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Sunny weather boosts on-trade beer and cider sales
On-trade suppliers and operators have enjoyed double-digit drinks sales growth as consumers flock to beer and cider in the warm weather. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks...
Business briefing: Marston’s finance; hospitality and immigration
Like-for-likes sales at Marston’s grew by 1.3% in the 26 weeks to 29th March, reflecting the fact that Easter and Mother’s Day fell in the second half of their year in 2025....
Record revenues for brewer and pub owner Butcombe
Butcombe Group, the pub operator and brewing group, with sites stretching from London to Jersey, has reported results for the year ended 25th January 2025. The company saw...
Business briefing: Wetherspoon, Heineken, Punch updates
Like-for-like sales at JD Wetherspoon increased by 5.6% in the 13 weeks to 27th April, compared to the same period last year, the company has announced. Year-to-date (YTD)...
Survey shows popularity of cans as drink packaging
More than 65% of consumers believe cans are the most circular beverage packaging format, according to new research commissioned by Can Makers UK, the trade body representing...
Brew York to open second Brew+ site
Brew York has announced it will be opening a second Brew+ venue — its beer and food concept. Brew+Bao: Knaresborough, will launch on 21st May at noon. Located at the base of...
Holden’s Bottling expands operations with acquisition
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...
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...