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Analysis & InsightEPR adds ‘significant and unfair’ costs to businesses
It might sounds like a good idea in principle, but the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which requires manufacturers to pay for the recycling of the packaging they produce, could have a devastating effect on pubs and breweries who face paying twice to comply, operators and industry experts tell MCA
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Analysis & InsightPubs and bars see lower beer sales over bank holiday
Venues were busier over the recent August bank holiday weekend than a year previously, yet greater customer volumes failed to materialise in stronger sales for draught beer and cider, according to the latest data from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet.
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NewsAdnams ‘more focused’ than two years ago
The Suffolk brewer and pub operator has ‘continued to make progress’ in the first half of 2026, despite challenging conditions across the hospitality and drinks sectors
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Analysis & InsightBank holiday pints set to give pub sector £13m sales boost
To coincide with the three-day weekend, the BBPA carried out research to find out what makes the perfect pub, with 33% stating that a cosy, traditional atmosphere was of most importance, with only 6% preferring a modern, stylish décor.
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s undergoes brand refresh amid £9m brewery investment
The 168-year-old West Yorkshire business said that while the look of the brand was evolving – with an updated logo, pump clips, glassware and bottles, its beer and brewing philosophy remained the same.
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NewsForget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
Social media, personalisation and high margins are reshaping the beverage market, reports the BBC, prompting Starbucks and rivals to rethink their menus
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NewsJames Watt unveils Fool’s Fix ‘detoxification’ drink
The BrewDog founder’s new hydration beverage is designed to be consumed after drinking alcohol as a ’recovery remedy’ containing electrolytes, vitamins and minerals
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NewsAllpress reports 19% revenue rise
The Asahi-owned coffee business said it continued in its efforts to build and focus on strengthening key customers, supplier relationships and brand development in FY25
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NewsHall & Woodhouse: ‘Negative press’ hits partner recruitment
The regional brewer and pub operator has reported a 16% rise in profits after investing £19m in its pub estate, despite sector challenges making it harder to recruit new business partners
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Weekend PressCampaign For Real Ale’s membership sinks to eight-year low
The beer drinkers’ champion is £800,000 in the red as Britons drink less and big brewers shift away from ale. But there are signs that Gen Z could come to the rescue, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsHawkstone Cider rolls out across Five Guys UK estate
The cider will sit alongside Hawkstone Premium Lager on the drinks menu at Five Guys, with the burger brand saying the listing reflects its focus on British produce
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NewsDiageo slashes 2,000 staff as part of global restructure
The maker of Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Captain Morgan had an average of 27,938 full-time employees in the year to June, down 6% from the 29,860 workers it had a year ago
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NewsCarlsberg reports ‘solid top-line development and earnings growth’
The Danish brewer says it is narrowing full-year earnings guidance towards the upper end of the range amid disciplined cost focus, performance management and faster-than-expected delivery of the Britvic synergies
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NewsGuinness delivers growth as Diageo unveils $1bn cost-cutting drive
The drinks giant recorded around 3% organic sales growth in Europe, driven primarily by “double-digit growth in Guinness in Great Britain”, according to chief financial officer Nik Jhangiani
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NewsButcombe Group: ‘Major investments in the estate are driving growth’
The premium pub group has reported ‘strong’ half year results for 2026 with like-for-likes across its managed pub division up 5.2%
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Weekend PressDrastic Dave faces his moment of truth at Diageo
The struggling drinks giant turned to Sir Dave Lewis at the start of this year. This week investors will hear first-hand how he plans to turn it around, The Sunday Times reports
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OpinionButcombe Group: ‘Government must recognise the link between hospitality and farming’
COO Jayson Perfect argues why recognition of the shared interest and values of the two industries and the power of collaboration across food and drink supply chains has never been more vital
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NewsOrigin Coffee enters RTD category
The speciality coffee company’s iced black coffee can is being produced in-house at the roaster’s dedicated cold brew brewery in Cornwall and will be available in dedicated 24-pack trade cases
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NewsBrewDog adds $51.1m to Tilray’s Q4 revenue
Tilray said it has stabilised the craft beer business, improved performance and positioned BrewDog for profitability, while leveraging its ‘iconic pub network and experiential consumer platform’
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NewsBrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’
The Information Commissioner’s Office, which regulates data privacy, has been asked to look into how James Watt got the data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join his buy-back bid, The Guardian reports