A third willing to pay more for sustainable options at pubs
More than a third (34%) of Brits are happy to spend more money on sustainable options when eating at pubs, bars and restaurants.
Archives for June 14, 2023
Gov support could see hospitality boost economy by £29bn
The past six years have seen hospitality boost its annual economic contribution by £20bn to £93bn, according to new research by UKHospitality (UKH).
Vaulkhard Group reveals £4.5m expansion plan
Newcastle-based leisure operator, Vaulkhard Group, has announced a £4.5m expansion and growth plan.
75% lack confidence in their business's future
Three quarters of business leaders lack confidence in the future, new research from The Morning Advertiser has revealed.
BBPA calls for Gov action as sector boosts GDP figures
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for “meaningful action” to tackle fiscal headwinds as GDP figures released today (Wednesday 14 June) showed a 0.2% increase to the economy – buoyed by visits to pubs.
Foodservice inflation jumps back above 20%
Year-on-year foodservice inflation has jumped up to 21.4% after slowing at the end of March – the first time it had dropped below 20% since mid-2022.
Lager now accounts for almost 'seven in 10 pints'
The lager category now makes up “nearly seven in 10 pints” in the on-trade, data from CGA by NIQ has revealed.
£3m fund to help pubs’ energy costs from Heineken
Drinks business Heineken UK has vowed to invest £3m into helping cover the cost of selected pubs’ first energy saving audit along with up to £5,000 towards the cost of any improvements needed.
OPINION
Are pubcos going to exploit rate relief?
It was ‘Black Country Bus’ Syndrome: Two, one million pounds turnover local publicans contacting me in the matter of a few days.