Ale and Beer

Only 12% of UK men opt for a pint in a pub

A poll has found that only 12% of British men over 30 name beer or lager as their drink of choice in a pub, with one in five citing calories as the reason for their choice.

Source:Only 12% of UK men opt for a pint in a pub

Could training prison inmates help solve the chef shortage?

Training convicts in chef skills could help solve combat the critical shortage of skilled chefs affecting the hospitality industry.

Source:Could training prison inmates help solve the chef shortage?

Pubs employing illegal immigrants face instant closure

Pubs who employ illegal immigrants could be stripped of their licences and face immediate closure for 48 hours under new powers outlined in the Immigration Bill.

Source:Pubs employing illegal immigrants face instant closure

Poor weather to blame for decline in drinking out

Poor weather in July has been blamed for a sharp decline in drinking out spend and a rise in eating out.

Source:Poor weather to blame for decline in drinking out

Prosecco growing but Champagne is still king on the bar

Data from CGA Strategy suggests that sparkling wine drinking trends in the on-trade differ significantly from those in the off-trade.

Source:Prosecco growing but Champagne is still king on the bar

London diners want more healthy options when eating out, claims new survey

Customers in London are twice as likely to be motivated to eat out by the desire for a light or healthy meal than those in the rest of the UK.

Source:London diners want more healthy options when eating out, claims new survey

The impact of public health in the licensing process

The Government is anxious for public health authorities in England and Wales to be more involved in the licensing process following their establishment as a responsible authority in 2012.

Source:The impact of public health in the licensing process