When it comes to male and female choices in the British pub, it seems that stereotypes really do still exist with almost one in two women perceiving beer to be more of a man’s drink (49%), according to a new survey released. Glassware in pubs can be off putting The findings come from a new survey released by Friends of Glass, and ahead of Beer Day Britain (15 June), which … [Read more...]
Greene King and River Cottage successes in VQ Awards
Vocational qualifications deserve the same accolades and level of recognition that academic qualifications receive. There are GCSE and A-Level results days and now a day to celebrate VQs: VQ Day! Vocational qualifications have never been more important to the economy and the individual; they deliver the trained, talented employees businesses are crying out for and ensure … [Read more...]
Foodservice to sign up for Seafood Week in October
The foodservice industry is being encouraged to sign up for Seafood Week, which makes a return this year from 9th – 16th October. Organised by Seafish, the industry authority on seafood, Seafood Week will focus on the celebration of seafood and provide businesses with a platform for promotional activity during the week. A key component of the new Seafood Week will be a … [Read more...]
English pubs paying £ millions over the odds in Business Rates
England’s pubs are paying almost six times more in Business Rates than can be justified by their turnover, leaving hard-pressed pubs with an annual tax bill that is a staggering £500 million bigger than their fair share. These new findings have been revealed today by the British Beer & Pub Association, in a submission to the Government on Business Rates. The BBPA, which … [Read more...]
Tanguy Martin wins Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2015
Tanguy Martin of Hotel TerraVina in Hampshire has been named the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2015, after a tough final at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he competed against Romain Bourger of the Vineyard at Stockcross, and Arnaud Bardary from Maze in London. Bardary was placed second, while Bourger was third in the competition, organised by the Academy of Food and Wine … [Read more...]