Supplier News – Page 51
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Younger drinkers biggest spenders on wine
Younger drinkers spend the most on wine according to a recent survey which found people aged 24 – 35 spent an average of £21 on a bottle of wine in a restaurant compared to £10 by the over 55s
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Frizzenti enters St Austell link up
Sparkling wine and Prosecco supplier Frizzenti has entered an agreement with St Austell Brewery to serve its products in Falmouth pub as the start of a deal that will see it sold across the St Austell estate
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Consumers demand eco-friendly packaging
The majority of UK consumers (85%) want hot beverage outlets to use compostable takeaway cups and 57% of them would be willing to pay 2% more for their drinks to be served in them
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NewsLucky Voice sees 20% rise in SingStation demand
Lucky Voice has seen a 20% year-on-year increase in the number of karaoke rooms it powers from 17 in 2007 to 120 today reflecting a growing demand for in-bar entertainment
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Metcalfe’s Food Company announces demerger
Metcalfe’s Food Company, the snack brand launched by Pret A Manger founder Julian Metcalfe, has announced plans to de-merge and restructure the business.
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‘Sharp’s integration can be model for SABMiller/Meantime deal’
Molson Coors handling of Sharp’s Brewery can be a model for SABMiller’s integration of Meantime, the Greenwich brewer’s chief executive Nick Miller had told M&C Report.
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Miller Brands: Kozel growth set to outstrip Pilsner Urquell
Gary Haigh, managing director Miller Brands UK, has told M&C Report that Czech lager Kozel could eventually challenge sales of Pilsner Urquell, as it continues to exceed growth expectations.
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NewsSABMiller announces acquisition of Meantime
SABMiller has announced its acquisition of London-based brewer Meantime for an undisclosed sum.
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Keltek completes merger and focusses on exports
Cornish brewer and pub operator Keltek has completed a restructure, bringing together its production and sales division to form Keltek Cornish Brewery. The business, which was originally split into the brewery and its Wine in Cornwall division, is now focussing on its export market – seeking to push into Canada, ...
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C&C Group reports ‘modest growth’ in core markets
Magners producer C&C Group has reported a drop of 9.2% in FY operating profit globally but with respective growth of 1.5% and 1.8% in core markets of Ireland and Scoltand.
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NewsMiller Brands UK grows FY NPR 4%
Miller Brands, the UK arm of SABMiller, has reported net producer revenue up 4% for the 12 months to 31 March, driven by double digit volume growth in its premium brands but offset by decline in the Polish portfolio.
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Magic Rock mulls pub estate
Magic Rock Brewing managing director Richard Burhouse has told M&C Report the company would look at building a pub estate if its initial tap room is a success.
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Fuller's commits to seafood sustainability codes
Fuller’s pub company is joining sourcing and labelling initiative Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC) and committing to its voluntary codes to work towards healthy and resilient oceans
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Vini Italiani exceeds crowdfunding target
Vini Italiani, the South Kensington based wine merchant and bar operator, has exceeded its crowdfunding target of raising £250,000.
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NewsCraft Brewers unite to form new association
Leading craft brewers, including BrewDog, Camden Town, Magic Rock and Beavertown have formed an association to promote their sector.
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Portman Group rejects complaints about Diageo and Beavertown
The Portman Group has investigated and not upheld complaints against Diageo Christmas Bauble Cocktails and Beavertown Gamma Ray for appealing to under-18s.
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NewsJoule’s reports ‘best ever year’
Shropshire brewer and pub operator Joule’s has recorded its best ever sales year, managing director Steve Nuttall has told M&C Report.
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NewsRevolution Bars signs £100m contract with Matthew Clark
Newly-listed Revolution Bars Group has agreed a new supply deal with Matthew Clark worth over £100m.
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MillerCoors appoints interim CEO
Gavin Hattersley, the chief financial officer of Molson Coors, is to take over as interim chief executive of MillerCoors, when current CEO Tom Long retires on 30th June.
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Trend for “super premiumisation” growing
Luxury spirit sales are up 37% according to research from CGA’s Peach Report