Boddingtons confirms Mel Sykes is back on brand
AB InBev-owned Boddingtons has announced television personality Melanie Sykes will feature in a new advertising campaign more than 20 years after the first famous ad aired.
Archives for October 18, 2017
Bartending is a ‘dream career’ with a big salary
Leading bartenders are commanding salaries in excess of prime ministers’ and presidents’, as more consider the profession a desirable option.
Gipsy Hill embarks on journey to recreate historic IPA
A London craft brewery is attempting to create a modern interpretation of the classic IPA by ageing a version of the beer style in barrels on the river Thames.
Drinks organisations take Brexit trade deal into their own hands
Frustration at the lack of progress about a future trade relationship between the UK and European Union once Brexit occurs has led the Wine & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) to take action.
Sheppy’s Cider makes move into cans
Traditional cider maker Sheppy’s has unveiled two premium varieties of canned cider, the company’s first foray into the dispense method.
Eight meat alternatives to use in your pub
For many years the standard food offering in UK pubs was dominated by meat-based dishes. Now, things are changing.
Industry bodies join forces to call for business rates relief
Industry, trade and consumer bodies have joined forces to call for business rates relief for pubs to be retained and greatly extended, and for a change in the way rates are calculated.
BrewDog launches Equity for Punks Five with £50m crowdfunding goal
Scottish craft brewery and bar-chain owner BrewDog has launched a fifth round of its Equity for Punks crowdfunding, with the aim of raising up to £50m.
Award-winning licensee and chef team up for new venture
An award-winning licensee and chef are renewing their partnership for a new venture in the run-up to the key Christmas trading period.
Ready-to-drink brands ‘will rise again’
The producer of several ready-to-drink brands including Hooch, VK, Hoopers and newly launched Crooked has claimed the category is ripe for a restart, predicting rising category sales in the near future.
Food price inflation is the biggest challenge for 81% of operators
The rising cost of ingredients is the number one challenge for operators, according to a survey from data experts.
Efficiency and communication 'key to mitigating rising food costs'
Despite ever rising food costs, there are ways to cut costs and save money without compromising on quality, operators were advised at a conference to discuss the issue.
Hardknott launches new ‘Crowd Rewards’ scheme
A Cumbrian brewery has announced details of a new scheme aimed at rewarding customers who engage with it on social media.
Proposed closure of Britvic's Norwich manufacturing site 'won't affect supply'
Distribution of Robinsons and Fruit Shoots drinks produced at Britvic's Norwich site will be unaffected by its proposed closure, the company has said.