Brandy and sherry set to make a return this Christmas
A survey of over 2,000 people suggests that younger drinkers will be tucking into old favourites such as brandy and Sherry over the festive season.
Snow forecast for UK pubs
Snow is about to spread across the UK and Ireland – and we're not talking about the stuff that has brought traffic to a standstill this week.
Carlsberg UK launches its first Christmas beer
This is a first for the brand, which has not done a festive brew before.
New chairman, new CAMRA?
CAMRA has announced that Jackie Parker will take over the role of national chairman next year.
Peaky Blinders spirits brand launched
Craft brewer Sadler's has moved into spirits with the launch of a new range that capitalises on the popularity of BBC TV show Peaky Blinders.
Pub trade steps up for Black Friday
With the nation set to spend £8bn on Black Friday bargains today the pub trade is trying to get a slice of the action.
Nescafé moves to help licensees tap into the craft coffee crowd
Nescafé has launched a whole bean to cup coffee machine to help pubs tap into the market for "artisan" coffee.
Arla plans to “up the country’s protein intake”
With 45 per cent of Brits believing it's important to increase protein intake when exercising, (Mintel), Arla Foods has launched a milk with added protein.
Fifth of people are planning to drink less this Christmas
New research reveals 21 per cent of adults are intending to cut down on the booze this December and almost half (45 per cent) are planning to buy more soft drinks over the festive period, when compared to the rest of the year.
BrewDog to grow its pack after another successful year
BrewDog is celebrating the growth of its flagship beer by launching a recruitment drive across the UK.
Quirky Wines are all the rage
Taking their cues from craft beer Crown Cellars' Quirky Wines range has been extended, after a "hugely successful" debut.
CAMRA names Pub of the Year finalists
CAMRA has revealed the four finalists in its prestigious National Pub of the Year competition.
Sharp decline in sale of pints
Beer sales in the on-trade fell by 35 million pints in the most recently recorded period, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Hartridges launches two new tonic waters
Based on a 130 year-old family recipe, soft drinks maker Hartridges has developed new tonic waters.
Coca-Cola Designated Driver scheme returns for its 10th year
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is bringing back its reward scheme for designated drivers for the 10th year this Christmas.
Butcombe shows bottle for ambitious growth
West Country brewer Butcombe has revealed details of its multi-million-pound growth project.
Strongbow plans CarnEvil promotion for Halloween
Pub goers buying a pint of Strongbow this Halloween will get the chance to win a five night stay in New Orleans and attend Mardi Gras.
The long read: how to sell cider this winter
Apples, and pears for that matter, are traditionally an autumn fruit. They are natural bedfellows of wintry flavours like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, so why does the pub trade continue to view cider as solely a summer tipple?
Boddingtons and Melanie Sykes are back
As promised Melanie Sykes has returned as the face of Boddingtons.
Krombacher low alcohol launched
The latest entrant to the UK low and no alcohol beer scene is this lager from German brewery, Krombacher, containing less than 0.5 per cent ABV.
