Tim Page steps down as director of Drinkers' Voice
The chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Tim Page has stepped down from his role as a director of Drinkers' Voice but confirmed he's staying in place at CAMRA.
Archives for November 14, 2017
Supermarkets selling beer and cider for 75p a pint
An investigation by The Morning Advertiser has revealed supermarkets are selling lager and cider for as little as 75p a pint.
Soft drinks sales to boom during Christmas
Almost half of consumers (45%) are set to buy more soft drinks over the Christmas period, research from Britvic has revealed.
Can you turn Ashes to cash?
Arguably, the winter’s biggest sporting occasion takes place largely while the UK sleeps, and it could be as tough for publicans to turn the Ashes into a profitable opportunity as it will be for Joe Root and his men to retain the fabled urn, Down Under.
Peaky Blinders bar to host season four curtain raiser
The Peaky Blinders Bar & Grill in Paignton, Devon, is set to host a meet and greet with actors from hit TV series Peaky Blinders as well as a screening of the first episode on 15 November.
Further pressure put on Chancellor to cut beer tax in Autumn Budget
Pressure is mounting on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to heed calls from the pub and brewing sector to reduce taxation on beer in the upcoming Budget.
Armed police make arrests during 'large scale' incident at pub
Police swooped on a Middlesbrough pub following reports of a weapon inside and a "large scale disturbance".
Tesco/Booker merger given provisional green light
Tesco’s purchase of Booker has been provisionally cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after it indicated the deal did not raise competition concerns.
Stalwart licensee lands top food role at Star Pubs & Bars
Star Pubs & Bars has appointed its new food strategy and implementation manager.
Staff 'could be drinking in ways that may be harmful'
Drinkaware is calling on operators to ‘look after their own' and ensure that staff are being protected from potential alcohol harm.
Wild Beer Co unveils new can designs following brewery investment
Somerset craft brewer Wild Beer Co has revealed a brand new line of can designs, following a £500,000 investment in a new canning line.
HonestBrew launches investment fund for independent breweries
Online craft beer retailer HonestBrew has launched the HonestBrew Brewery Investment Fund to provide financial support for independent craft breweries.