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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
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NewsTikTok Shop expands into alcohol sales despite age concerns
The ecommerce giant is trialling alcohol sales amid scrutiny over whether it is doing enough to prevent young people using it, The Times reports
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NewsJW Lees achieves record financial performance
The 138-strong brewer and pub operator saw sales surpass £100m in the year to 31 March, with record profit before tax of £8.8m
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘It’s important for us to change the narrative’
Tilray Brands CEO Irwin Simon tells MCA how the bar operator and brewer is investing money and research into reengaging with consumers, rebuilding trade and reestablishing itself as a global brand
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NewsRecent heatwaves and World Cup celebrations drive growth for Asahi UK
The brewer says it saw a 22.6% increase in beer sales during the week ending 27 June 2026 in the off-trade, alongside a 15% rise in the on-trade
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NewsTilray Brands: ‘BrewDog is not for sale’
CEO Irwin Simon has rejected James Watt’s offer to buy back the bar and brewer business, telling MCA his focus remains on rebuilding towards the group’s £1bn+ valuation
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NewsSuccess of alcohol-free beer restricted by red tape
The BBPA is calling for the government to change the definition of alcohol-free beer to those drinks with an ABV of 0.5% or less, rather than the current definition of 0.05%
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NewsSix-million-pint sales boost expected for England vs. Argentina
The additional sales expected during the FIFA World Cup match this Wednesday – expected to be the busiest night for pubs of the tournament – would equate to around a 75% boost
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Weekend PressOnly the World Cup is keeping pubs afloat, says Estrella UK chief
Luke White, MD of Damm UK, tells The Telegraph pub margins remain ‘razor thin’ despite prediction of extra 5.5 million pints drunk during England’s quarter final clash with Norway last night
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NewsCarlsberg strikes Sapporo UK distribution deal
The strategic partnership will see the Japanese brewer’s flagship premium lager produced and distributed for UK pubs and bars under a long-term licensing agreement
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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.