The Drinks Trust and HEINEKEN Expand DEVELOP Portfolio with Launch of Fully Funded Cider Qualifications
The Drinks Trust is proud to announce the launch of the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide (ACA) Online, On-Demand course, now available through its DEVELOP training programme. This addition marks a significant step in expanding accessible, high-quality education within the UK drinks industry. Delivered in partnership with the American Cider Association (ACA), this internationally recognised …
HEINEKENⓇ IS CALLING PEOPLE BACK TO THE OFFICE… BUT NOT IN THE WAY YOU MIGHT THINK
● As debate rages on about going back to physical desks five days a week, HeinekenⓇ has cheekily renamed pubs across the UK to ‘The Office’ to celebrate one of the best parts of the working day – after-work socialising ● It comes as almost half of hybrid workers (46%) say they’re missing out on …
MAHIKI BRAND ACQUIRED BY EBH HOLDINGS
A new era begins for the iconic leisure brand Mahiki, the world famous lifestyle and entertainment brand synonymous with tropical escapism, celebrity glamour and a distinctive Polynesian spirit, has entered a bold new chapter under the ownership of EBH Holdings. First launched in 2006 in London’s Mayfair, Mahiki fast became an international nightlife phenomenon celebrated …
Survey reveals Londoners lead uptake this Sober October, with 63% choosing non-alcoholic alternatives
A new national survey has revealed that almost two thirds of Londoners have chosen to drink a non-alcoholic alternative this Sober October – a 37% increase on the national average – with ‘health’ the main driver behind their decision making. According to the study, which questioned 2,000 adults from across the UK*, almost two thirds (63%) of …
CARLSBERG BRITVIC LAUNCHES HALO DISPENSE
WITH NEW PEPSI SYSTEM THAT OFFERS AN EXTENDED CARBONATES & MIXERS RANGE Carlsberg Britvic launches its latest dispense development, Halo, a Pepsi draught fount which offers customers the core dispense brands with the addition of flavour-dosing technology via a hand bar valve mechanism, flavour cartridge and base liquid. It delivers a range of mixers and …
Brits spend over £580 a month on entertainment and leisure, but 61% regret social media-driven purchases
A new study from credit card brand Aqua has revealed how Brits are spending on lifestyle, and what drives certain purchases Eating out tops the list of lifestyle spending categories, with over half of Brits indulging in restaurants and takeaways 70% of Brits admit social media influences their spending 61% of Brits say they’ve regretted …
Nearly a quarter of Christmas Eve diners opt for breakfast
Christmas Eve breakfast is proving a surprising hit this December with new insight from leading hospitality tech firm Zonal, showing that bookings for the occasion account for 23% of all reservations made for that day. Overall, festive bookings for 2025 are up 8% year-on-year, with a strong number of reservations already made for key holiday …
