The future of cask beer quality and dispense has received a major boost today with the launch of Cask Beer Uncovered, a new e-learning programme targeted at staff in the hospitality industry. Cask Beer Uncovered has been developed by Cask Matters, a partnership of industry and consumer organisations, brewers and retailers who care about the future of the national drink. The … [Read more...]
A.G. Barr profits up 10% in difficult market
A.G. Barr p.l.c., which produces and markets leading brands, including IRN-BRU, Rubicon and Strathmore water, has announced its final results for the 12 months to 25 January 2015. Key Points Profit on ordinary activities, before tax and exceptional items, increased by 10.0% to £41.9m(2014: £38.1m) Total turnover increased by 2.7% to £260.9m (2014: £254.1m); stripping … [Read more...]
Fevertree results lead to confidence
Fever-Tree, the world’s leading supplier of premium carbonated mixers for alcoholic spirits by retail sales value, has announced its Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 December 2014 showing a 49% increase in revenues and 48% increase in EBITDA. Financial highlights Revenue up 49% to £34.7m (2013: £23.3m) Adjusted EBITDA up 48% to £10.0m (2013: £6.7m) Gross … [Read more...]
Innocent Drinks drive 35% engagement on their Twitter ads, but how?
H&C News are constantly in search for social media content that really can help marketers by citing strategies and tactics that have worked for brands rather than the all too common generic guff full of esoteric acronyms. So we were delighted when we found an article by SocialBro that sets out how Innocent Drinks use twitter to really engage with people, a commonly … [Read more...]
Perfect pud for Chef & Brewer
Chef & Brewer, the 130 strong country pub brand, has launched its Spring menu featuring a new pudding suggested by the winner of its Proof is in the Pudding competition. Stephanie Silk, from Glasgow, entered the competition – which was supported by Great British Bake-Off contestant, Richard Burr – with her Salted Caramel Banoffee Cheesecake suggestion. After making it … [Read more...]