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NewsHumphrey Smith dies aged 81
The owner of Samuel Smith’s Brewery was one of the most distinctive and eccentric figures in British pub culture
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InterviewsFamily brewers: ‘We are constantly trying to innovate’
They have decades of heritage to draw upon. But in today’s fast-paced pub and brewing sector, even the most established family businesses, such as McMullen’s and Everards, are focused on innovation, MCA’s Pub Conference heard.
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NewsTilray invests £50m to stabilise BrewDog’s Scottish business
Irwin Simon, chief executive of US-based Tilray Brands, told The Times he remains “really happy” with the decision to acquire the brewer from administrators for £33m earlier this year
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NewsTaco Bell to bring Baja Blast to UK
The tropical lime-flavored soft drink, an exclusive Taco Bell partnership with PepsiCo, will launch nationwide tomorrow (30 June)
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NewsAdnams secures new borrowing facilities
The Suffolk hospitality group and brewer is in the midst of a cost saving and disposal programme after a series of loss-making years
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NewsDamm strengthens commitment to UK market
The Spanish brewer ended 2025 with €2bn revenue, driven by expansion of its UK business as well as other international markets, and supported by its diversification strategy
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s overcomes ‘challenging market for cask ale’
Turnover at the Yorkshire brewer and pub operator rose by 2.1% to £35.7m last year, with flagship ale brand Landlord cementing its position as “the largest-selling cask ale brand in the UK by both value and volume”
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NewsWadworth reports ‘highly commendable’ results despite cost pressures
The Wiltshire-based family brewer and pub operator said higher production volumes had offsett ’considerable strain’ to its cost base
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NewsSt Austell delivers ‘resilient’ 2025 performance amid tough trading conditions
The South West brewer, pub operator and drinks business recorded year-on-year revenue growth and underlying EBITDA of £22m, slightly down from £22.4m in 2024, reflecting the impact of rising costs and reduced consumer demand
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Analysis & InsightBeer value grows 5% to £14bn in on-trade
While overall beer volume declined 3%, an increase in the average price of a pint, and consumers seeking out premium options in stout, world lager and flavoured beer, helped drive up value
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Weekend PressBrewDog founder launches new beer brand with vow to ‘equity punks’
As revealed by The Sunday Times, James Watt is giving stakes in Second Best to investors who backed his last venture, then lost out when it fell into administration
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Weekend PressBeer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The BBC examines why more beer-making businesses have closed than opened in the past two years
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Weekend PressMatcha price doubles on Gen Z’s thirst for drink, says coffee boss
Gabriel Shohet, co-founder of Black Sheep Coffee, tells The Times demand for matcha drinks among Gen Z has caused the price of the Japanese tea to almost double
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NewsGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen as part of new on-trade brewing strategy
The group says it will move away from the off-trade and export channels under the new approach, which has led to the sale of Old Speckled Hen to Damm UK
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NewsRobinsons surpasses £100m turnover
The Stockport-based brewer and pubco has also reported a 40% increase in EBITDA in its latest financial results with total beer sales outperforming the market by 1.5%
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Analysis & InsightGeopolitical shocks threaten to drive foodservice cost increases despite March price dip
The latest data from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing suggests that despite a 1.4% fall in food and drink prices in March further rises are likely in the coming months
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NewsUK demand for Guinness contributes to Diageo sales growth
The demand contributed to 8.8% growth in net sales in Europe, with Guinness continuing to outperform in the on-trade
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NewsIn pictures: Gordon Ramsay launches Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate
Marking the chef’s 100th restaurant worldwide, the all-day dining destination is finally opening on the 59th floor of the City of London’s tallest building after significant delays
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NewsNEOS Hospitality agrees supply partnership with Pernod Ricard
The three-year agreement will see Pernod Ricard become the primary premium spirits supplier across NEOS’ 40-strong party bar estate and shaping drinks ranges within NEOS venues
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NewsTilray: ‘We see a clear path to rebuilding BrewDog towards $1bn valuation’
The brewery business’s new owner says it expects BrewDog to be cash flow positive in 2027 and is making targeted investments in its brand and brewpub estate