T&R Theakston is marking the retirements of two long-serving team members with a combined service totalling more than half a century. Theakston chairman Simon Theakston...
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Powder Monkey Group acquires Maxim Brewery
Following its purchase of Castle Eden Brewery earlier this year, Powder Monkey Group has reinforced its capacity in the North East by acquiring Maxim Brewery, in Sunderland....
Business Briefing: Diageo sells Kenyan shareholding, and more…
Diageo is to sell its 100% shareholding in Diageo Kenya Ltd, which holds 65% of the shares in East African Breweries Ltd (EABL), to Asahi, including its shareholding in the...
Vocation celebrates an award-winning year
Yorkshire’s Vocation Brewery is raising a glass to an exceptional year of recognition after securing a string of awards from various respected competitions. The...
Travels inspire apprentice’s New Zealand Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame is hoping drinkers will say ‘Kia Ora’ to its latest limited edition beer — a New Zealand-inspired pale ale. Apprentice brewer Tom Smith (left) with Shepherd...
Butcombe boosts funds for charities and community groups
Butcombe Group has announced its most successful Community Week to date, raising a total of £40,540 — a £20,000 increase on the previous year. For a week in...
BBPA launches academy graduate scheme
A unique sector-wide graduate scheme, created in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading pub companies and breweries, has been launched by the British Beer and Pub...
The Indian Brewery prepares for take-off
The Indian Brewery Co is partnering with travel hub hospitality operator TRGC to expand into Birmingham Airport. The venue will have Indian Brewery fan favourites, such as...
The Star opened its doors again, and a village celebrated
As it turned out, there was only a small queue, but as the re-opening day drew on, The Star regained the buzz for which it is known up and down the country. The Star in...








