Supplier News – Page 52
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On-trade recovering, says wine report
The on-trade in the UK is showing signs of finally recovering from the economic downturn, according to research from Wine Intelligence which suggested drinks sales have slowed despite an upturn in spending intentions
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Sky launches MySkySports for pubs
Sky Business has launched ‘MySkySports.com’, a new website that aims to help pubs make the most of live sport
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NewsHogs Back launches first keg ale
Hogs Back, the Surrey-based brewer, is launching its first keg ale this month - Hopping Hog IPA which will also be available in cask format at selected times and in 330ml bottles
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M&B launches breakfast across Heartlands brands
Mitchells & Butlers has introduced breakfast menus across its Heartlands brands, with O’Neill’s, Sizzling Pubs and Oak Tree pubs all now serving breakfast
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Burnham: 24-hour drinking was a mistake
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has admitted 24-hour drinking policy introduced by Labour was a mistake as it contributes to late night violence and increased the numbers of troubled neighbourhoods
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NewsMEPs call for alcohol calorie labelling
MEPs have backed calls for calorie labels to be put on all alcoholic drinks in a vote at the European Parliament
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NewsInnis & Gunn launches £3m fundraising bond
Innis & Gunn, one of Scotland’s largest independent brewers, has announced the launch of a mini-bond to raise £3m for the creation of a state-of-the-art brewery, bottling line and barrel store in Scotland
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‘Pubs must seize beer opportunity’
Brewers and pub retailers have a golden opportunity worth a huge £1.6bn to expand the beer market
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Carlsberg collaborates with Ringnes and Brooklyn Brewery
Carlsberg is collaborating with Norwegian brewer Ringnes and Brooklyn Brewery of New York to create the premier beer experience in Norway
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Bidvest acquires Channel Islands-based Cimandis business
Bidvest Foodservice International has announced the acquisition of Cimandis, which expands its operations in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney
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Beer Academy reports 20% uptick in course participation
Beer educational provider The Beer Academy has reported a 20% increase in bookings of its beer appreciation courses after a renewed interest in beers and a reworking of its programmes
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Pernod Ricard sees 2% global growth but Europe flat
Wine and spirits group Pernod Ricard has reported organic growth of 2% for the first nine months of its 2014/15 financial year with sales of €6.5bn.
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NewsBudvar CEO Jennings to leave company
Budvar UK chief executive Tony Jennings is to leave the company, M&C Report understands.
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Chapel Down FY sales rise 21%; beer up 43%
Chapel Down Group, the Kent-based wine producer, saw sales rise 21% year on year for the 12 months to 31 December, to a record £6.1m.
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Holland & Barrett launches dedicated Free From stores
Health food shop Holland & Barrett is opening its first Free From concept store in Chester as part of plans to open 50 over the next two years
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NewsHogs Back and Red Mist create hops salad
Surrey brewer Hogs Back Brewery has supplied hop shoots from its garden to pub company Red Mist Leisure to create a Real Ale Salad at the Stag on the River in Guildford
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Heineken reports weaker volumes in UK for Q1
Heineken has said the UK saw weaker volumes in the first quarter of 2015 because of “challenging market conditions”.
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Camden Town Brewery fundraising closes at £2.7m
Camden Town Brewery has closed its fundraising round on Crowdcude after raising £2.7m from 2,320 investors
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Bottled ales on track for £1bn a year value by 2020
The premium bottled ale category is on track to be worth £1bn a year by 2020 as off-trade beer sales outstrip those in pubs, new research has shown.
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SIBA grows to 800
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has grown to 800 members and targeted a further 20% growth over the next year.