Ale and Beer

Beer Venture Fails in North Korea, Despite Eager Market

The experience of a Chinese-North Korean brewing operation illustrates both the challenge and the potential of doing business in North Korea.

Source:Beer Venture Fails in North Korea, Despite Eager Market

Anheuser-Busch Merger Deal Clears an Antitrust Hurdle

Anheuser-Busch InBev said it had resolved United States antitrust concerns over its $20.1 billion acquisition of Grupo Modelo, the maker of Corona beer and other brands.

Source:Anheuser-Busch Merger Deal Clears an Antitrust Hurdle

Hospitality Guild launches new web portal

The Hospitality Guild has launched a new web portal providing information for both individuals seeking a job or already working in hospitality, as well as for employers and training providers.

Source:Hospitality Guild launches new web portal

FSA reverses statement over Whitbread burgers

The Food Standards Agency
(FSA) has reversed its statement that a burger served through Whitbread pubs contained horse DNA above the 1% threshold.

Source:FSA reverses statement over Whitbread burgers

Statutory code: Fair pint founder Steve Corbett writes to Chancellor George Osborne

Fair Pint founder Steve Corbett has written an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne claiming a statutory code for the pubco/tenant relationship is needed to “level the playing field”.

Source:Statutory code: Fair pint founder Steve Corbett writes to Chancellor George Osborne

Pub vendors could face 'major headache' as number of cash buyers set to fall

Vendors could be set for a “major headache” as an increasing number of cash buyers will start looking for bank funding.

Source:Pub vendors could face 'major headache' as number of cash buyers set to fall

British food more popular in lower quality pubs

British food dominates menu choice in lower quality pubs with international dishes on the rise elsewhere.

Source:British food more popular in lower quality pubs

Bramwell Pub Company launches spring summer menu with healthier dishes

The Bramwell Pub Company’s spring/summer menu will include a new ‘Lighter Dishes’ section with an emphasis on value for money.

Source:Bramwell Pub Company launches spring summer menu with healthier dishes

How to… Handle noise complaints

You have owned and traded your premises for a number of years. On weekend nights in particular you rely on promoted DJ events to entice people into your premises. During the years when this has been going on you have never had a single complaint from neighbouring residents about noise — until now!

Source:How to… Handle noise complaints

ALMR appoints new chief executive

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has appointed a new chief executive – David McHattie, a former operations director at Fuller’s and The Restaurant Group, and operations manager at Mitchells & Butlers.

Source:ALMR appoints new chief executive