Inflation Lower than Expected at 4% as Food Prices Fall
The rate of inflation has remained at 4%, despite forecasters predicting a rise, official figures show. The consumer price index (CPI) measure of inflation stood…
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Food and Drink
Hydes Brewery To Invest Millions In Its Pub Estate Throughout The Year
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate throughout the remainder of 2024. The family-owned…
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The Castle Inn Pub Celebrates Reopening Following Joint Investment With Punch Pubs & Co
Photo Credit Matthew Holland Photography Congleton locals are rejoicing following the Castle Inn pub’s reopening! The popular pub, which lies in the rural outskirts of…
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CAMRA Calls On Government For Support Following Spate Of Bad News For Breweries
Suffolk brewer Adnams has begun the process of calling in advisers to explore options to raise capital to secure its financial future, in a statement…
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Guinness Six Nations Delivers Good Growth For The On Trade
The Guinness six nations rugby tournament is providing a welcome boost to the licensed on trade! In round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations, France…
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Oakman to Demerge The Seafood Pub Company Following First-Half Sales Growth
Oakman Group is demerging its Seafood Pub Company division, which it secured three years ago and had grown to 11 sites. The Seafood Pub Company…
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Free Guide To Help Pubs And Bars Boost Sales Of Low And Alcohol-Free Drink
Drinkaware has today (12 February) launched a free guide for the on-trade on how to boost their sales of low and alcohol-free products. The guide…
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Alan Paton Wins the Great Sausage Roll Off 2024
The Red Lion in Barnes is delighted to announce that Alan ‘Sir Porketeer’ Paton won this year’s Great Sausage Roll Off – an annual competition…
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UK Restaurant Market Thrives Amidst Economic Challenges: Valued at £18.6bn in 2023
The UK restaurant market exhibited resilience in 2023, reaching a valuation of £18.6 billion despite economic challenges marked by high inflation, the industry experienced a…
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Wetherspoon Raises Prices as Costs Increase
Wetherspoon has increased its prices for the second time in six months as costs continue to increase. Wetherspoon said in a statement: “Most prices in…
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Scotland Raises Minimum Unit Pricing by 30%
The cost of buying alcohol in Scotland is set to rise again after SNP ministers confirmed a new minimum unit price of 65p. Shona Robison,…
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Research Reveals 72% of Brits Demand Animal Wellness Compliance from Food Companies
Global public health organisation, NSF has released its compelling research findings on UK consumers’ attitudes towards animal wellness and its impact on their purchasing decisions….
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Guinness Six Nations Lifts 2024 Draught Beer & Cider Sales
Pre-tournament favourites, France and Ireland, kicked off the 2024 Guinness Six Nations in some style – with Ireland claiming a historic win. In other games,…
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Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire Retains Two Michelin Stars For The 40th Year Running
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire has retained its two Michelin stars for 40 consecutive years in the 2024 edition of the prestigious…
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New Figures Show UK Begins 2024 With Fewer Breweries Than Start Of 2023 – With North Of England Worst Hit
Figures released today show the UK had less breweries overall on the 1st January 2024 than at the same time in 2023, with a -13…
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