Ale and Beer

Craft soda maker lands big Greene King deal

Fledgling independent craft soda maker Dalston’s has landed a contract to supply 150 Greene King pubs in London, a sign the segment is primed to “blow up”.

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Newly leased pubs' turnover forecast up 14%

Turnover forecasts for newly leased pubs have risen by 14% for the next two years due to “improved business confidence”, according to the latest data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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AHDB launches revamped quality scheme

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHBD) has launched a revamped quality standard mark (QSM) scheme alongside a new team of ambassadors.

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Bar staff insider: this is a pub

“Have you got a phone charger?” No, we serve drinks not mobile batteries. “Have you got a pen and paper?” No, we are not a stationery store. “Can you Google this for me?” No, the library is left at the roundabout. What is wrong with these ludicrous people?

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Cask ale: the right attitude

Evolution is key to keeping cask ale – and the pub trade – alive. What can the collective industry do to help?

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Spring Budget: duty rises for beer, cider, wine and spirits

Alcohol duty will rise for beer, cider, wine and spirits, the chancellor has announced in the budget.

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Shift in drinking habits presents ‘significant’ opportunity for manufacturers

Brits are “actively moderating” their drinking habits, with more than half of the nation’s beer, wine and cider drinkers claiming they drink less than a few years ago, according to research from Mintel.

Source:Shift in drinking habits presents ‘significant’ opportunity for manufacturers