Despite its impressive rise over the last few years in the UK, craft beer still occupies a tiny share of the market: less than 1% of the UK beer market. However, BrewDog has now revealed the results of a debate at the Beavertown Brewery last week that has produced interesting, and possibly momentous results. The ‘State of Craft Beer’ panel discussion, as part of the Brooklyn … [Read more...]
Hampshire first to appoint Food Tourism Ambassador
Hampshire is highlighting its credentials as a top foodie destination by appointing a TV chef as its first food tourism ambassador. It is believed to be the first county in England to do so - part of a move to put Hampshire on the map as a place where visitors experience “England at its finest”. James Durrant, Chef Patron at The Plough Inn, Longparish, BBC 2’s Great British … [Read more...]
Chilli Wing Challenge marks Flaming Grill’s menu launch
Spirit Pub Company’s Executive Management Team took on Flaming Grill’s latest – and hottest – chilli wing challenge to celebrate the launch of the brand’s new menu. The 24 piece chicken wings, which are presented in a Fire Extinguisher container, are the brands hottest to date and feature a mixture of mouth-numbing chillies such as Birds Eye Red and Naga Bhut Jolokia to … [Read more...]
Consumers hamstrung for a healthy planet-friendly lunch
A snapshot survey of 620 sandwiches and wraps from eight supermarkets eight retailers (Asda, Boots, Co-op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose) and four high street sandwich chains (Pret a Manger, EAT, Subway, Greggs) by Eating Better has found that consumers trying to eat healthily and reduce their impact on the environment will struggle to find a … [Read more...]
New Burger Shacks and Airstream for Young’s
Young’s is set to open a new burger concept this May. The Burger Shack includes a roving Airstream and permanent outdoor Burger Shacks, each individually designed for the beer gardens of a number of its pubs. The first permanent Burger Shacks will take up residence at two Young’s pubs in south London: The Windmill in Clapham launching on 1st May followed by a second shack at … [Read more...]