Ale and Beer

Chef focus: Wadworth's king of the kitchen

Scott Ferguson, head development chef at Wadworth, tells the PMA about what makes his kitchens tick

Source:Chef focus: Wadworth's king of the kitchen

Westons launches "Crafted to Perfection" campaign

H.Weston & Sons Ltd is launching a new “Crafted to Perfection” campaign for its range of cider brands to encourage engagement from mainstream cider drinkers.

Source:Westons launches "Crafted to Perfection" campaign

Flaming Grill challenges diners to create “ultimate” eating challenge

Spirit Pub Company brand Flaming Grill has asked members of the public to create their own “ultimate” eating challenges, one of which chain will pick to feature on menus across its 145-site portfolio in 2016.

Source:Flaming Grill challenges diners to create “ultimate” eating challenge

Drinking out spend declines but beer bounces back

Beer, cider and Prosecco were the star alcoholic drinks performers last year, according to Mintel’s British Lifestyles report.

Source:Drinking out spend declines but beer bounces back

Menu ideas: seafood platters and sustainable menus

Licensees share two ideas which helped drive trade at their pubs

Source:Menu ideas: seafood platters and sustainable menus

Molson Coors invests a cool £6.5m into Coors Light

Molson Coors has invested £6.2m in a ‘Frozen Pint’ campaign for its Coors Light beer brand.

Source:Molson Coors invests a cool £6.5m into Coors Light

Stonegate acquires Maclay Inns portfolio

Stonegate Pub Company has announced a re-strengthening of its estate with the acquisition of 15 sites formerly operated by the Maclay Group, the Scotland-based pub, bar and hotel operator, which was placed into administration earlier this year.

Source:Stonegate acquires Maclay Inns portfolio

Fuller's sales up 6.3% in managed and 5% in tenanted

Fuller’s recorded like-for-like sales growth of 6.3% in its managed arm for the year to 28 March with like-for-like profits up 5% in its Tenanted Inns division.

Source:Fuller's sales up 6.3% in managed and 5% in tenanted

Brewdog cave in to pressure from Hull residents

Brewdog are on the hunt for a site in Hull after an overwhelming response from fans in the city.

Source:Brewdog cave in to pressure from Hull residents

Pubs Advisory Service & FLVA kick off MRO events

Events run by the Pubs Advisory Service and the FLVA are preparing licensees for the market-rent only option, which is set to take effect in a year’s time.

Source:Pubs Advisory Service & FLVA kick off MRO events