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Greene King unveils limited-edition cask

05-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Suffolk-based pub operator and brewer Greene King has announced the launch of a new limited-edition cask ale.

How the apprentice can become a master

29-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

A recent survey by Greene King found 19% of parents feel university is not the right choice for their children so The Morning Advertiser caught up with chief people & transformation officer Andrew Bush to find out about the opportunities offered with...

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Admiral Pub of the Year 2023

26-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Extensive investment into its garden, along with an impeccably run operation has seen the Boot & Shoe named as the Admiral Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards 2023.

Greene King pub destroyed by fire reopens after £1.6m overhaul

25-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Greene King has invested £1.6m to bring modern technology and historic values together in reopening a family-run pub after a fire destroyed it more than a year and half ago.

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80% of drinkers claim cask ale a vital part of UK culture

21-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Eight out of 10 drinkers see cask ale as an essential part of UK pub culture, according to research commissioned by brewer and pub operator Greene King.

Review of the Week

'There are so many businesses out there struggling'

08-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Greene King boss Nick Mackenzie to get his take on the week's news, from the Ofgem consultation to the Rugby World Cup

Reverse mentoring scheme expanded at Greene King

30-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has expanded its reverse mentoring scheme following great success as senior leaders learn from more hands-on employees.

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Greene King’s £250k pledge for women’s sport

23-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has pledged to donate more than £250,000 towards women’s sport after the England Lionesses’ amazing football World Cup campaign.

Greene King site reopens as a Hive pub after £500k refurb

22-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Former Greene King managed site the Ainsty in North Yorkshire has reopened as a Hive Pub after a £500,000 transformation from the pub operator and brewer.

Beach towel reservations permitted for garden seats

16-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

As the weather begins to show signs of getting sunnier, one pub is allowing customers to reserve their seat in the garden with beach towels.

Greene King: 19% of parents would not urge kids to go to university

15-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

One of five parents would not encourage their children to go to university, according to brewer and pub operator Greene King.

BBPA issues rally call to back Lionesses at the pub

18-Jul-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged pubs to get behind the Lionesses as the Women’s football World Cup begins on Thursday (20 July).

GREEN INITIATIVE

More experts revealed for sustainability special webinar

18-Jul-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Voices from across the sector will be sharing expertise around sustainability later this month (July).

E.ON boss: sector too 'high risk' to invest in

17-Jul-2023 By Rebecca Weller

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”.

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Greene King launches new seasonal ales via pins

05-Jul-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has launched small containers of beers – 4.5-gallon pins – with its latest seasonal cask ales: Ale Fresco and New Tricks.

Greene King launches gender identity policy

30-Jun-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King has launched its new Gender Identity Policy, which offers support for LGBTQ+ team members who are transitioning at work, or who identify as a different identity to that which they were born.

Greene King Tub2Pub raises more than £5k

27-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Pub operator and brewer Greene King has raised more than £5,000 for charity through its Tub2Pub recycling scheme.

More than 70% of workplaces failing to support LGBTQ+ community

21-Jun-2023 By Gary Lloyd

More than 70% of companies are not doing enough to support the LGBTQ+ community and the pub is a “fantastic place” to start a conversation about such issues, according to Greene King.

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Ideal food pairings for golden cask ales

19-Jun-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has come up with some great food pairings for its golden cask ales to make the most of the hot weather.

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Greene King invests in cask’s future with launch of pins

02-Jun-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Greene King Brewery will launch cask pins to the market this July with the belief the 4.5-gallon unit container will be a key in ensuring quality for its beers – and helping secure the future of cask ale.

Greene King teams with Best Bar None to champion safety

25-May-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King is the first pub operator to partner with Best Bar None and deliver safety and welfare practice across its 1,600 managed pubs.

Farr Brew take on Greene King pub after £300k revamp

24-May-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Bell in Tring, Hertfordshire, has reopened its doors under new ownership after a £300,000 investment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners.

GK bid to engage with more customers via Old Speckled Hen

18-May-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Brewer and pub operator Greene King is determined to break down misconceptions surrounding traditional ale this summer through a new Old Speckled hen campaign.

Greene King raises £1m for Macmillan Grants Appeal

16-May-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King has announced it has hit its fundraising target of £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support’s Emergency Grants Appeal.

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New May and June cask offers from Greene King

05-May-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Greene King is releasing three cask beers in May and June, adding to its coronation seasonal ale.

