Research from on trade specialists CGA Strategy shows that premium spirits are in 12.2% growth and now make up over 16% of all spirit serves. As pubs and bars adapts to changing consumer use, from habit to treat, one path to stronger trading is for venues to make premium spirits a more central part of their drinks offer. Key categories behind this current growth are Gin, … [Read more...]
Food costs overview for June
H & C News is pleased to be able to share information on food costs and trends for June – from fruit and vegetables, to meat and fish, to dairy – supplied by Prestige Purchasing. Overview Overall CPI for the UK has risen from 2.4% last month to 2.7% this month, which is slightly disappointing. A big driver of this has been the rise in the cost of air transport, 22% … [Read more...]
Tuborg gets a fresh new look
Tuborg is sporting a new, premium look, with a refreshed, modern identity reflected across every element of the brand including bottles, cans and branded glasses from this month. The new look and feel will also have a high profile on the bar, with a new tap handle and 3D lens available now, and an innovative new font available from August. The new image for the brand … [Read more...]
Spirit resilient despite cold start to year
Spirit Pub Company has released its Interim Management Statement for the 12 weeks to 25 May 2013, indicating resilient performance despite the cold start to the year. Mike Tye, Chief Executive, commented: “We are encouraged by this resilient performance despite extremely volatile trading conditions and uncertain consumer confidence. Both Managed and Leased pubs have … [Read more...]
Beer Nation to launch ‘the most exciting keg, cask and bottled venue in London’
10 Bars – 60 Draught Beers & Ciders a Week- Cocktails – Bands – Djs – Food Trucks – Tasting Tours – Meet the Brewer Events – Beer Dinners – Much, Much More On July 4 one rather large and famous country declared its independence, so in the same spirit the organisers are declaring Beer Nation 'a free-from politics' zone and launching the most exciting keg, cask and bottled … [Read more...]