As time is called on the first PUB15, the only dedicated trade show for the UK pub industry, publicans and suppliers have expressed delight at this new event, with its approach to bringing together the industry, focusing on sharing ideas, experiences and knowledge. Exhibitors and visitors have been quick to praise the show for its ‘premium atmosphere’, thought provoking and … [Read more...]
2015 Casual Dining Report for latest trends in the eating out market
At the Casual Dining Show, buying specialist Lynx Purchasing is launching the 2015 edition of its Casual Dining Report, spotlighting the latest trends in the eating out market. The Casual Dining Report will be available free from the Lynx Purchasing stand to all visitors to the show, which is taking place at the on 25 and 26February. Bringing together data from a wide … [Read more...]
Doors open at Bradford Brewery and Brewfactory
The new Bradford Brewery and Brewfactory pub has opened, unveiling the first beer brewed in the city centre for more than 50 years. Civic leaders, members of the Bradford business community, beer aficionados, press and investors packed out the bar for a preview night, and the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Mike Gibbons, and the Lady Mayoress Mrs Elizabeth Sharp … [Read more...]
CAMRA calls for tax cut hat-trick
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on the Chancellor to cut beer duty for a historic third time in next month’s Budget, as a report published 23 February estimates 1,047 additional pubs would have closed if the Government had not scrapped the beer duty escalator and cut beer duty in 2013 and 2014. CAMRA says a third cut in beer duty would allow the industry to … [Read more...]
Craft beer revolution gathers pace: 30 new London breweries in 2014
Another 30 breweries launched in London during 2014, nearly double the number set up two years before, as the craft beer revolution gathers pace and attracts more investment into the sector, according to research by UHY Hacker Young. There were 30 applications to HMRC to launch breweries in London during 2014, compared to 29 applications in 2013 and just 16 in 2012. The … [Read more...]