Global drinks insights have been released by leading food and drink industry consultancy Zenith International, following its re-launch of the globaldrinks.com online database. This time, it highlights the growth of bottled water and tea, which between them contribute 55% of overall beverage market growth in the past 5 years. Tea is by far the largest of the 24 drinks … [Read more...]
Karen Hester joins the Adnams Board
Karen Hester is to join the Adnams Main Board as an executive director. Karen has responsibility for the operations of the Adnams brewery, distillery, hotels, pubs and shops and her appointment to the board will take effect from the Adnams AGM in April 2015. Karen joined Adnams in 1988 as a part-time cleaner and with a background in Army logistics and transport, and her … [Read more...]
SABMiller sets out long-term vision for superior growth
At an investor seminar in London, Alan Clark, Chief Executive SABMiller plc, recently outlined the company’s long term strategy for growth, including plans to expand beer’s appeal in mature markets. Nick Fell, Marketing Director SABMiller plc, covered the brewer’s plans to build a position for beer outside its traditional role as the favourite drink for men in pubs and bars, … [Read more...]
Good Hotel Guide 2015 launches with César Awards
The Good Hotel Guide 2015: Great Britain and Ireland was launched on 6 October and, once again, sets out to celebrate the very best of Britain’s booming hotel industry. The benchmarks for a good hotel Co-edited by Adam Raphael and Desmond Balmer, reports are painstakingly scrutinised, unbiased, impartial, with visits paid for and re-written each year to ensure they are … [Read more...]
Plans for the Gleneagles Arena
Hot on the heels of hosting a successful Ryder Cup, Gleneagles Hotel has announced plans for a new 2500 square metre event space – The Gleneagles Arena. Located within Gleneagles’ 850 acre estate, as part of its Activity School complex, the Gleneagles Arena will transform one of its current equestrian arenas into a modern and versatile event space which also doubles as a … [Read more...]