Adnams
Coverage of a centuries-old regional brewer and hospitality operator known for its cask ales, distillery pursuits, and estate of managed pubs and hotels. Explores strategic financial restructuring, such as asset disposals and debt reduction, alongside culinary and guest-experience enhancements at venues like boutique inns and distillery tours. Tailored for operators, F&B executives, and pub landlords observing how heritage brands rebalance profitability while evolving their multi-channel hospitality footprint.
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Sep- 2024 -12 SeptemberPeople
Adnams chairman steps down amid health concerns
Suffolk-based hospitality group Adnams has announced that chairman Jonathan Adnams has stepped down from his role with immediate effect due to health reasons. The news comes after he initially informed members of his possible retirement at the company’s last Annual General Meeting. As a result, the board “unanimously” agreed that…
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Apr- 2024 -3 AprilPeople
Adnams appoints new CEO
Southwold brewery Adnams has announced the appointment of Jenny Hanlon as its new chief executive officer. Hanlon, 48, will become the first female CEO of the brewing business in its 150 year history. Hanlon, who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr Andy Wood OBE…
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Sep- 2023 -21 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Adnams operating losses widen to £2.4m in H1
Adnams has revealed that sales in the first half of 2023 were level with last year’s total of £30m, as input costs continued to climb and contributed to operating losses widening to £2.4m. The pub operator attributed its performance to Q1’s subdued sales, as inflation peaked. However, lighter evenings and…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneNews
The Steel Keg Association launches new keg champion awards
The Steel Keg Association (SKA) is honouring the inaugural 2023 Keg Champions for UK today, World Refill Day, in celebration of pubs, bars, breweries and restaurants embracing the remarkable benefits REUSABLE steel kegs and casks deliver; sustainability, efficiency and a fresh experience most consumers can’t get at home. The 2023…
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8 JuneNews
Adnams FY losses widen to £1.2m despite rise in revenues
UK brewer, hotelier and wine merchant Adnams has reported its operating losses widened to £1.2m in FY22, against a loss of £800m the prior year, despite reporting that revenues rose by 11.9% to £64.2m. It comes as Adnams said that its production operations were “hard hit by rising prices and…
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May- 2022 -13 MayBreweries and Distilleries
Adnams sales hit £57.4m in FY21
Adnams, the brewer, distiller and retailer, has revealed that sales rose by £7m to £57.4m in the 12 months to 31 December 2021, despite an operating loss of £0.9m over the period. Despite more “stringent” restrictions in the early months of the year, trading months operated ahead of expectations, with…
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Jun- 2020 -4 JuneFood and Drink
BBPA launches cross-industry platform to destroy spoilt beer
The British Beer and Pub Association has launched a cross-industry platform to enable participating brewers to manage the safe destruction of their brands in pubs and for the millions of pounds in excise duty from unsalable beer to be reclaimed and the appropriate and agreed recompense passed back to licensees.…
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May- 2020 -5 MayPeople
Adnams appoints Jenny Hanlon as chief financial officer
Pub group Adnams has appointed Jenny Hanlon as its new chief financial officer, effective 15 June 2020. She will succeed current CFO Stephen Pugh after he retires from this business. According to the group, Hanlon has “extensive experience” across multiple sectors, having spent time with Barclays, Greene King, Willis plc,…
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Jun- 2018 -13 JuneBeverages
Wetherspoon replaces champagne with British sparkling wine in run-up to Brexit
The pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to replace champagne with UK sparkling wines for next month. Wetherspoon, with its two million customers per week, will use sparkling wines such as Hardys Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay from Australia and Denbies vineyard for the replacement. The pub chain will also replace…
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Mar- 2018 -16 MarchFeatures
The Curious Gin Consumer
Gin has rapidly grown in popularity in the last few years. We asked Nicholas Cook, director general of The Gin Guild to share his industry expertise about why this has happened The gin craze is most definitely in full swing and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. The interest…
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