Industry News

Paul & Emma Ainsworth to take over The Mariners Pub in partnership with Sharp’s Brewery

Paul and Emma Ainsworth are delighted to announce that they have acquired the lease of The Mariners in Rock, Cornwall. The news follows the departure of fellow chef and [...]

February 12, 2019

Local independent operator Koban Group acquires award-winning 1573 Bar & Grill

Following their recent acquisition of The Lansdowne and Fenways from The Orange Tree group, local independent operator Koban Group is adding 1573 Bar & Grill to their [...]

February 11, 2019

Borderfields Pledges to Raise Thousands for British Heart Foundation

Cold-pressed rapeseed oil manufacturer Borderfields has partnered with the British Heart Foundation for 2019 and is set to raise more than £50,000 for the charity. The [...]

February 4, 2019

Laurent-Perrier Spring Tea with Sophie Faldo launches at InterContinental London

InterContinental London – The O2 has partnered with Laurent-Perrier and the 2017 Great British Bake Off winner Sophie Faldo to create an early spring floral themed [...]

January 30, 2019

More than half of diners would eat food made by robots

A new survey reveals that more than half of restaurant diners would eat food made by robots – if it tasted good. The ‘Refuelling Rituals’ survey – published by [...]

January 28, 2019

It’s of-fish-ial: the UK’s best fish & chip shops have been named!

Winners of The National Fish & Chip Awards 2019 Announced Krispies Fish & Chips from Exmouth, Devon are frying high today, 24 January 2019, as they celebrate netting [...]

January 25, 2019

Fentimans support Prezzo’s Valentine’s Day ‘made for each other’ campaign

Leading Italian casual dining group Prezzo are running a ‘Made for Each Other’ Valentine’s Day promotion, which includes a carefully selected set menu and drink [...]

January 24, 2019

BBPA welcomes House of Lords report on measuring inflation

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today welcomed the publication of the House of Lords’ Economic Affairs Committee report, titled ‘Measuring Inflation’. [...]

January 23, 2019

Harvester extends vegan menu as plant power goes mainstream

Eating out can be tough when following a plant-based diet, so Harvester has stepped up to the plate this January with the launch of an extended vegan and vegetarian menu, as [...]

January 17, 2019

New report shows huge economic contribution of pub sector in Scotland

A brand-new report commissioned by the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has revealed the huge economic contribution of the beer and pub industry to local communities [...]

January 16, 2019