DISARONNO INTERNATIONAL UK LAUNCHES NEW BARTENDER ADVOCACY INITIATIVE
Pitch It Program created to champion bartender voices – and win a spot at Edinburgh Bar Show Disaronno International UK (DIUK), home to an iconic portfolio of spirits and a long-standing supporter of the UK’s on-trade industry, has announced the launch of its new trade advocacy initiative – the Pitch It Program – designed to …
CASTLE PUBS INVESTS IN NEW PUB REFURBISHMENTS
Castle Pubs as part of wider programme to strengthen and evolve its community-focused estate. The White Horse in Parsons Green, The Sun in Bournemouth and The Crown C Greyhound in Dulwich will each undergo a complete transformation as part of a combined investment. Tailored to its local market, each pub will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment …
Hear from leading pub and bar operators at Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026
From independent publicans to major pub groups, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026, The Pub Show‘s umbrella event, will bring together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of the UK pub and bar sector. Taking place at Excel London from 30 March – 01 April 2026, the event will give publicans, bar owners and …
THE MACALLAN PRESENTS THE DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER 55TH ANNIVERSARY RELEASE, REUNITING TWO ICONS IN A CELEBRATION OF JAMES BOND’S CINEMATIC LEGACY
Inspired by the intrigue and artistry of Diamonds Are Forever, this limited edition release celebrates the creative legacy between The Macallan and James Bond, uniting craftsmanship, innovation and cinematic heritage in a single malt of remarkable depth. The Macallan has unveiled a new single malt Scotch whisky expression: The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary …
COMING IN HOT. ABSOLUT®AND TABASCO® LAUNCH NEW SPICY VODKA
Two global titans of flavour join forces to launch a unique spicy vodkaas consumer demand for hotter flavorsaccelerates Absolut Vodka and TABASCO® Brand are firing up the global spirits scene with the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut® TABASCO™. Launching from February 2026 onwards across 50+ markets, including the US and the UK, this …
STAR PUBS’ FIGURES REVEAL JANUARY APPLICANT LEVELS ARE UP 10% ON A YEAR AGO
Application levels for pubs were up 10% in January 2026 over the previous year. New L&T entrants spending more time researching the opportunity and financials involved before committing. Nearly 60% of applicants now find their pubs online. Star slashes the cost of introductory training for applicants. Despite media attention on the challenges facing the hospitality …
