Ale and Beer

George Orwell 'prole's pub' to reopen…with Cornish touch

The Cornwall Project has re-opened Fitzrovia pub the Newman Arms, with the aim of turning it into a “classic West End boozer” with a menu showcasing high quality Cornish produce.

Source:George Orwell 'prole's pub' to reopen…with Cornish touch

New products – ice creams and sorbets

A round-up of new products in the pub food market.

Source:New products – ice creams and sorbets

Zeo re-launches low calorie soft drinks

Soft drinks brand Zeo is being re-launched with a new look and six new flavours.

Source:Zeo re-launches low calorie soft drinks

The Big Interview: Molson Coors' Martyn Cozens

Following the rebranding of Molson Coors Wholesale last month, Robyn Black talks to its director of independent on-premise, Martyn Cozens, about his plans to make the business the ‘John Lewis’ for pubs

Source:The Big Interview: Molson Coors' Martyn Cozens

Strong Easter rescues disappointing March for eating out sector

Easter weekend like-for-like sales across the eating and drinking out sector were up 5.1% year-on-year, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker, but followed the first monthly drop in like-for-like sales for two year.

Source:Strong Easter rescues disappointing March for eating out sector

City Pub Company to spend £15m on estate

The City Pub Company will spend its Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fund of £15m in the next six months on building a pub estate, co-founder David Bruce has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser‘s sister title M&C Report.

Source:City Pub Company to spend £15m on estate

Belvoir expands summer soft drinks range

Belvoir has launched a raft of new cordials and pressé drinks to broaden its soft drinks offering in time for the summer.

Source:Belvoir expands summer soft drinks range

Ontario Will Loosen Rules to Allow Beer Sales in Largest Supermarkets

The province will allow about a third of its 1,500 largest supermarkets to sell beer, but they will not be permitted to sell anything larger than a six-pack.

Source:Ontario Will Loosen Rules to Allow Beer Sales in Largest Supermarkets

Editorial: ACV delays clouds issue

The claim that Westminster City Council is sitting on assets of community value (ACV) applications adds yet further fuel to the fire when it comes to the ACV debate.

Source:Editorial: ACV delays clouds issue

Norfolk's first community-owned pub to open a shop

Norfolk’s first community-owned pub has opened a shop thanks to support from rural pub champions Pub is the Hub and Norfolk County Council. The White Horse at Upton will sell newspapers, local produce and other everyday essentials.

Source:Norfolk's first community-owned pub to open a shop