Beer brand Carlsberg has been quick off the mark in reacting to the debate in the recent Protein World controversy by hijacking tactical outdoor advertising sites at three major commuter spots across the London Underground network, asking consumers whether they’re ‘beer body ready’. Proximity placements have been secured to target the Protein World outdoor advertising sites … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding: funding for hospitality businesses?
Both Camden Town Brewery and more recently BrewDog have announced or raised funding through crowdfunding – the latter seeking a further £25 million through its record-breaking crowdfunding scheme called Equity for Punks. A host of other hospitality and foodservice businesses have already used crowdfunding to raise the funds they need to launch or expand their businesses, to … [Read more...]
CAMRA names the UK’s best Ciders and Perries
2015 will see CAMRA celebrate 27 years of campaigning for real cider and perry, and it has now announced the winners of its National Cider and Perry Championships: The joint winners of the Cider Gold medal are White Jersey by Orgasmic and Janet’s Jungle Juice by West Croft. White Jersey was described by judges as being ‘fruity’and ‘easy drinking’, with ‘a slight sweetness … [Read more...]
London Wine Week 2015 announces event schedule
London Wine Week, 18-24 May, is almost upon us – and the full event schedule is now live complete with the highlight of the week - London’s biggest self-guided wine tasting, the Wine Tours, helping ‘tourists’ to discover new grapes, varieties and vintages. From dusty wine vaults to classic hotel bars, top-end restaurants to tiny hidden gems, London’s Sommeliers will guide you … [Read more...]
Protect hospitality client data or risk compensation claims
Moore Blatch, one of the UK’s leading commercial and technology law firms, is warning Restaurants and hospitality businesses that they could be hit with compensation claims in the event of a data protection breach even if no ‘financial loss’ occurs. This follows the ruling in last month’s Google Inc. v Vidal-Hall Court case, where the Court of Appeal clarified the rules under … [Read more...]