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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Jul- 2024 -9 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/07/24
Loungers has achieved a record revenue growth of 24.7% to £353.5m in FY24, after opening 36 new sites during the year – seven more than in the prior year. The operator of Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside has attributed its performance to a combination of decreasing inflationary pressures and its…
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9 JulyPubs and Bars
Marston’s to dispose of 40% stake in Carlesbeg JV
Marston’s has announced the sale of its 40% interest in Carlsberg Marston’s Limited to a subsidiary of Carlsberg for £206m in cash to create a business entirely focused on pubs. According to Marston’s, pubs are at the “heart of UK socialising and the UK pub market offers significant opportunities to…
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Dec- 2023 -8 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/12/23
The Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company has announced the closure of the Ringwood Brewery. Founded in 1978 and known for its craft ales, the brewery faced a decline in production and employment over recent years. Despite efforts from a consortium aiming to revitalise the brewery as an independent craft ale producer,…
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8 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Carlsberg Marston to close Ringwood Brewery
Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company (CMBC) has decided to close Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire. Founded in 1978, it was one of the first UK’s microbreweries and moved in 1986 to the current site in Christchurch Road, which is historically the location of the 19th Century Tunks Brewery. In 2007, it was…
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Nov- 2023 -3 NovemberPubs and Bars
CMBC to invest £10m+ in Northampton Brewery to boost sustainability
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced its plans to invest more than £10m in upgrading equipment at its Northampton Brewery, further increasing capacity for producing its innovative Snap Pack packaging and reducing its water usage. The investments will see three significant upgrades realised, with all three set to go…
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Oct- 2023 -19 OctoberPubs and Bars
CMBC announces new partnership with Stonegate Group
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced a new 10-year commercial and logistics partnership with Stonegate Group, the UK’s “largest” pub operator. From Spring 2024, CMBC will become Stonegate Group’s new logistics partner, managing all keg and cask deliveries to Stonegate Group’s extensive managed estate. The agreement will also increase…
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Feb- 2023 -24 FebruaryBreweries and Distilleries
Breweries spending extra £21m on packaging costs
Brewers have faced a 111% increase in packaging recycling costs in the past year, with further increases likely unless reforms are implemented, the BBPA has warned. The rising costs are due to the “rocketing” price of Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs), a certificate producers must buy to prove the equivalent amount…
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Jan- 2023 -4 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Wetherspoons to serve 99p pints in January sale
Wetherspoon pubs are reducing the price of a wide selection of drinks and food in its January Sale. Price cuts started yesterday (3 January) and will last until 17 January. As a result, at 810 of the company’s pubs across the UK, coffee and soft drinks will cost 99p. Meanwhile,…
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Aug- 2022 -30 AugustBreweries and Distilleries
Pubs and brewers warn of closures amid energy price cap rise
Business leaders from across the brewing and pub industry have signed an open letter to the Government and leadership candidates warning small businesses will close and jobs will be lost if immediate action isn’t taken on energy bills for businesses. The most recent letter, sent on 26 August, signed by…
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Mar- 2022 -21 MarchPubs and Bars
Pub and brewing industry shows support for Ukraine
Businesses in the brewing and pub industry are responding to the ongoing Ukraine crisis with donations, fundraising appeals and offers of employment and accommodation, the BBPA has said. The organisation cited a Hall and Woodhouse fundraiser as one such example, with the fundraiser set to be held today (21 March)…
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