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Christmas trade has been devastated for one licensee after his pub’s phone line and broadband were unexpectedly cut off leaving him unable to take any bookings or card payments for more than a month. Source:The nightmare before Christmas ruins business The popularity of flexitarianism is set to reach new heights in 2016, following recent figures from consumer analyst Mintel that showed 35% of Brits now identified as ‘semi-vegetarian’. Source:Flexitarian diets set to rocket in 2016 From experience-led ‘big weekenders’ to older generations pushing premium spirits, what drinks trends should the on-trade brace for in 2016? Bibendum PLB’s Insights team have drawn their own predictions from various sources and the results are in. Source:What will be the big drinks trends for 2016? Pubs are still failing to provide a wider enough choice of dishes for customers with specialist diets since the introduction of EU legislation on allergens one year ago, new research claims. Source:Allergens law anniversary: pubs struggle with consumer demand The government has been praised for ‘listening’ on the second part of the pubs code consultation. Source:Pubs code: Government praised for 'listening' to tenant campaigners The Christmas rush is getting into full swing: kitchens are pumping out roast potatoes faster than machine gun fire and the sector’s chefs are most likely already bored to death of prepping winter veg. Source:How to match beers with your festive food offer Pubs and breweries from around the country are helping people in Cumbria and Lancaster get back on their feet following ‘crippling’ Storm Desmond. Source:Storm Desmond: Pubs rally round those devastated by flooding A Yorkshire licensee who makes a “chocolate masterpiece” every Christmas has based has based his most recent on the Lewis Carroll novel and Disney feature film, Alice in Wonderland. Source:Alice in Wonderland 'chocolate masterpiece' created by Yorkshire licensee JD Wetherspoon has pulled out of campaigner Jacques Borel’s VAT Club. Source:JD Wetherspoon pulls out of VAT Club December can give pubs a much-needed boost in trade, but one licensee has banned ‘hellish’ Christmas parties to reduce stress and focus on a relaxed atmosphere for regulars. Source:Licensee bans 'hellish' Christmas parties |
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