Ale and Beer

Mitchells & Butlers Q4 like-for-likes down 1%

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has this morning announced a 1% decline in like-for-like sales for the nine weeks to 21 September, but said that it expected to deliver a full-year result in line with expectations.

Source:Mitchells & Butlers Q4 like-for-likes down 1%

Shepherd Neame reports managed like-for-like sales growth

Shepherd Neame, the Kent brewer and pub operator, has reported a 3.3% rise in like-for-like sales at its managed sites in the 52 weeks to 29 June and a “robust” performance of its tenanted estate, where like-for-like EBITDA fell 1%.

Source:Shepherd Neame reports managed like-for-like sales growth

Allergen information in pubs is necessary

Pub operators need to respond to the rise of food allergies and intolerances, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.

Source:Allergen information in pubs is necessary

Two more US craft brewers hit UK for Wetherspoons International Beer Festival

The latest two US craft brewers invited to the UK to brew a beer for JD Wetherspoon arrived at Leicestershire’s Everards brewery this week.

Source:Two more US craft brewers hit UK for Wetherspoons International Beer Festival

Fair Deal for Your Local: Enterprise and Punch disposed of a third of pubs

Enterprise Inns and Punch Taverns collectively disposed of more than 5,000 (33.24%) pubs between 2008 and 2012 – that’s the figures from the Fair Deal for Your Local (FDFYL) campaign.

Source:Fair Deal for Your Local: Enterprise and Punch disposed of a third of pubs

ACPO calls on Proof of Age Standards Scheme card to be simplified

The Association of Police Officers’ (ACPO’s) lead on alcohol licensing and harm reduction has called for the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) card to be simplified.

Source:ACPO calls on Proof of Age Standards Scheme card to be simplified

Elevedon Inn is AA Pub of the Year 2013

The Elveden Inn in Suffolk has been crowned Pub of the Year in England in the AA Hospitality Awards.

Source:Elevedon Inn is AA Pub of the Year 2013

Joseph Holt opens new cask-ale-house concept

Joseph Holt, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, has opened a new cask-ale-house concept that could be rolled out further across the estate.

Source:Joseph Holt opens new cask-ale-house concept