Greene King celebrates 62.2% revenue boost

02-May-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King delivered a strong operational performance in FY2022 despite challenging trading conditions, as strategic progress continues for the pubco.

Greene King report finds pubs generate £26.2bn of GVA

26-Apr-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie reiterated the need for a better regulated energy sector and reform to the business rates system at a coronation drinks reception earlier this week.

‘Pubs remain bedrock of communities’

24-Apr-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

A new report has highlighted the importance of pubs to their local economic and social communities.

Greene King announces partnership with sustainable farming company

17-Apr-2023 By Orla Noonan

Greene King will move towards “sustainable, homegrown food” through a new partnership with Fischer Farms.

Greene King Pub Partners site reopens after £400k refurb

13-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King site the Prince of Wales in Moseley, Birmingham, has reopened its doors following a £400,000 investment from the pubcos leased, tenanted and franchised division.

Greene King Pub Partners licensees celebrate 30th anniversary

12-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has celebrated the 30th anniversary of one of its partners.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023

Best Pub Employer 501+ employees winner, sponsored by Matthew Clark: Greene King

06-Apr-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Putting its teams at the fore is something Greene King prides itself on and rightly so. A recent refocus on company culture has resulted in higher engagement and stronger retention.

New MD for Greene King Pub Partners

03-Apr-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Greene King’s leased, tenanted and franchised arm Pub Partners has revealed the appointment of a new managing director.

Greene King Night of Excellence award winners revealed

21-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Nine pubs and four licensees were honoured at Greene King Pub Partners’ Night of Excellence Awards this week (Monday 20 March).

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GK to launch apprentice-collaboration beer

15-Mar-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Brewer and pub operator Greene King will release its limited-edition Spring Break cask beer, which was created last year in collaboration with the National Brewing Apprentice Programme.

Greene King Pub Partners operators take on second site

10-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King Pub Partners licensees have become multiple site operators after taking on a second venue in Winchester with the pubco.

International Women's Day 2023

Greene King celebrates female staff

07-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Suffolk-based operator Greene King is celebrating success stories of women across its business for International Women’s Day 2023.

International Women's Day 2023

Women will form 50% of Greene King senior team by 2030

06-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2023, pubco giant Greene King has set out its goal for a more even gender split within its senior management team.

Greene King pledges £1m to Macmillan Emergency Grants appeal

27-Feb-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Large pub company and brewer Greene King has pledged a seven-figure sum to the Macmillan Cancer Support Emergency Grants Appeal.

Greene King opens 'milestone' 30th Hive site

20-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has announced the opening of its “milestone” 30th Hive Pub.

Stamp of approval for Greene King sustainability pledge

17-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Suffolk-based pubco Greene King has announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI) has approved its near-term science-based emissions reduction target.

Greene King Pub Partners invests in Reputation platform

10-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has invested in a customer experience and online reputation management platform which all its leased and tenanted licensees will be able to use for free.

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GK hopes to convert more with rugby-themed ales

01-Feb-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator and brewer Greene King is set to launch its limited-edition cask beers for February – Scrumdown and Opening Session.

Greene King offering free drinks to tackle loneliness

06-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Pub operator and brewer Greene King has pledged to offer a free drink to customers on Wednesday 11 January in a bid to tackle loneliness and bolster community spirit.

Strikes spark Xmas beer shortage fears

22-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs could “run out” of “popular” beers over Christmas and New Year as Greene King brewery workers take further strike action during the festive period.

Bosher to leave Greene King

19-Dec-2022 By Georgi Gyton, MCA

Karen Bosher has announced she is stepping down her role as MD of Premium, Urban and Venture at Greene King.

Greene King ploughs over £900k into Hive Pub

14-Dec-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King Pub Partners has invested £940,000 in its latest Hive Pub the Victoria in Thurston, Suffolk.

Multi operator expands after £220k investment

09-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

A multiple operator has taken on his third site with Greene King’s leased and tenanted division Pub Partners.

GK Pub Partners pumps £500k into 25th Hive pub

28-Nov-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Greene King’s leased, tenanted and franchise arm Pub Partners has opened its 25th Hive Pub, following a £500,000 investment.

GK brewery workers walk out over ‘pitiful’ pay offer

24-Nov-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Staff working in the brewery arm of Greene King are conducing strike action next month (December), sparking fears of beer shortages.