Holden’s Bottling has announced the acquisition of South East Bottling’s (SEB) small packaging operations, expanding its small-pack capabilities. The agreement sees SEB’s...
Holden’s Bottling expands operations with acquisition
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Action on rates needed in next Scottish Budget, says SBPA
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has welcomed the Programme for Government announced by first minister John Swinney today. But it has warned that action on...
Bespoke glass bottle for new Thatchers cider
Glass packaging specialists Croxsons have collaborated with Thatchers Cider on a bespoke glass bottle for their Juicy Apple offering. As part of the launch, Croxsons is...
Festival will celebrate a year of Mason Brewing Co
A Cornwall microbrewery is celebrating a year in business, thanks to a £15,000 Start Up Loan issued via the programme’s partner, SWIG Finance. Brewer Mike Mason used the...
Business briefing: Wetherspoon costs soaring, says Martin
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin says his company’s cost are rising by £1.2m a week. “We’re coping, but not everyone will cope,” he says. In an interview with ITV’s Robert...
Pubs continue to outperform restaurants in sales
Periods of bright weather helped Britain’s leading managed pub groups achieve 3.6% growth in like-for-like sales in March, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker...
Stroud Brewery hosts better business campaigners
Stroud Brewery has hosted local MP Dr Simon Opher for a day highlighting how B Corp businesses are supporting better business practices. Greg Pilley hosts Dr Simon Opher MP...
There’s not much room for optimism in the hospitality market
Britain’s pubs, restaurants, and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, and significant new costs may now jeopardise...
Survival is priority for many independent brewers
While average production climbed by 10% last year, nearly half of independent brewers say their main priority is survival, according to a new report. Almost a third of...