Admiral Taverns Acquires 18 Pubs From Marston’s PLC
The Board of Admiral Taverns (“Admiral”), has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 18 freehold pubs from Marston’s PLC…
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Food and Drink
Warm End To August Lifts Drinks Sales Back Into Modest Growth
On Premise drinks sales have edged back into year-on-year growth for just the second time in six weeks, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
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The Ivy Collection Set To Open New Restaurant In Bournemouth This Autumn
Bournemouth is set to welcome a dazzling new addition to its dining scene, in November, as The Ivy Collection prepares to open its 42nd restaurant…
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Zest Quest Asia Announces Financial Support Scheme For Colleges In 2025
Zest Quest Asia, the competition founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, and responsible for exposing many student chefs to the myriad cuisines of Asia, announces…
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Trade Drinks Expo 2024 Returns to ExCeL London
Bar and pub owners, micro-brewers and international decision makers for the largest beverage brands across the country are eagerly awaiting the return of Trade Drinks…
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Inception Group To Launch Cahoots Postal Office In Borough
London bar operator, Inception Group, will launch the sequel to its lost tube station-themed bar, Cahoots Soho, this time creating a 1940s post office in…
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Revolución De Cuba Have Taken To The Skies For The UK’s First Drone Drink Delivery
Revolución de Cuba and Havana Club took to the skies this summer for the first limited edition drone cocktail delivery service, offering refreshing cocktails and…
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Bidfood Boosts Local Jobs And Increases Connectivity To Businesses With New Site In North Cornwall
Leading foodservice provider, Bidfood, is creating up to 30 new jobs for local drivers with its new 15,000 sq. ft depot on the Cooksland Industrial…
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Big Mamma To Open First Regional Restaurant In Birmingham
Big Mamma is set to open its first UK location outside of London in Birmingham by the end of this year. The fast-growing group, recognized…
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Just 50% of Pubs Broke Even Over Summer Period Survey Reveals
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has called for investment and support for pubs as vital small businesses in every community following a recent survey…
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Research Reveals Precarious Nature Of Customer Loyalty
Customer loyalty is fragile, and hospitality is no exception, with new figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report in partnership with CGA by NIQ, revealing…
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Beer Bottle Charge Needs Rethink Says CAMRA
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the first indicative base fees for extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging, which…
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Hospitality Leaders Stay Cautious But Relief On Inflation Raises Hopes On Sales And Margins
Britain’s hospitality leaders are cautious about the future as pressure on the cost of doing business continues, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals….
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Delivery Gains Ground as Euros and Summer Heat Shape Spending Habits
Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups have seen a year-on-year (YOY) increase of 9.4% for delivery sales, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals….
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The Bell At Broadway To Join St Austell Brewery’s Pub Estate
South West brewer and pub operator St Austell Brewery is acquiring The Bell at Broadway near Ilminster. The Bell at Broadway is a recently refurbished…
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