LAD Up And Spirits Down In Solid Start To Christmas
On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA…
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No And Low Beer Sales Grow As 2024 Looks To Sell A Record 140 Million Pints
With Christmas parties in full swing, no and low alcohol beers are soaring in popularity, with new BBPA figures revealing a boom in sales. In…
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George & Dragon Pub In Wanstead Announces Reopening After Being Saved From Closure
The historic George & Dragon pub is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure, marking a triumphant return for the…
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Two Thirds Of UK Drinkers Intend To Drink More Over Christmas According To Charity Drinkaware
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK drinkers intend to drink more alcohol over Christmas than they typically would at other times of the year, according to…
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A Third Of Consumers Willing To Pay More For Sustainability When Eating Out
New research shows that despite economic uncertainty and pressures on consumer spending, when it comes to eating out, consumers are willing to pay a premium…
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British Government’s “Direction” Forces Company Relocation To The US
UK-based Berlin-inspired Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise, Doner Shack, has made the defining decision to relocate its headquarters to Miami. With the UK hospitality industry…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Paul McCartney Beer Offers Potential Lifeline To Wildlife Rescue
The Folly Wildlife Rescue charity near Tunbridge Wells, which treats more than 3500 animals every year, is faced with imminent closure unless it can generate…
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Government’s “Alarming” Industrial Strategy Neglects Brewers And Pubs
The Government’s Industrial Strategy has overlooked brewers and pubs and risks undermining economic growth, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned. Neglecting the sector…
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Calls For The Mandatory Display Of Food Hygiene Ratings In England Headlines Food Safety Conference
Continued calls for the mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England and the future of regulation in food standards were among the talking points…
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CAMRA Work Wins Big at Guild of Beer Writers Awards
Publications and work commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) took home top prizes at the prestigious British Guild of Beer Writers Awards. Three…
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Cosy Club Owner Loungers Purchased By Fortress For £338m
Loungers PLC has agreed to the terms and conditions of a takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside reporting strong half-year results that underline the cafe…
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UK Restaurant Market Faces Modest Growth Amid Challenging Landscape, Reports Reveals
The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by +1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion. This growth is set to lag…
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2024 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship Winner Crowned By All-Star Chef Panel
The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland announced the recipient of the prestigious Andrew Fairlie Scholarship following a competitive selection process. Andrew Clark, 32, was awarded…
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Takeaways Back In Growth As Restaurants’ At-Home Orders Rise Again In October
Britain’s restaurant groups have extended a long run of inflation-beating growth in delivery and takeaway sales with a like-for-like increase of 4.8% in October, CGA…
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