Rat-like creature and man's oldest mammal ancestor named after pub landlord
A newly-discovered species, which lived 145 million years ago and is man’s earliest mammal ancestor, has been named after a Dorset publican.
Archives for November 8, 2017
Northern Monk Brew Co: We can’t sustain our business making cask beer
The price point of cask beer is too low and is driving breweries into other forms of packaging, according to the director of one of the UK’s leading craft breweries.
Guinness strengthens ties with English rugby union
The Diageo-owned beer brand has signed a new four-year deal with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), which builds upon its existing partnership with England’s rugby union body.
All age groups want contactless payment
People of all age groups are increasingly tapping into contactless payment according to research from Vianet, the vending and hospitality industries’ leading SMART machine provider.
Consumers demand sweet potato options
Demand for sweet potato is at an all-time high among UK consumers, latest research from potato supplier Aviko has revealed.
London's first Prosecco bar set to open
A bar claiming to be the first in London to be dedicated to Prosecco is to open at One Tower Bridge.
Beer sales decline: Should the industry be worried?
Freehouses, craft breweries and distributors have moved to allay fears the beer market is in terminal decline following news that sales have suffered one of the worst falls in five years.
Diners prefer a window seat
Two-thirds (61%) of diners prefer to sit near a window when eating out, new research from OpenTable has revealed.
Butcombe Brewery acquires eight pubs from SA Brain
Butcombe Brewery has acquired most of SA Brain’s English pubs as part of a West Country expansion and SA Brain’s decision to pursue its pubs agenda inside Wales.
JD Wetherspoon is ‘ready to leave the EU’, says its chairman
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin says the company is “now ready to leave the EU” as it believes there is “almost no preparation required”.
Supermarkets threatening pubs' share of the Christmas dinner market
Supermarkets are under-cutting pubs in the Christmas dinner market with food deals that are designed to encourage people to eat at home.