Ale and Beer

Shortage of bacon and sausages looms for pub chefs

Britain could face a sausage and bacon shortage and “spiralling prices” as pig farmers cull their herds.

Source:Shortage of bacon and sausages looms for pub chefs

Alcohol Strategy is "aggressive" tactic, claims WSTA chief

The Government has taken an “aggressive change of tactics” towards the drinks industry with its plans for Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP), the new chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has claimed.

Source:Alcohol Strategy is "aggressive" tactic, claims WSTA chief

Booker teams up with British Roast Dinner Week to help pubs profit

British Roast Dinner Week (1 to 7 October) has teamed up with wholesaler Booker to celebrate the favourite dish.

Source:Booker teams up with British Roast Dinner Week to help pubs profit

Third of UK pubs and bars ‘at risk of failure’ in next 12 months

More than one third (34%) of pubs and bars in the UK are defined as ‘at risk of failure’ in the next 12 months, according to research by R3, the insolvency trade body.

Source:Third of UK pubs and bars ‘at risk of failure’ in next 12 months

Innsatiable: Pressure increases on "unlicensed bar" in Farnham, Surrey

Pressure is rising on the Home Office to take action over the unlicensed bar in Farnham, Surrey, called Innsatiable.

Source:Innsatiable: Pressure increases on "unlicensed bar" in Farnham, Surrey

RMT leader Bob Crow throws support behind under-threat London pub the Cock Tavern, Somers Town

Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) leader Bob Crow has thrown his support behind an award-winning London licensee whose pub is threatened with closure.

Source:RMT leader Bob Crow throws support behind under-threat London pub the Cock Tavern, Somers Town

Pub Aid research shows pubs raised more than £106m for charity last year

The latest study of charity contributions made by pubs and their customers shows that pubs raised more than £106m in the past year, up from about £101m in 2010, representing an uplift of nearly 5%.

Source:Pub Aid research shows pubs raised more than £106m for charity last year

National Pubwatch urges licensees to sign up to newsletters and Facebook group

National Pubwatch (NPW) is urging licensees to sign up to its new Facebook group and email newsletters, so that they can keep informed on the latest news from the organisation

Source:National Pubwatch urges licensees to sign up to newsletters and Facebook group

The Big Interview: Karen Salters, SHS Drinks

In the heart of the headquarters of SHS Drinks Division, the outfit formerly known as Beverage Brands, there’s a library. Not your usual library with dusty old books but a library of drinks past, a cornucopia of NPD — new product development — that hit the rocks.

Source:The Big Interview: Karen Salters, SHS Drinks

British Gas research claims smart meters could save pubs £230 per year on energy bills

Pubs could save at least £230 per year on energy bills by installing a smart meter, according to a new report published by British Gas and Oxford Economics.

Source:British Gas research claims smart meters could save pubs £230 per year on energy bills