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.

  • Dec- 2021 -
    8 December
    Breweries and DistilleriesCarlsberg to close London Fields Brewery

    Carlsberg to close London Fields Brewery

    Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company has revealed that it has closed London Fields Brewery just four years after purchasing it. The group had bought the brewery in 2017 in a joint venture with Brooklyn Brewery. A statement published on the company website, stated: “It is with regret that we have taken…

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  • Nov- 2021 -
    30 November
    Pubs and BarsJD Wetherspoon secures 20-year deal with Budweiser Brewing Group

    JD Wetherspoon secures 20-year deal with Budweiser Brewing Group

    JD Wetherspoon has announced a further 20-year partnership with Budweiser Brewing Group, meaning the brewing group will become the largest beer supplier across the JD Wetherspoon estate. Wetherspoon said demand for the Budweiser Brewing Group’s premium portfolio increased during the pandemic, and that last year saw premium lager and world…

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  • 30 November
    Pubs and BarsMarston’s FY21 losses widen to £100m

    Marston’s FY21 losses widen to £100m

    Pub group Marston’s saw its pre-tax losses for the full-year ending 2 October widen to £100m, up from £22m the previous year. Revenues also dropped to £423.8m down from £821m in 2020 as sales continued to be impacted by the “significant” disruptions caused by the pandemic. However, since reopening outdoors…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    6 July
    Pubs and BarsMarston’s secures new CFO

    Marston’s secures new CFO

    Marston’s has announced the appointment of Hayleigh Lupino as the newest CFO for the group, with effect from 3 October 2021. She will also be appointed to the board as of the same date. She will succeed Andrew Andrea who, in turn will take over the role of CEO from…

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  • May- 2021 -
    19 May
    Pubs and BarsMarston’s posts £105m H1 pre-tax loss

    Marston’s posts £105m H1 pre-tax loss

    Pub operator Marston’s saw its H1 FY21 losses before tax widen to £105.5m, up from pre-tax losses of £31.1m the previous year. Moreover, the group’s revenues for the six months ended 3 April 2021 plummeted 84% to £55.1m, a sharp decline from H1 FY20’s £343.3m revenues. Marston’s was, however, able…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    11 March
    Pubs and BarsMarston’s CEO to step down

    Marston’s CEO to step down

    Marston’s has announced that Ralph Findlay will step down from the role of CEO at the end of the current financial year ending 30 September 2021. The process to appoint his successor is underway and a further announcement will be made in due course. Findlay has been CEO of Marston’s…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    11 February
    Pubs and BarsPlatinum abandons Marston’s takeover

    Platinum abandons Marston’s takeover

    Platinum Equity, a US-based private equity firm, has confirmed that it will no longer move forward with a proposed takeover of Marston’s, after the pub group “unanimously rejected” its proposal earlier this month.  Last month, Marston’s confirmed that Platinum put forward an unsolicited, non-binding proposal of a possible cash bid…

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  • 9 February
    Breweries and DistilleriesCarlsberg CEO predicts ‘Roaring Twenties’ sector recovery

    Carlsberg CEO predicts ‘Roaring Twenties’ sector recovery

    Carlsberg expects to experience a spike in demand similar to the roaring twenties as restrictions ease in what the group’s CEO believes will be a “normal summer”. Cees ‘t Hart, CEO at the group, told the Financial Times that despite the “high uncertainty” surrounding 2021, firms that have survived the…

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  • 2 February
    Breweries and DistilleriesMarston’s ‘unanimously rejects’ Platinum takeover bid

    Marston’s ‘unanimously rejects’ Platinum takeover bid

    Marston’s, the brewery, pub, and hotel operator, has rejected a takeover bid submitted by Platinum Equity, a US-based private equity investment firm. The proposal, which represented 105 pence per Marston’s share, was “unanimously rejected” on the grounds that it “very significantly undervalues” the brand. A regulatory statement from the firm…

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  • 1 February
    Breweries and DistilleriesUS equity firm eyes Marston’s takeover

    US equity firm eyes Marston’s takeover

    Marston’s, the brewery, pub and hotel operator, is reportedly subject to a takeover approach from the US-based private equity investment firm, Platinum Equity. According to Bloomberg, Marston’s revealed on Friday 29 February that Platinum put forward an unsolicited, non-binding proposal of a possible cash bid to the group. The company’s…

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