Ale and Beer

Robinsons to use mystery visit results to train and develop licensees

Cheshire brewers Robinsons plan to use the results of its Perfect Pubs scheme to train and develop its licensees.

Source:Robinsons to use mystery visit results to train and develop licensees

Statutory code: Government consultation could be launched next week

The Government consultation on a statutory code
and adjudicator for the pubco-tenant relationship could be launched as soon as next week.

Source:Statutory code: Government consultation could be launched next week

TCG splashes cash on 20 sites

TCG plans to invest in 20 sites during its current financial year after the company’s main backer Irish Bank Resolution Corporation extended its banking facilities for a further 18 months.

Source:TCG splashes cash on 20 sites

RTDs – The Fight for Fridge Space

You may remember them as alcopops. But, times have changed and alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages are innovating as they fight for space in your fridge.

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Cider brands are mirroring consumers’ enthusiasm for all things vintage by shouting about provenance and authenticity and creating their own unique style. Jessica Mason looks at the latest cider trends.

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Top tips on outdoor furniture and equipment

Pubs must give their outdoor areas some attention if they are to pack in the punters over the coming months. Sheila McWattie looks at which companies are offering the very latest furniture and provides equipment tips for operators.

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Save the Pub Group writes to councils urging greater protection for community pubs under planning rules

The All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group has written to the leader of councils across the country urging them to make use of powers given to them under the National Planning Policy Framework to give greater protection to community pubs.

Source:Save the Pub Group writes to councils urging greater protection for community pubs under planning rules

Blackpool Council delays EMRO decision after meeting with publicans

Blackpool Council has delayed its decision to introduce a measure that will see late-night venues face a 3am curfew on alcohol sales.

Source:Blackpool Council delays EMRO decision after meeting with publicans

Mitchells & Butlers ‘back in pack’ after improvements

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) chief executive Alistair Darby says recent improvements at the company mean it’s now “in the pack” but not “ahead of the pack”.

Source:Mitchells & Butlers ‘back in pack’ after improvements

Riding Wave of Popularity, Craft Brewers Ask Congress for a Tax Cut

Hundreds of brewers went to Washington this week to seek aid that they said would help them brew more beer and hire more workers.

Source:Riding Wave of Popularity, Craft Brewers Ask Congress for a Tax Cut