Carlsberg
Coverage of strategic moves, partnerships, product innovation, and market activity from one of the most influential global brewers operating in the UK. This section reports on distribution agreements, sustainability initiatives, on-trade marketing, and category trends affecting pubs, bars, and hospitality groups. Whether you are a procurement lead, venue operator, or drinks category manager, these updates offer valuable insight into how a major beverage brand is shaping the beer landscape across UK foodservice.
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 29/04/25
The Ivy Collection has seen its turnover rise by 3.5% to £314.7m in the year to December 2023 despite having not opened any new venues during the period. The Richard Caring-backed group also saw its profits before tax jump by 30% to £37.7m during the period, with its adjusted EBITDA…
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29 AprilBeverages
Carlsberg sees ‘soft start’ to 2025 amid Britvic merger
Carlsberg has had a “soft start” to the year according to group chief executive Jacob Aarup-Andersen following the completion of its merger with Britvic. The Danish company posted a revenue increase of 17.4% for the three months ended 31 March 2025 but saw a 1.5% organic revenue development loss globally.…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 21/03/25
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin said that the budget’s impact will raise costs by £60m at the pub chain, which would mean about £1,500 per pub, per week. It comes as Wetherspoon revealed in its half-year report that operating profits fell by 4.3% to £64.8m, mainly due to labour and utility…
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21 MarchBusiness
Carlsberg signs multi-year deal with UEFA
Carlsberg has signed a new multi-year partnership deal with UEFA to become the official beer of UEFA national team football. This includes sponsorship of the men’s Euro 2028, women’s Euro 2029, UEFA Nations League Finals, and UEFA Women’s Nations League, Men’s and Women’s European Qualifiers and UEFA Futsal Euro. As…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 26/11/24
CAMRA has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock 11 beers, following the Carlsberg buy-out of the last of Marston’s UK brewing operations. The Campaign for Real Ale has expressed concern that powerful global brewers could “hugely reduce consumer choice in the UK” as CMBC axes eight classic…
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26 NovemberPubs and Bars
CAMRA criticises CMBC’s plans to delist 11 beers from pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock 11 beers, including Banks’s Mild, following the Carlsberg buy-out of the last of Marston’s UK brewing operations. CAMRA has expressed concern that powerful global brewers could “hugely reduce consumer choice in the UK” as…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberPeople
Heron and Brearley Group appoints ex-Liberation CEO as chairman
Isle of Man-based hospitality group Heron and Brearley Group has announced the appointment of Mark Crowther, former chief executive of the Liberation Group, as chairman. Crowther, who has worked for 11 years as Liberation Group’s CEO, brings over 30 years’ food, drink, and hospitality experience to the Manx business. He…
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2 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 02/10/24
Shepherd Neame’s revenues have hit a “record” £172.3m for the year ended 29 June, following strong performances in London and its tenanted pubs division. It comes as divisional revenues in tenanted pubs grew by 5.1% to £35.6m during the year, with divisional underlying operating profits inching up to £12.8m from…
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2 OctoberFood and Drink
UK F&B M&A up 32.4% in Q2 2024
The UK Food and Beverage M&A activity saw an increase of 32.4% year on year in Q2 2024, with 49 transactions completed, according to a new report from corporate finance house, Oghma Partners. The estimated deal value surged to approximately £6.0bn, primarily driven by a few large deals such as…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyPubs and Bars
Marston’s reports 5.2% LFL sales boost
Marston’s has reported a 5.2% increase in its like-for-like sales in the year to date and a 6.2% rise in total retail sales in its managed and franchised pubs for the 42 weeks to 20 July 2024. Like-for-like sales also increased by 2.4% in the 16-week period to 20 July…
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