Pornstar Martini crowned UK’s fav cocktail
The Pornstar Martini has bagged the title of the UK’s favourite cocktail, with the Margarita named the top cocktail in the world, according to new research by botanical brewery Fentimans.
Archives for September 7, 2022
9 in 10 customers don’t pay with cash
Nearly nine in 10 consumers (89%) use cards or contactless payment all or most times they visit a pub, bar or restaurant, while new payment tech grows in popularity, according to recent research.
JDW slashes prices to highlight VAT cut benefit
Pub behemoth JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is cutting prices on its food and drink for one day to spotlight the benefit a permanent VAT decrease would have on the hospitality sector.
Heineken takes full ownership of Beavertown
Drinks giant Heineken UK has purchased the remaining shares in Beavertown Brewery to assume full ownership of London’s largest brewery.
Low2No shines spotlight on menu composition and occasions
Visitors to the only dedicated trade show for the low and no-alcohol drinks sector, Low2NoBev will hear how to maximise the market when it comes to occasions and menu composition.
the cask project
‘Opportunity for flavoured and fruit cask ales’
In the run-up to Cask Ale Week, which takes place between Thursday 22 September and Sunday 2 October, Shaun Slater, licensee of Star Pubs & Bars site the Black Rock, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, talks about the future of cask ale.
CMBC closing Jennings Brewery ‘devastating blow’
The decision to close Cumbrian operation Jennings Brewery by Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has been labelled a “devastating blow for the area’s brewing heritage”.
Chefs need improved technology and training
Two fifths of catering staff believe a lack of training, technology and resources has caused low morale amongst their teams, a survey of contract catering firms across the UK has revealed.
Greene King launches new maternity leave policy
Greene King has launched its new maternity leave policy as part of its journey to everyday inclusion.
ASA: Stonegate Facebook posts ‘irresponsible’
Stonegate and other pubcos have broken strict alcohol rules set out by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) through encouraging excessive drinking and featuring people appearing under 25 on social media.
Long-term pub closures double
The number of pubs that have closed due to business failure or have an uncertain future has doubled in the first half of 2022 against the last six months of last year, according to new figures.
Carling launches £6.6m marketing campaign
Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced the launch of its first televised advertisement for its flagship brand, Carling, in two years.
Fish and chips nation's favourite pub meal
Fish and chips has been crowned Britain’s favourite pub and bar meal with more than a quarter of consumers listing it as one of their top three dishes when eating out, new data from CGA by Nielsen IQ has revealed.