E.ON boss: sector too 'high risk' to invest in
A Middlesex pub could see expansion plans “cancelled” after its energy supplier rejected an application to extend the site’s supply, deeming the entire hospitality sector too “high risk”.
Archives for July 17, 2023
Carlsberg’s Russian subsidiary seized by state
The Russian subsidiary of beer manufacturer Carlsberg has been taken over by Russia after president Vladimir Putin signed an order to put it in “temporary management” of the state.
Heineken’s multimillion pound plan to cut carbon emissions
Brewer Heineken UK has revealed it is pumping £25m into installing heat pumps at its Manchester brewery, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
Meat-free dishes in high demand at most pubs
The demand for meat-free dishes is still strong at the majority of pubs, recent research by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.
The Pub People expands by 50% in six months
The Pub People has grown its estate by 50% in six months, a move its non-executive chairman cites as one of his biggest achievements as he eyes the future with “confidence”.
Inside Pub in the Park Brighton
Events like Pub in the Park can help “get people back into pubs” but preparation and investment are key to succeed, according to operators from this year’s East Sussex event.
MPs and campaigners voice anger over 10.1% spirits hike
Cross-party MPs and campaigners have descended on Westminster to voice their anger over a tax hike that will push the price of some drinks at pubs up by 10.1%.
BrewDog targets 300 sites, £1bn bars revenue predicted
Brewer and bar operator BrewDog intends to almost triple the number of sites it has to 300 by 2030 and expects its bars to increase revenue past the £1bn mark within five years.
Late-night levy 'more targeted' despite calls to scrap it
Changes to the late-night levy (LNL) show a more “targeted” approach from the Government but any extra cost will be felt “most severely” by independent businesses.
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Championing code compliance
The role of the pubs code adjudicator is varied and one part of it involves taking time to understand how the regulated pub companies run their businesses and how they embed their code duties into their relationships with their tied tenants. The...
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Serve the taste of Seville with Cruzcampo
Spain’s number one lager, Cruzcampo, is set to make a splash in the nation’s pubs as Heineken UK responds to growing consumer demand for Spanish lager.