Finalists Announced for the UKBG National Cocktail Competition 2021
After an intense two months of searching to find the UKBG’s National Cocktail Competition’s Winner, the UK Bartenders’ Guild is proud to reveal the finalists.
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Alcohol
Pubs Will Sell 37 MILLION Fewer Pints and Lose £297 MILLION this Christmas
The British Beer & Pub Association has revealed that pubs will sell 37 million fewer pints and lose out on £297 million in trade this Christmas.
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70% of Beer Consumption Set to be Premium or Super-Premium by 2025
Budweiser Brewing Group is forecasting that by 2025, 70% of total beer consumption will be of brands in the premium or super-premium category.
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Enjoy Your Port or Sherry this Christmas – Prices set to Increase in Proposed Tax Changes
The Government’s proposed overhaul of the UK’s clunky alcohol taxation system will see prices rocket for port and sherry drinkers. Consumers are being encouraged to…
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Drinks Sales Dip again and Festive Fears Mount
Britain’s On-Premise drinks sales have fallen well short of pre-pandemic levels for the second week in a row, with more drops inevitable after the introduction of new COVID-19 measures.
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Brothers Drinks Co Acquire Iconic Sparkling Perry Brand Babycham
Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd has acquired the iconic sparkling perry brand, Babycham, following an agreement with the brand’s current owners, Accolade Wines.
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CAMRA Launches Search for UK’s Oldest Ale Casks
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is looking for the UK’s longest serving casks as part of its ongoing campaign to highlight ways for consumers to ‘Drink Greener’.
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Storms Hit Drinks Sales as COVID Concerns Mount
Drinks sales in the On Premise fell well below pre-pandemic levels last week after Storm Arwen battered trading.
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Free Point of Sale Materials for Drinkaware Drink-Drive Home and Dry Campaign
Drinkaware is inviting on-trade owners and managers to claim free point of sale materials for its drink-driving campaign, Home and Dry. While the sector continues to juggle many different priorities
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Half of All Alcoholic Drinks Now Feature Calorie Information on Labels
A new study of alcoholic drinks from leading UK brands reveals that almost half (47%) now carry calorie information on labels.
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Unite Calls for Mandatory Mask Wearing in Pubs, and Restaurants
Trade union Unite is calling on Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, to act and ensure mandatory mask wearing for customers visiting hospitality venues across the UK,…
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Loungers Reports Strong Sales but Staffing ‘Remains Tough’
Cafe bar operator Loungers has reported it had “continued to consistently outperform the sector”, with like-for-like sales growth of 23.4% across the 28 weeks to…
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Sector Welcomes Government’s Small Brewers’ Relief Proposals
The government’s proposed reforms to small brewers’ relief (SBR), has been largely welcomed by industry bodies. The main proposals are: • Replacing the existing taper…
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HEINEKEN Announces Multi-Million-Pound Launch of Heineken® 0.0 Draught in UK pubs
In what is a seminal moment for the British beer and pub industry, one of the world’s biggest brewers, HEINEKEN, has announced the launch of the nation’s
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Hospitality Trade Bodies Unite to Combat Drink Spiking
Four leading trade bodies have joined forces to ensure customer safety amid growing concerns about drink spiking at hospitality venues across the UK.
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