Channel 5 has announced a three part series airing in September and produced by Shine TV - Marston’s Brewery: One Ale Of A Job. The series is narrated by Al Murray “The Pub Landlord” and follows the men and women of Marston’s, one of the biggest and oldest breweries in Britain, as they battle to stay ahead of the competition. 360-degree portrait of a Marston’s Brewery For … [Read more...]
Mobile phone habits spoiling restaurant dinners
New research from online restaurant booking service Bookatable reveals that Brits are reaching their boiling point over mobile phone use in restaurants with a whopping 79 per cent of UK diners saying they find the habit rude and annoying. It would be interesting to know what influence age or gender have on such views, but these findings do indicate that pressure is … [Read more...]
£64bn foodservice sector primed for further growth
The foodservice sector is fast catching up with grocery giants as more and more people go out to eat, new research from CGA Strategy shows. CGA’s figures estimate the foodservice market to be worth some £64bn a year, having grown by 2.7% in the last year despite the difficult economic climate. That leaves foodservice behind the grocery multiple market, which is worth £87bn a … [Read more...]
Finalists for Indie Beer Can Festival
The first round of judging for the inaugural Indie Beer Can Festival competition has taken place and brewers within the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have won the majority of finalist places. Of the dozen shortlisted beers in the competition, sponsored by the Can Makers, 10 are brewed by SIBA members. The Indie Beer Can competition was launched earlier this year in … [Read more...]
H&C News July Top 20 Articles
Each month we enjoy looking at the page statistics and learning what pages have proved most popular with our readers. Each month we are seeing a greater effect on what makes the cut for our Top 20 from readers using social media to share content with colleagues, take a look at the bottom of each page as shares are visible on each page. Top 10 UK burger … [Read more...]