by Darren | Thursday, 2 September, 2021 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
While pubs have suffered during the pandemic, it has also shown the strengths of the leased and tenanted model, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). In particular it highlights the partnership between the pub-owning company and tenant or lessee,...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 September, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Manchester-based ShinDigger Brewery has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK to expand premises and diversify sales channels. Some of the ShinDigger team outside their central Manchester premises. Photographs: HSBC UK The brewery has expanded its cold...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 September, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Supplies of Carling and Coors lagers are running short at many Wetherspoon pubs as some deliveries are missed. The shortage has come about because of industrial action by drivers working on behalf of Heineken, the pub chain’s biggest supplier. “Heineken...
by Darren | Friday, 27 August, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The overwhelming majority of small independent brewers in Scotland are unprepared for the deposit return scheme due to be introduced next year, according to a new survey by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). The new government recycling scheme, due to be...
by Darren | Friday, 27 August, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) estimates that 60 million pints will be served this weekend — that’s six million fewer than the same period in 2019. The forecast is based on a survey of BBPA members, who own 20,000 of the UK’s pubs and brew 90% of...
by Darren | Wednesday, 25 August, 2021 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
National Pubwatch is working in partnership with Best Bar None, the Home Office backed accreditation scheme for licensed premises, to support licensees and independent operators in reducing alcohol-related crime and meet their obligations under the Licensing Act. The...
by Darren | Tuesday, 24 August, 2021 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Pubs overpay their fair share of business rates by £570 million a year, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). According to the trade association, the pub sector in the UK pays 2.5% of all business rates, despite accounting for just 0.5% of rateable...
by Darren | Tuesday, 24 August, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Grower-owned hop merchant Charles Faram has announced a partnership with new UK hop grower group, Charles Faram Farms Ltd. James Hawkins (left) and Paul Corbett will be directors of the group, alongside Richard Phillips and Simon Parker. Photographs: Charles Faram “We...
by Darren | Monday, 23 August, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
A strike involving beer delivery drivers has been called off, but pubs and bars could still face shortages over the bank holiday weekend. Industrial action was called off on Friday after the Unite union, representing drivers, struck a deal with GXO logistics, which...
by Darren | Saturday, 21 August, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Salcombe Brewery Co has announced the appointment of Jordan Mace to the newly created role of commercial director, as the company continues to expand. Salcombe Brewery Co commercial director, Jordan Mace. Photograph: Salcombe Brewery Co Jordan, whose background...
by Darren | Friday, 20 August, 2021 | Business News
As hospitality operators gear up to welcome new and returning student employees, Bizimply is launching new features designed to help businesses make the most of these valuable team members. Most operators recruit students for their flexibility, enabling them to fill...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 August, 2021 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Britain’s managed pub, restaurant, and bar groups lifted sales back close to pre-covid levels in July to continue recovery from the pandemic. The figures come in the latest edition of The Tracker, produced by CGA in partnership with The Coffer Group and RSM. It shows...
