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NewsSupply shortages impacting drinks and construction
Pubs are the latest hospitality operators to raise concerns over shortages of certain drinks, with Greene King suffering supply issues in Scotland and City Pub Group running dry of Prosecco, it has been reported.
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Hospitality facing ‘enormous challenges’ with supply chains
Hospitality businesses across the country are facing “enormous challenges” with their supply chains, Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality has warned.
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Price inflation forecast to rise as supply disruptions hit reopening
Food and drink supply markets have been hit by widespread distribution problems and a spike in demand following the reopening of hospitality, the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals. Year-on-year food inflation stood at 1.6% in June, having levelled off at a time of year when it typically falls. The remaining months of 2021 are likely to see further increases in the level of food inflation, as sector demand returns towards pre-pandemic normality and extra supply costs and wage inflation feed into price increases.
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Nando’s closes restaurants due to supply issues
Nando’s has been forced to close some restaurants and reduce trading hours at others after its chicken deliveries were hit by a nationwide shortage of lorry drivers. The disruption is affecting around 50 out of its 400 restaurants. The company told MCA it would lend 70 staff “to support key suppliers and get things moving again.” Nando’s sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which have a unique customs arrangement due to Brexit, have not been affected.
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Boparan: ‘Perfect storm’ of labour shortages
Ranjit Singh Boparan has warned the “pingdemic” staffing crisis is just a small part of unprecedented pressures on supplies, with food shortages already being felt.
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Chapel Down launches £6.87m fundraise
English wine producer Chapel Down is to launch a fundraising of up to £6.876m, through a combination of the placing of new ordinary shares and a crowdfunding campaign.
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Moët Hennessy: ‘Consumers are trading up’
Moët Hennessy is anticipating a “post-Covid renaissance” as consumers flock to newly reopened bars and restaurants and opt for premium brands to celebrate.
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Carlsberg predicts surge in demand
Carlsberg is expecting a surge in demand this summer similar to a boom seen a century ago as more people are vaccinated and lockdowns lift, according to the beer company’s CEO.
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A.G. Barr revenues hit by hospitality lockdown
Soft drinks supplier A G Barr is expected to see revenues of £227m for the financial year 20/21, though sales have been disrupted by the closure of hospitality.
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Leading operators come together to establish Zero Carbon Forum
Burger King, Brewdog, Nando’s and The Restaurant Group are among leading hospitality operators who have come together to establish the Zero Carbon Forum.
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Walkers to use beer fermentation to slash CO2
Walkers crisps will capture CO2 from beer fermentation in order to slash emissions from its manufacturing process by 70%.
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Simon George departs Budweiser Budvar UK
Simon George is to step down as managing director of Budweiser Budvar UK after six years in the role.
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Pandemic takes toll on supply chain
The coronavirus pandemic has caused supply chain difficulties for more than nine in ten hospitality operators since they reopened in July, CGA and Prestige Purchasing has found.
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Camden Town undergoes restructure
Camden Town Brewery is being restructured and full integrated into parent company AB InBev.
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Piper sells Mindful Chef to Nestle
Piper, the backer of Flat Iron, Turtle Bay and Hickory’s, has exited its investment in recipe box and ready meal company Mindful Chef to Nestlé.
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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company appoints senior team
Carlsberg veteran Paul Davies has been named the new chief executive of Carlsberg UK and Marston’s joint venture – Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company.
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Marston’s and Carlsberg UK complete joint venture
Marston’s has announced the completion of its £780m joint venture with Carlsberg UK.
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Yo! rolls out Co-op partnership
Yo! is expanding its partnership with Co-op to supply its Yo! To Go products in 160 stores nationwide.
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AB InBev volumes up
AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has reported a surprise increase in beer sales in the third quarter, although profits dipped and its interim dividend payment was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Heineken reports modest sales growth as on-trade continues to struggle
Heineken has reported UK beer volume returned to modest growth in its third quarter as off-trade sales boosted dips in the on-trade.
