Countdown Begins For Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 In Wales
The countdown to Wales hosting the world’s premier culinary event in 2026 has begun, following the handing over the Worldchefs Congress & Expo bell in…
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Food and Drink
Manchester Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
The Firbank, a thriving community pub on Firbank Road in Wythenshawe, Manchester, reopened on Tuesday 22nd October following a transformational investment of £200,000 from community…
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New Alcohol Duty Regime Led To 100 Million Alcohol Units Being Removed From The Market
A new alcohol duty structure has led to 100 million alcohol units being removed from the market by brewers and a boom in new products….
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New Campaign Helps Consumers Identify ‘True’ Independent Breweries As Demand For Local Beer Rises
A new campaign launching today is seeking to make it easier for beer drinkers to identify beer from independent breweries in pubs, bars, and shops…
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Overall Drinks Sales Fall But Wednesday & Friday Sales Bounce Back
CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (12 October) were 5% down on the…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Show Signs Of Easing, But Government Urged Not To Derail Fragile Recovery
Today’s Company Insolvency Statistics show accommodation and food service insolvencies fell 16% month-on-month in August 2024 (from 323 to 270) – the lowest monthly figure…
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Twin Sisters Celebrate Two Decades Behind The Bar At Historic Hastings Pub
Twin sisters Susan Stoten and Hazel Sturmer are celebrating two decades running Shepherd Neame pub The Hastings Arms. The pair took on the historic pub…
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Italian Restaurants Dominate Across The Globe
As World Pasta Day approaches, data expert BoldData dishes out some saucy statistics. Italian restaurants, including pizzerias and trattorias, outnumber any other type of restaurant…
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Leeds Bartender Wins National Cocktail Competition
Aidan Beaumont, from bar group, Arc Inspirations, has been named the Bartender of the Year, following a flawless performance at the 2024 Classic Cocktail Competition….
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Guildford Celebrates Success At The Town’s Best Bar None Awards
Guildford’s Best Bar None Awards, hosted by Experience Guildford, returned on Wednesday, 9th October to The Stoke Pub, recognising 39 local venues for their dedication…
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Winners Of Asian Restaurant And Takeaway Awards 2024 Announced
Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024 (ARTA) were announced at the awards ceremony this weekend on 6th October at Royal Lancaster,…
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Join the LittlePod Team and Get Involved on International Real Vanilla Day 2024!
Here in East Devon, we’re all set to celebrate the most important date on the LittlePod calendar. Will YOU join in the fun on October…
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Shuttered Pub Numbers Surge, As High Business Costs Make Trading Impossible
New data on licensee turnover from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) highlights the need for systemic change in Autumn Budget Shocking figures released today…
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£48m Inflation Hike To Take April Business Rates Bill Increase To £914m
Septembers inflation figures would translate to an additional £48 million increase in business rates for the sector next year on to of a sheduled end…
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FSA Launches Allergen Labelling Consultation For Out-Of-Home Sector
The FSA is seeking views on new guidance for providing allergen information for people when eating out. The consultation comes after extensive engagement with consumers,…
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