Ale and Beer

Beer Merger of Heineken and SABMiller Could Clear Antitrust Hurdles

A combined Heineken-SAB Miller would have a strong global profile, and the two companies could group or sell off assets to meet any antitrust concerns, writes Robert Cole of Reuters Breakingviews.

Source:Beer Merger of Heineken and SABMiller Could Clear Antitrust Hurdles

Heineken Rejects Takeover Proposal by SABMiller

The takeover of the independent Dutch brewer would have nearly doubled the market value of the London-based SABMiller, helping to insulate the larger company against potential acquisition efforts by ABInBev.

Source:Heineken Rejects Takeover Proposal by SABMiller

PHOTOS: Great British Pub Awards 2014 – party pics

The Great British Pub Awards took place at London’s Park Lane Hilton on Thursday, 11 September. After a Champagne reception, fantastic three-course meal, entertainment and the 17 awards were handed out, it was time for the 700 guests to party until the small hours at the sports-themed after party.

Source:PHOTOS: Great British Pub Awards 2014 – party pics

Premier League announces crackdown on illegal supply of set top boxes

The Premier League has announced a partnership with media protection firm Idreto to investigate the supply of set-top boxes allowing pubs to illegally screen matches.

Source:Premier League announces crackdown on illegal supply of set top boxes

Global cold water prawn supply at all-time low, leading supplier warns

A leading cooked and peeled cold water prawn supplier has warned pub chefs and caterers of an imminent global shortage.

Source:Global cold water prawn supply at all-time low, leading supplier warns

Customer service in hospitality not up to scratch

Customer service skills are not up to the standard desired by employers in the hospitality industry, according to new research.

Source:Customer service in hospitality not up to scratch

Great British Pub Award winners says tenants should not be afraid of working with pubcos

The overall winners of the Great British Pub of the Year have insisted you get out what you put in when it comes to working with pubcos.

Source:Great British Pub Award winners says tenants should not be afraid of working with pubcos

Southampton licensing committee recommends late-night levy

Southampton is one step closer to implementing a late-night levy, after the council’s licensing committee today voted in favour of adopting the fee.

Source:Southampton licensing committee recommends late-night levy

Pieminister signs deal to install pie concept in 30 Enterprise pubs

Pieminister has agreed to install its ‘open kitchen’ franchise into 30 wet-led Enterprise Inns sites.

Source:Pieminister signs deal to install pie concept in 30 Enterprise pubs

Poutine: No dog’s dinner

On first glance, poutine resembles little more than a pile of food leftovers ready for the bin. But for many Canadians at least, the chips, gravy and cheese curd combination is, in fact, a culinary treat.

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