Baiting House Group to launch fourth site
The Baiting House Group has acquired the Crown Inn in Hopton Wafers, near Ludlow in Shropshire.
Archives for April 13, 2018
UK craft brewers break away from Small Brewers Duty Relief Coalition
A group of five of the UK’s leading craft beer breweries have issued a statement distancing themselves from the coalition seeking to reform duty for small beer producers.
BII unveils semi-finalists for licensee of the year
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has revealed the line-up for its prestigious licensee of the year awards 2018.
Wolves set to seal Premier League return against Midlands rivals
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be promoted to the Premier League if they beat Birmingham City at Molineux this weekend.
Small brewers ‘fighting the wrong people’ over proposed duty changes
There are “bigger battles” to fight than the current debate around duty relief for small brewers, according to one of London’s largest independent brewers.
Arsenal goalies put pub keepers through their paces
Following the draw for the regional qualifiers of the BT Sport Pub Cup, Arsenal stoppers Petr Cech and David Ospina gave two pub keepers a real challenge.
Trade condemns claim that one alcoholic drink a day could shorten your life
A study that states as little as one alcoholic drink a day could shorten your life has been attacked by industry bodies for overlooking the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.
Scott Waddington to step down as chief executive of Brains
After 17 years, CEO Scott Waddington will leave the Welsh brewer and pub operator.
Managed pub groups have bumper Easter
Pub groups traded well over the Easter holiday weekend, the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker has revealed.
UKhospitality unveils new logo and summer conference
UKHospitality, the newly merged trade association for the hospitality sector, has revealed a neon-style logo and plans for a sector event.
Tom Kerridge launches catering and events business
Celebrity pub chef Tom Kerridge has launched a catering and events business in partnership with exhibition and events organisers Brand Events.
Foodservice price inflation drops to pre-referendum levels
Inflation in foodservice prices has fallen back to 0.5% in February 2018 – the lowest rise since the EU referendum in 2016.
City Pub Group aiming to double in size by 2021
The Morning Advertiser spoke to City Pub Group executive chairman Clive Watson and group chief financial officer Tarquin Williams to reflect on a watershed year for the business.
Matthew Clark Bibendum issues reassurances following C&C deal
Newly formed drinks company Matthew Clark Bibendum has claimed it will be “business as usual” following its acquisition by C&C Group.