Glass wine bottles are here to stay
Glass bottles are vital to the cultural “magic” of wine which needs to be protected, despite sustainability concerns, according to experts.
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Inflation sees biggest increase in over 40-years
Record setting inflation figures will “undoubtedly cause anxiety” for businesses as keeping costs under control becomes “ever-more challenging”, according to leaders from across the sector.
Pub U-turns on decision to screen World Cup
The Mustard Pot in Leeds has reversed its decision to show the World Cup due to human rights abuse in Qatar, after selling more than 70 tickets.
Near 10% NLW rise would ‘add further pressures’
A reported increase in national living wage (NLW) would “hit our already fragile sector hard” and “add further pressures on businesses”, trade bodies have said.
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A resignation by any other title
The annual pantomime of brewery price rises has begun, kicked off by the same villain that brought you two price rises this year.
Sector sales growth wiped out by rising costs
Sales growth at hospitality sites during October has been wiped out by an onslaught of collective costs, such as inflation rising to 11.1%, according to the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker.
Marston’s signs Race At Work Charter
Large pub company Marston’s has joined more than 900 employers in signing up to the Race At Work Charter.
‘Fanzones’ set up for World Cup viewers
Fanzo – the fan engagement platform for venues, brands and sports fans – is close to completing its World Cup Fanzones where fans of competing countries at the football tournament can support their team with fellow fans.
Heineken prices rocket by more than 15%
Global brewer Heineken is hiking its wholesale selling prices by an average of 15.8% on its draught and packaged products.