On the eve of its 21st birthday, Eurostar has unveiled its very own gin designed by Business Premier Culinary Director, Raymond Blanc OBE, in partnership with artisan producers, Silent Pool Distillers. Named Toujours 21, the bespoke gin encapsulates Eurostar’s heritage, reminiscent of both British and French cultures. Composed of a mélange of French botanicals and classic … [Read more...]
Young’s strong results and momentum
Young & Co’s Brewery has announced interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 September 2015, in which it reports a very strong performance for the half year driven by organic growth from the well-invested estate and good contributions from recent acquisitions. Revenue is up 8.3%, despite tough comparatives and PBT is up 10.3% at £20.3m, with the Managed House division … [Read more...]
Coaching Inn Group invests £100K in coffee offer
The Coaching Inn Group is investing £100,000 in developing a top quality coffee offer across its estate as early results show a 50% increase in sales. Working with specialist fresh coffee company Bewley’s, whose award-winning Baristas are providing extensive training for The Coaching Inn Group staff, the new-look coffeehouse and eatery concept has been launched at six of its … [Read more...]
Big bounce for beer sales in Q3
UK beer sales rebounded strongly in quarter three, with a 3.9 per cent improvement on the same quarter in 2014, according to the latest figures from the British Beer & Pub Association’s quarterly Beer Barometer. Boosted by retailers stocking up in readiness for the Rugby World Cup, off-trade sales were buoyant, rising by nine per cent from July to September, and recording … [Read more...]
Big Buzz for Beehive Brae Honey Beer
Will the UK’s bars be buzzing with news of the latest British beer and its refreshing environmental credentials? Beehive Brae Honey Beer incorporates one of the hot trends in the alcohol industry with a sustainability pedigree that makes it one of the most environmentally aware products in the market. Warren Bader, CEO and Founder of Beehive Brae’s parent company Plan Bee Ltd … [Read more...]