The North York Moors, the Scottish Highlands and the Pembrokeshire Coast will soon be competing with the likes of the Bavarian Alps and the Grand Canyon in a new campaign from VisitBritain to grow international visits and spend to Britain’s countryside. The campaign will position Britain’s countryside as a place to enjoy modern culture, top quality food and world-class … [Read more...]
British Sausage Week sizzled in 2014
British Sausage Week certainly sizzled in 2014, as market analysis demonstrates during the campaign week (3-9 November 2014), premium sausages recorded increases in both volume (9%) and spend (6%) compared to the 2014 weekly average. Standard tier sausages also recorded growth of 3% and 4% respectively. Organisers BPEX joined forces with ex England and Lions rugby star and … [Read more...]
Swap your pub in SE England for a mansion in Southern Spain?
A fabulous villa or three freehold apartments in exchange for a freehold pub in the South East – this is what leisure property specialist Fleurets is now offering to the market on behalf of experienced publicans John Miller and Jim Paget. During the 80s and 90s, under the name JM Inns, Miller and Paget ran a chain of around 50 freeholds and leaseholds, which were … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns agrees terms on Warwick acquisition
Following recent press speculation, Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd has confirmed that they have agreed terms with the key parties to take over The Lazy Cow in Warwick. Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, commented: “We have held long discussions with Urban & Country Leisure (UCL) and the site’s freeholder, Downing Capital, and I am delighted to say that we have agreed … [Read more...]
UK consumers hesitant to try new alcoholic drinks
A new Canadean report finds that eight out of ten consumers who drink alcohol out of their homes rarely or never try new alcoholic drinks. This is concerning as substantial investment is made in developing and marketing new products. However, exciting flavours and seasonal offerings will keep the market from stagnating. According to Canadean, 77% of out-of-home drinkers … [Read more...]