manager sacked after Grenfell Tower fundraiser cancellation
The manager of a Shoreditch bar has been sacked after a Grenfell Tower charity night was cancelled, following comments the night would “attract a poor-quality demographic”.
One third of hospitality kitchens have served meat ‘on the turn’
More than 30% of chefs have worked in kitchens that served meat ‘on the turn’, according to a university study.
Is JD Wetherspoon opening the ‘biggest pub in the UK’?
JD Wetherspoon claimed it would be opening “probably” the biggest pub in the UK this summer.
Greene King reports strong annual results
Greene King has this morning reported a 1.5% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed division in the 52 weeks to 30 April 2017, driven by a good Christmas, a stronger fourth quarter and a strong performance from its Greene King Locals pubs.
Sports pubs’ beer sales rise following opening Lions Test
Publicans who opened their doors early to show the opening British and Irish Lions Test match reaped the benefits, with beer volumes up 4% compared to the same Saturday last year.
Vimto hops into summer with Vimtoad campaign
Vimto has announced a £1.5m advertising campaign to run in cinemas, on demand and across digital and social platforms, which includes the soft drinks company’s Vimtoad character.
Booker calls on CMA to 'fast track' probe into Tesco merger
Foodservice wholesaler Booker has urged the UK competition regulator to “fast track” the review into its merger with Tesco.
Great British Pub Awards 2017 finalists unveiled
The finalists have been announced for the Great British Pub Awards 2017.
Wales to introduce minimum alcohol pricing
Wales is to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol with legislation expected in the next 12 months.
Star Pubs & Bars helps battle chef crisis
A series of food training videos to help licensees combat the skilled kitchen-staff shortage and ensure high standards in food are met, is the latest initiatives launched by Star Pubs & Bars to help battle the trade chef crisis.