Crisps designed for beer and pubs backed by £3m ad campaign
Crisps heavyweight Walkers is set to launch a pub-inspired brand to the on-trade following a successful rollout in retail, in what it is calling a snacking first.
Archives for March 28, 2018
London Beer City 'will not return for 2018'
London Beer City, the volunteer-led celebration of the best beer and food across the capital of the UK, is not set for a return this year, its organisers have confirmed.
What impact could a deposit scheme have on pubs?
The hospitality industry has reacted to news that the Government intends to introduce a deposit scheme for single-use glass, plastic bottles, and steel and aluminium cans.
Craft beer and gin producers are BBC Food and Farming Awards 2018 finalists
Two independent brewers and a craft gin producer have been shortlisted for Best Drinks Producer at the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2018.
Complaint against Bulmers ad rejected by watchdog
Heineken UK has not breached guidelines on its marketing, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.
New Lost Rivers pub home to first VR gaming arcade
Lost Rivers Brewing Co has teamed up with The VR Concept to launch central London’s only multiplayer virtual reality arcade, Gameboxx and Bar, within the brewer’s new Lost Rivers Elephant site.
Hospitality has 'significant levels' of pay disparity
Women working in pubs are paid on average £2,279 (8.4%) less than men, according to research that revealed "significant levels" of pay disparity in the hospitality sector not only by gender, but nationality and job function as well.
Loungers to pump £10m into 16 new sites
Pub and bar concept Loungers has committed £10m to open 16 new sites this year, the company has said on the launch of its 100th site.
Young’s to open two new-build sites with Berkeley Homes
Young’s Brewery has strengthened its partnership with Berkeley Homes, with two new-build sites coming online this year The Morning Advertiser's sister title MCA understands.
SIBA introduces new style categories for beer awards
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has responded to the changing beer market by introducing a set of new categories for its Independent Beer Awards in 2018.