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The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has urged the Government to protect the British wine and spirits industry by maintaining a “special relationship” with Europe as Theresa May kicks off Brexit negotiations this week. Source:WSTA urges close relationship with EU as Article 50 trigger looms Article 50 will be triggered today and the official countdown to Britain leaving the EU will begin in earnest, but the detail that is worrying most who work in the pub trade is the crisis in waiting around the residency and working rights of foreign employees on the front line. Source:Brexit: employers concerned as future of EU workers remains unclear Joseph Holt has agreed a £25m deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland to support further growth plans to the brewer’s pub estate, brewery and developing new products. Pubs will be a bigger focus for Bidfood (formerly Bidvest Foodservice) in the coming years, according to chief executive Andrew Selley and sales and marketing director Andy Kemp, who agree the trade is primed to grow its dry sales to new heights. The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its call for evidence over Heineken’s bid to take over 1,900 Punch pubs. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has responded to a study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that found moderate drinkers have a lower risk of heart attack, angina and heart failure when compared to teetotallers. Black Sheep Brewery has announced the launch of its first craft canned range for pubs and bars as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. New craft brewery Magic Spells has launched in East London with the release of three brews to the UK on-trade. The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned Government that if Brexit talks do not achieve frictionless borders, delays and gridlocks at ports will “encourage the resurgence of alcohol smugglers”. International football, a much-anticipated boxing rematch and Premiership rugby are all a part of the best sport to show in the pub this weekend. |
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