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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Dec- 2020 -10 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Marston’s swings to £397m loss
Marston’s, the British brewery, pub and hotel operator, has reported a loss of £397m in the 53 weeks ended 3 October 2020. The company’s total revenue fell sharply from £1.17bn in 2019 to £821m this year, as sales were greatly reduced by the 15-week closure of pubs from the end…
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Nov- 2020 -5 NovemberBreweries and Distilleries
Marston’s reduces rent rates by 10%
Marston’s has announced that it will reduce rent for its tied tenants and leaseholders by 10% in a bid to support tenancies during the pandemic. The reduction in rates will last the entire period that England is in lockdown (5 November to 2 December). Marston’s has provided aid throughout the…
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Oct- 2020 -12 OctoberBeverages
CMA approves Carlsberg Marston’s merger
A merger between Marston’s Brewery and Carlsberg UK has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Despite its greater valuation of £580 million to Carlsberg’s £200 million, Marston’s will hold a 40% stake in the combined company. However, alongside the equity portion of the deal, Marston’s will also…
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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustBreweries and Distilleries
CMA launches probe into Marston’s and Carlsberg merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it has launched a phase 1 investigation into the proposed merger of Marston’s brewing business with Carlsberg UK. It comes following the European Commission’s decision to refer the case to the United Kingdom and it invites comments on the transaction from any…
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyBeverages
Marston’s and Carlsberg UK’s joint venture delayed
Pub operator Marston’s has announced its merger with brewing company Carlsberg UK has been delayed, pending a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Marston’s had expected the deal, which is worth a total of £780m, to be completed in the third quarter of this year, but this has…
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15 JulyBeverages
CAMRA urges CMA to probe Carlsberg and Marston’s merger
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to “take the lead” and investigate the proposed Carlsberg and Marston’s merger, which it says could reduce the choice of beers available to pubgoers. The new appeal to CEO, Dr Andrea Coscelli, follows a string…
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Jun- 2020 -26 JuneNews
Marston’s profits plunge as Covid-19 leads to £40m sales hit
Marston’s has said it remains “uncertain” about its short-term financial outlook, after its profits took a £40m hit following lockdown. Its latest update comes ahead of the reopening of its estate on 4 July. The brewer and operator revealed that its underlying profit before tax was £9.4m in the half-year…
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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 -26 MayBeverages
Carlsberg UK announces joint venture with Marston’s
Brewing company Carlsberg UK and pub operator Marston’s have announced a proposed transaction to form a new joint venture beer company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company. The new company will bring together the two brewers with shared values to create “significant value” for its employees, customers and consumers in the UK…
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Dec- 2019 -12 DecemberAdvice
Cheers to that: Five drink trends you need to know about in 2020
As we raise our glasses to a new decade, it is a good time to take stock and consider the huge shift in consumer attitude which has heavily influenced the drinks market and will continue to into the 2020’s. For 2020 and beyond the “tinny” is set to continue to…
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