Poli Distillerie wins two Gold Medals at the Grappa Award 2026
Poli Distillerie celebrates a double achievement at the Grappa Award 2026, receiving two Gold Medals, one to Bassano 24 Carati Oro and the other to PO’ di Poli Elegante. The Grappa Award, organized by Associazione Nazionale Città del Vino and based on blind tastings by an expert judging panel, is the competition dedicated to the …
WHITE PAINT OR AIR CON? WHAT CAN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES DO TO COOL OVERHEATING BUILDINGS?
Exterior paint specialists are encouraging hospitality businesses to paint their buildings with solar-reflective paint. Many hospitality businesses were forced to close or adjust their opening hours during heatwaves that recently hit the UK.[1] Whilst there is no legal upper limit to how hot a working environment can be, employers are obliged to ensure staff safety …
WORLD’S FIRST GABA-ENHANCING ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRIT SENTIA TOHEADLINE NEW FESTIVAL MOOD BARS AT BOOMTOWN AND FORWARDS
SENTIA and ARC B CIC are launching dedicated Mood Bars designed to helpfestivalgoers feel socially at ease, connected and present, without relying on alcohol The world’s first GABA-enhancing alcohol-free spirit, SENTIA, is partnering with ARC B CIC to launch dedicated Mood Bars at Boomtown and FORWARDS Bristol this August, as demand for more sophisticated alcohol-free …
MARSTON’S AND HAWKSTONE TEAM UP TO LAUNCH BRITISH IPA & BEEF PIE IN ALMOST 500 PUBS ACROSS THE UK
Marston’s has partnered with Hawkstone, the award-winning British beer brand founded by Jeremy Clarkson, to bring new slow-cooked beef and IPA pies to 498 local pubs Today Marston’s has revealed that Hawkstone IPA will be available in almost 500 local pubs across the UK as part of a brand-new dish. From 3rd August, pub-goers will be …
TRACES unveils Europe’s first vitamin-infused alcohol spritz
Better-for-you drinks brand TRACES has expanded its ready-to-drink portfolio with the launch of Vita Spritz – Europe’s first alcohol spritz to infuse vitamins and minerals. The new 5.5% ABV canned cocktail combines bold blackberry and açaí flavour with added B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc, bringing functional ingredients into the alcoholic spritz category for the first time. With just 88 calories …
CHANCE Clean Cider takes home Great Taste 2026 award for its 0.5% ABV cider
The UK’s first dedicated non-alcoholic cider brand CHANCE Clean Cider has been named among the top food and drink producers globally this year, picking up a highly prized 1-star Great Taste award for its clean cider. More than 15,000 products were put through the competition’s rigorous blind judging process, with CHANCE impressing judges for its flavour, balance and authenticity. One …
Aberargie Distillery to launch barley-led Expressions series
Aberargie, Scotland, Perthshire-based Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD) is preparing to launch the second release from Aberargie Distillery with the debut of a new limited series named Expressions. Set to launch in September, Aberargie Expressions will initially comprise two single-varietal whiskies: Laureate, and Golden Promise editions. The new bottlings have been created to demonstrate how …
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY WELCOMES PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA TO HILLSBOROUGH STADIUM
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is delighted to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with Pantalones Organic Tequila. The world-renowned tequila brand, co-founded by Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, will bring an exclusive new premium experience to Hillsborough, transforming two executive spaces into the brand-new Pantalones Suite. Combining panoramic pitch views with great food, flowing drinks and …
Football is back on Sky Sports following its most watched Premier League season ever
Total Premier League viewing is up 25% year on year following Sky Sports’ most watched season ever ‘Big Six’ clashes on Sky drove a 14% sales uplift for Sky venues versus non-Sky venues, rising to 45% on the final day of the season Sky Sports will show over 1,500 live matches across the Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and Scottish Premiership this season As pubs …
Sheffield Leads the UK for Beer Garden Availability as Outdoor Hospitality Continues to Grow
Beer gardens have become one of hospitality’s biggest commercial assets, with pubs seeing trade increase by almost half during warm weather. New analysis from Ecodek has revealed which UK cities are best placed to capitalise on the growing demand for outdoor hospitality. The analysis compared the number of pubs and bars with beer gardens across …
