Greene King Pub Partners Opens Fourth Nest Pub
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its fourth Nest Pub. The Friar on St Christopher…
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Food and Drink
Research Explores Measures To Reduce Alcohol Harms Without Impacting Pubs And Restaurants
Higher prices in shops and tighter restrictions on online alcohol sales could help to reduce rising alcohol harms whilst minimising impact on hospitality businesses, according…
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St Austell Brewery Reports ‘Strong’ Profit Growth And Record Sales
Southwest Brewer and pub company St Austell Brewery has reported ‘strong’ financial growth in the 52-week period to 31st December 2023. Despite challenging trading conditions…
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Curry Trade Body Attacks Delivery Companies For ‘Killing Local Restaurants’
The Asian Catering Federation [ACF] has criticised restaurant takeaway delivery platforms for undermining the hospitality sector, and in turn High Street trade in general, ahead…
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Flat May For On Premise Drinks Sales
May ended with another modest week of drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker reveals. Average sales in managed venues…
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Young North East Chef Cooking Up A Storm
A young North East chef is making a name for herself after winning a regional cooking accolade and securing a job with James Close, the…
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Semi-Finalists Unveiled for Young National Chef of the Year Competition
Over the next few weeks, some of the rising stars of the culinary world will be putting their creative skills to the test as they…
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Economic Improvements Drive Growth In Coffee Shop Market, Lumina Intelligence Reveals
Recent data from the Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel indicates that economic improvements are positively impacting the coffee shop sector. The report highlights…
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Global Brands Ltd Expands Spirits Portfolio With Shanky’s Whip Partnership
Global Brands Ltd is proud to announce a further expansion of its spirits portfolio, thanks to its recent partnership with Shanky’s Whip, the original Irish…
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London Bartender Wins Diageo World Class GB
Danilo Frigulti from Viajante87 bar in London’s Notting Hill has won the World Class GB Grand Final, and now goes forward to Shanghai in September…
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UK Hospitality Sector To Enjoy £78.4 Million Boost From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Photo by Ronald Woan licenced under CC BY 4.0 via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rwoan/) Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is forecast to give the UK hospitality sector a…
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Card Spending Slows To Three-Year Low But Pubs & Bars Still Showing Growth
Consumer card spending grew just 1.0 per cent year-on-year in May, the smallest rise since February 2021 and significantly lower than the latest CPIH inflation…
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Rain Washes Drinks Sales Back Into The Red
After two weeks of year-on-year growth, drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise slipped back last week, according to CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker Average…
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The King Supports Pub Is The Hub With Donation To Support Pubs
Pub is The Hub has welcomed a donation from His Majesty The King to help independent publicans support local services and activities for communities in…
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Arc Inspirations To Double Up In Nottingham And Sheffield As Growth Strategy Continues
Arc Inspirations operator of premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has announced plans to open new sites in Nottingham and Sheffield this year. The…
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