by Darren | Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Rockpool Investments, the private equity investment firm, has appointed a new chairman and managing director for its Epic Pubs, Heroic Pubs and Aspley Pubs businesses. Rufus Hall, who is also chairman of Rockpool backed Urban Village Pub Company and Metropolitan...
by Darren | Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Stannary Brewing Company owners Garry White and Chris John Devon’s Stannary Brewing Company has completed a £100,000 expansion project, as it seeks to expand the reach of its beers to the national marketplace. The brewery has recently completed the installation...
by Darren | Monday, February 25, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Entries have opened for the fourth annual Scottish Beer Awards, with breweries having until May 2 to decide which categories to complete in. There are seven business categories and 12 product classes. To qualify for the taste competition, each brewer must enter at...
by Darren | Sunday, February 24, 2019 | BUSINESS NEWS
The Can Makers has announced a merger with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA). The UK industry trade body for beverage cans will continue to represent metal beverage packaging manufacturers within the association. The merger sees beverage cans join...
by Darren | Friday, February 22, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
The Little Giant Brewery has developed a franchise model allowing individuals to start their own microbrewery. The company has designed and patented a system with a tiny footprint, making it truly micro. At just 1.85m x 2.2m, this opens up a whole new audience of...
by Darren | Monday, February 18, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Chancellor Philip Hammond has visited Love Lane Brewery, in Liverpool, which is run by former Caldonian Brewery boss, Stephen Crawley. The brewery aims to put itself firmly on the map following a significant investment, with the capacity to supply across the North...
by Darren | Monday, February 18, 2019 | BUSINESS NEWS
By Andrew James, marketing director, Ellutia The craft brewing industry is steadily maintaining its upward curve, and in Europe alone the market will register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 13% by 2022. Therefore, it is essential that with the rising...
by Darren | Thursday, February 7, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Norwich’s Redwell Brewing is crowdfunding to raise £250,000, equating to 7.5% equity, as it looks to boost its vegan beer production. With the UK plant-based market valued at £443m in 2018 and GlobalData reporting that vegan beer popularity is growing, thanks to...
by Darren | Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
BrewDog has appointed Andy Shaw (pictured) to the newly created role of CEO Beer. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having served 14 years in various senior roles at Red Bull, most recently as managing director of Red Bull UK. Previous roles include MD of...
by Darren | Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Toast Ale’s Purebread Pale Ale (5% ABV) has launched in Co-Op stores across London, marking another huge step in growth for the ethical beer brand. It will be available in all 57 Co-Op food stores, making it easier for Londoners to drink sustainably. Toast Ale...
by Darren | Monday, February 4, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, CORNWALL NEWS
St Austell Brewery has hired TMW Unlimited to handle the advertising and communications for its Cornish lager brand, Korev, and Bath Ales brands, Gem and Sulis. TMW won the business — which spans consumer and trade communications — without a pitch. It already works on...
by Darren | Sunday, February 3, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Shagun Sachdeva, Consumer Insights Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view on Asahi’s Fuller’s deal At a time when most companies are grappling with growing uncertainty over Brexit and economic uncertainty, Asahi seized the opportunity to further expand its...
