Derby Brewing begins canned beer production to boost sales
Derby Brewing Company has revealed plans to start producing its award-winning beers in cans to help increase sales in supermarkets.
Archives for October 23, 2018
Plastic found in sea salt samples
More than 90% of sampled salt brands across the world were found to contain microplastics, according to a new study.
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Premium whisky up to four times cheaper in supermarkets than pubs
According to research by The Morning Advertiser and CGA on average on-trade pricing, a ‘cocktail of costs’ has led to pubs charging several times supermarket prices for whisky measures.
£3k fine for publicans who sold illegal vodka
Two publicans have been fined more than £3,700 after they were caught selling illegal vodka at a pub in Tweedmouth, Northumberland.
How reconsidering glassware will benefit your pub
With the pull of a quality glass receptacle for drinkers clear for all to see from the wealth of pictures now posted on social media, it will pay operators everywhere to overhaul their glassware
Toddler suffers needle stab injury at Wetherspoon pub
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has apologised after a toddler was hurt by a discarded needle at one of its pubs in Merseyside.
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Pints for as low as 79p available in supermarkets adding pressure to pubs
According to research by The Morning Advertiser, pints for as low as 79p are being sold in supermarkets making it impossible for pubs to compete with.
Greene King pubs to stock kombucha
Greene King pubs in the capital are to begin selling the fermented drink kombucha, which is believed to have health benefits.
More than 3,700 pubs ‘could close without business rates relief extension’
According to a new report commissioned by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), 3,788 pubs could be at risk of closure unless Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond extends the £1,000 sector relief rate for pubs.