Ale and Beer

Anheuser-Busch and U.S. in Talks to Resolve Antitrust Concerns

The parties said they were discussing the beer maker’s planned deal with Grupo Modelo, the maker of Corona beer and other brands.

Source:Anheuser-Busch and U.S. in Talks to Resolve Antitrust Concerns

Graham Mackay, Who Built Beer Empire, Dies at 64

Mr. Mackay helped transform South Africa’s biggest brewer into SABMiller, one of the world’s biggest beer conglomerates.

Source:Graham Mackay, Who Built Beer Empire, Dies at 64

Statutory code: Campaigners hit back at London Economics report

Pubco campaigners have hit back at a Government report which suggested that the introduction of a statutory code
could close 1,600 pubs.

Source:Statutory code: Campaigners hit back at London Economics report

BBPA returns to pre-tax profit after 'very successful' year

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) returned to pre-tax profit in the year to 30 September, a period described by chief executive Brigid Simmonds as “very successful” for the trade body.

Source:BBPA returns to pre-tax profit after 'very successful' year

Lucky Onion Group opens 113 bar and restaurant

Lucky Onion Group has opened a restaurant and bar with rooms in the Cotswolds.

Source:Lucky Onion Group opens 113 bar and restaurant

Coldplay and other music stars perform at Bristol pub

It’s not everyday you get superstar acts like Coldplay, Lewis Watson and Conor Maynard show up at your local pub.

Source:Coldplay and other music stars perform at Bristol pub

Statutory code: Marston's believes its franchise agreement should be exempt

Marston’s has told the Government that its Franchise Agreement should be exempt from the proposed statutory pubco code.

Source:Statutory code: Marston's believes its franchise agreement should be exempt

Bramwell collapsed owing £23.3m to creditors

Bramwell Pub Company collapsed owing £23.3m to creditors, with trade creditors owed a total of £9.1m, according to a new report from its administrator Zolfo Cooper.

Source:Bramwell collapsed owing £23.3m to creditors

Statutory code: Punch predicts 415 job losses at contractors and suppliers

Punch Taverns says 415 jobs could go among its external contractors and suppliers if the Government introduces its proposed statutory code as planned.

Source:Statutory code: Punch predicts 415 job losses at contractors and suppliers

Brewers announce wholesale beer price increases

Brewers Carlsberg and Molson Coors have become the first to announce their annual hike in wholesale price rises for next year, with an average increase of up to 6p per pint.

Source:Brewers announce wholesale beer price increases