This is the question researchers at Harper Adams University hope to answer, by investigating whether banknotes can transfer bacteria. Handling food and notes Senior Lecturer in Food Science, Professor Frank Vriesekoop, started researching the topic after a student posed the question during a lecture and says, ‘Quite often when you visit an outlet that prepares food to … [Read more...]
Competition for Spirit: C&C steps up
Spirit yesterday rejected a takeover bid from C&C Group, the maker of Magners and Tennent’s. The offer is thought to be pitched at 115 pence – 5.5 pence higher than the Greene King offer currently favoured by the Spirit board. It remains to be seen whether, if a firm offer is received from C&C or other bidders, shareholders will require the board of Spirit to think … [Read more...]
Historic 15th Century coaching inn comes to market
Christie + Co has been instructed by West Register, the real estate business of the Royal Bank of Scotland, to market one of England’s finest coaching inns. Built in the 15th Century, The Talbot Inn is prominently located on Ripley High Street in Woking. Containing a mix of contemporary and more traditional rooms, some with original features, The Talbot has 43 letting rooms, … [Read more...]
The Admiralty launched on Trafalgar Square
To commemorate Trafalgar Day – 21st October - Fuller’s unveiled its latest iconic pub yesterday. The Admiralty is the only pub on Trafalgar Square and was opened by former First Sea Lord, Admiral the Lord West of Spithead, and Fuller’s Chief Executive Simon Emeny. In true naval style, a magnum of London Pride was smashed on the outside of the building to celebrate the … [Read more...]
‘Four in a Bed’ slot for Absolute Pubs
Absolute Pubs founder Simon Bailey is appearing on Channel 4’s ‘Four in a Bed’ programme all this week, as the Flower Pot Hotel in Sunbury competes against three other B&B and hotel operators. Bailey and Pierre Cudon, general manager at the Flower Pot, are shown hosting guests to the Flower Pot for an overnight stay with dinner. As required by the show format, Bailey and … [Read more...]