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Crisp Malt proud of Field Forward initiative
Crisp Malt has heralded the arrival of its Field Forward scheme as the largest sustainable agriculture initiative in the UK malting industry. “We’re incredibly proud to...
Increased capacity for Innovus canning units
Innovus Engineering have added two high-speed models to the top end of their automatic canning machine range. The CF35 and CF70 units offer capacities of...
The most common — and costly — licensing mistakes
Business licence Google searches in the UK have skyrocketed, with searches for "how to obtain a business licence" surging by 250% over the past year. The rise reflects a...
Packaging EPR: what you need to know
Sustainability isn’t just about consumer appeal, it’s now a legal requirement. Smurfit Westrock talk us through packaging EPR. With 78% of consumers considering...
A guide to the world of gluten-free beer
It's Coeliac Awareness Month, marking five years since Finchampstead's Siren Craft Brew started brewing gluten-free beer as part of its core range. Getting together for a...
The opportunities for growth in pub accommodation
Consumers love the special atmosphere, food, and welcome they get when they stay at pubs — but there’s potential to attract many more guests. Those are among the key...
Brewers’ sales and margins are squeezed
UK brewers have seen a dramatic decline in both their sales and margins, reflecting the challenges facing independents in the industry. New figures show that average sales...
‘Sustainability can be good for the planet and for business’
In light of the new Budget and carbon commitments from the government, Zero Carbon Services are urging hospitality businesses to leverage climate action to reduce rising...