Drinks sales up but real-terms growth 'hard won'
Drinks sales in managed venues were ahead of 2022 levels for the fifth week in a row in the seven days to Saturday 16 September though real-terms growth will continue to be “hard won”.
Archives for September 22, 2023
FEATURE - The Burnt Chef Project
FEATURE: Suicide prevention training launched by Burnt Chef
As The Burnt Chef Project launches two new suicide prevention training programmes, founder and CEO Kris Hall has reiterated the need for people to talk about mental health issues to help thwart the rise of tragic deaths.
'Swift action' needed as beer prices rocket 12.1%
“Swift action” to tackle “spiralling” costs is “desperately” needed to bring down beer costs as the price of a pint jumps 12.1% year-on-year.
Four Tiny Rebel beers discontinued as complaints upheld
Complaints against Welsh craft beer brand Tiny Rebel have been upheld by the Portman Group, resulting in the discontinuation of four of its products.
Bidfood workers to vote on strike action
Bidfood workers have started voting on strike action after a “breakdown of pay negotiations”, the GMB Union has claimed.
Sector ‘collateral damage’ of rail strikes
There have been renewed calls for resolution amid the ongoing rail strikes as hospitality continues to lose sales due to the industrial action.
‘If you don’t diversify you get stuck behind’
A pub in Kent has celebrated the launch of its community café, and has advised operators to focus on quality coffee, keep adapting, and diversify the offering if they want to do the same.
GBPA 2023
Were you spotted at the Great British Pub Awards 2023?
Operators from across the country gathered at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Tuesday (19 September) to celebrate the best of hospitality at the Great British Pub Awards.