Ale and Beer

Booze in coffee shops? Survey shows it would appeal to drinkers

There is “huge potential” for coffee shops serving alcoholic drinks, according to new research from CGA Strategy.

Source:Booze in coffee shops? Survey shows it would appeal to drinkers

Breath tests are unwelcome

There has been coverage recently of a ‘voluntary scheme’ introduced in Newquay and Truro, where 21 licensed premises have agreed to introduce breathalyser tests on entry.

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Chef recruitment may be a thorn in the sector's side, but the industry is striving for change

The eating-out sector has fared enormously well since the end of the recession. In pubs, we’ve seen a food renaissance, with chefs across the industry pushing the boundaries of casual dining and a number of sites gaining coveted Michelin stars.

Source:Chef recruitment may be a thorn in the sector's side, but the industry is striving for change

Prince pops in for a pint at Cornish pub

A Cornish pub enjoyed a right royal visit when HRH The Prince of Wales dropped in to pull a pint and borrow a library book.

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The battle for the kitchen crew

Filling their boots? Daniel Woolfson talks to some of the top figures in the pub industry to discover the lay of the land regarding chef recruitment.

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"If you don't offer long-term leases, you won't get who you want to attract" – Interviewing Star Pubs' Chris Jowsey

Failing to become a ‘dot-com millionaire’ launched Chris Jowsey on the path to a fruitful career in the beer trade. Ed Bedington finds out more about the Star Pubs & Bars chief.

Source:"If you don't offer long-term leases, you won't get who you want to attract" – Interviewing Star Pubs' Chris Jowsey

Pago investing in UK on-trade campaign

Pago Fruit Juice has launched its ‘True Colours’ 2015 summer programme of support in the UK that includes a new flavour, a smaller 12 pack format, sponsorship of some outdoor events and customer sampling.

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Waging the war on pub staff recruitment

As many young people graduate and launch their careers this summer, the Perceptions Group asks what are we doing as an industry to wage the war on recruitment.

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Join the Pub Brigade

Many operators say they are finding it harder than ever to hire and retain chefs – but why? In our extensive digital feature covering the crisis, the PMA looks at some of the issues facing the sector and how certain individual operators are challenging perceptions and overcoming them.

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M&B share price slides following living wage announcement

Mitchells & Butlers has seen its share price slide since the announcement that a National Living Wage will be introduced.

Source:M&B share price slides following living wage announcement