Cider Makers Call for Change
As part of its biannual Cider Month celebration the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has joined forces with makers of real cider and perry from…
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Food and Drink
New Clinical Trial Offers Hope that “Everyday Foods” Could be Used to Treat People with Food Allergies
A new ground-breaking study aims to prove that commonly available peanut and milk products taken under medical supervision can be used as a treatment for…
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The Great Street Feast Charity Event is Back This June
A gastronome-inspired event held at BAFTA with a live auction in aid of the charity, Freedom from Torture that will take place over Refugee Week….
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Managed Groups’ Like-for-Sales Up 2% in April, but Cost Pressures Stunt Growth
Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups recorded like-for-like sales growth of 2% in April 2022, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals. The…
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“Apocalyptic’ Rise in Food Prices Warns Bank of England
The Governor of the Bank of England has warned “apocalyptic” food price increases, citing the war in Ukraine as a major cause. Andrew Bailey said…
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Pub Creates Carvery Fit for a Queen
The Bramley Farm team in Altrincham, part of the dining and carvery brand Farmhouse Inns, has today unveiled a royal throne fit for a British…
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Vogue Magazine Owners Withdraws Pub Name Change Demand
A village pub in Cornwall has received a letter from one of the world’s largest fashion magazines asking it to change its name. The 150…
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Portman Group Updates Alcohol Labelling Guidelines
The Portman Group, the alcohol social responsibility body and alcohol marketing self-regulator, today has updated its Alcohol Labelling Guidelines providing best practice guidance to alcohol…
Read more...One-in-six Students Have Had Their Drink Spiked, According to Stint Survey
The third edition of Stint’s The Student Sentiment Tracker, a survey of more than 1,000 students across the UK, has revealed the shocking reality of…
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Warm Weekend Lifts drinks Sales 3% Above Pre-COVID-19 Levels
On Premise drinks sales finished last week just ahead of pre-pandemic comparatives last week, CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. It indicates that average sales…
Read more...Slow Growth Raises Fears of Recession
The UK economic recovery stalled in February and March as inflation rose to its highest level in 30 years, in the worst combination of rising…
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Brakspear Reopens The Bull on Bell Street in Henley
Brakspear has reopened The Bull on Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames after an extensive refurbishment, the first major investment within its managed estate since it was…
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Scottish Planning Shake-Up to Boost Cafe Culture by Aiding Outdoor Dining
Rules for setting up outdoor restaurant and café seating in Scotland will be relaxed under proposals for a radical shake-up of the planning system. The…
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British Curry Day Raises Thousands of Pounds for Good Causes
Curry houses have raised thousands of pounds for good causes – thanks to a national event celebrating the forefathers who introduced millions of Britons to…
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Pizzaiolo Takes on Greene King Pub Partners Site After £300,000 Investment
Claude Camilleri – whose pizzas have been ranked in Worldwide Pizza guide La Enciclopedia Della Pizza – has taken on The Old Mill in Berkhamsted,…
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