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BeerX UK, organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), has been named ‘Event of the Year’ at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards 2026 for 'bringing together brewers, suppliers and policymakers in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, talks and awards'.   The UK’s biggest brewing industry event, BeerX has gone from strength to strength since moving to Exhibition Centre Liverpool and has been recognised by judges for achieving ‘record attendance and

France’s proudly family run, organic cidermakers Wignac have given their award-winning range an exciting brand refresh including an eye-catching packaging makeover ahead of the key cider drinking season.  The new, visually impactful, aspirational packaging aims to bring to life the brand’s story, heritage and provenance, while aligning it to the colourful, convivial and charmingly chic French countryside lifestyle. A true expression of the terroir of the Ardennes, Wignac’s su

27 February 2026: Popular community pub, The Church Inn in Church Town, Matlock will reopen on Saturday, 28th February following an impressive combined investment of £70,000 from experienced licensees Alan and Suzanne Campbell and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Church Inn to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful featu

27 February 2026:  Popular community pub, The Traveller’s Rest on Ashbourne Road in Derby, is launching the second phase of its refurbishment, on Saturday 28th February, a brand new function room, with its own bar and capacity for 120 guests, as well as its own private garden. This is the second part of a transformational renovation to the pub, with a combined investment of £320,000 from experienced licensee, Andy Newton and Admiral Taverns. With its own bar and private garde

International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) 2026 is in full swing, with 80+ brew days happening right now across the UK and beyond to mark International Women's Day (IWD). You can see them all on the live map, here:  https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1lpuN6yPU1afoiWG1GZ0q0AYukKiUZ1k&usp=sharing The campaign - supported by SIBA as headline partner - is a global celebration of the significant contribution of women in the beer industry, starting right back when

Guild Members are offered a 15% discount on NCTJ courses. Code details are in the membership area of the website. Today’s employers expect journalists to confidently interpret data, spot stories in statistics and present evidence clearly. They rely on data for reporting on investigations, health and finance to name some areas but it can be challenging knowing where to find this data and how to present it reliably.   Three useful sites for finding data: Office for National Sta

Aldershot, UK – [26 th  February 2026]  — Alf Turner has announced the successful outcome of its autumn Hero IPA campaign with Stonegate Group, raising £2,940 for Help for Heroes following a nationwide rollout across Craft Union and Publican Partnerships pubs during the Remembrance Day period. The limited-time activation saw 588 casks sold, equating to more than 41,000 pints of Hero IPA enjoyed by customers across the estate — each pint contributing directly to funds supporti

Consumer group wants pasty-style guarantee from brewing giant and Government.   Beer drinkers and pub campaigners in Cornwall are calling for a Cornish pasty style protection for iconic local beers to prevent beers marketed as Cornish being brewed elsewhere in the UK.   It comes after the news that Molson Coors are shutting the Sharp’s brewery at Rock and will move all production, including Cornish favourite Doom Bar, elsewhere.   CAMRA Cornwall have issued a stern warning to

York-based independent brewery Brew York is proud to announce the release of Slay Queen, a bold West Coast IPA brewed to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. International Women’s Day, marked globally on March 8th each year, is a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also recognising the work still to be done to achieve gender equality. At Brew York, it’s an opportunity to champion the incredible women with

Ted Bruning, journalist, historian, prolific author, former editor of the Campaign for Real Ale's What's Brewing newspaper and a founder member of the Guild, has died aged 68 after a long illness. After beginning his career on the Worksop Guardian, Ted joined pub trade newspaper The Morning Advertiser in the 1980s, when it was still a daily. He went on to work for CAMRA for 13 years, editing What's Brewing for eight of them. In later life Ted miraculously survived a brain hem

London, UK, 25 February 2026 – WSET , the global leader in drinks education, is delighted to announce that its Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Beer are now regulated by Ofqual.    Ofqual regulation strengthens recognition of WSET beer qualifications in key markets and underlines WSET’s commitment to delivering globally trusted and relevant drinks education across all major drinks categories.   The announcement comes two years after WSET introduced beer as its fourth qualificati

Get ready to raise a glass— the International Brewing & Cider Awards 2026 – Medal Announcements, open to Trade,  is nearly here, and it promises to be one of the most vibrant celebrations of brewing and cider-making excellence on the global calendar.  Taking place at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on  Friday 6th March from 12pm–4:30pm , this exclusive trade afternoon brings together the very best brewers, cider makers, industry professionals and drinks innovators from arou

This Heart Month, Project Rosie launches with a clear purpose: to give hospitality workers the confidence to save a life.  The campaign will drive a sector-wide commitment to CPR skills that can make the difference when every second counts. London, 23, February, 2026.  CPRWrap Europe, today announced Project Rosie , a nationwide initiative to make CPR training accessible across the UK hospitality industry , equipping employees to be CPR-competent, confident and ready to act .

Launched a year ago, Tūn Brewery has a clear purpose: to create beers that bring people together, honour the craft of brewing, and help shape a healthier drinking culture. A name with 2 meanings But where does the brewery name come from? Founder Richard Alston says that the name "Tūn" reflects two key inspirations: Tūn is an Old English word for settlement or community, a nod to the connections beer can foster. This word lives on in the suffix "-ton," found in the names of ma

National Pubwatch has honoured JD Wetherspoon founder and chairman Sir Tim Martin with an Award of Merit in recognition of his long-time support for Pubwatch schemes and his commitment to improving the safety of customers and staff in the licensed trade. The Award of Merit recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the success of Pubwatch and the safety of the late-night economy. National Pubwatch is a voluntary organisation, which supports over 800 Pu

The Portman Group  is delighted to welcome Damm UK  as its newest full member, bringing The Portman Group’s overall membership to 22 companies  from across the drinks industry – the largest ever . As the alcohol industry’s self-regulator  and social responsibility body , entering the 30th year of its Code of Practice , having a strong and flourishing membership is essential. Damm, best known for its iconic Estrella Damm lager which  it has been brewing since 1876 , has a long

Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub group owned by real estate private equity firm Proprium Capital Partners, is pleased to announce the Group’s financial and operational results for the 53 weeks ended 1 June 2025.   BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS   Delivering against Group’s strategic plan with strong track record of profitable expansion   Strong trading exceeding budgets across the Group’s estate of 1,365 pubs, underpinned by £31.5m of pub investment over the course of the

Limone di Sicilia (Sicilian lemon) and Arancia Rossa (Italian blood orange) mark Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%’s first flavoured alcohol-free beer launches in the UK UK flavoured beer value sales have increased by £3.1M YoY, demonstrating a major opportunity for UK retailers [1] Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% is the leading contributor to no and low-alcohol growth in the UK and commands a +21% price premium versus the wider category [2] Research from Time Out and Peroni Nastro Azzur

The TCCPA are thrilled to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held at the Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on the 12th and 13th March 2026. Registration is now open and expected to sell out ahead of the deadline on March 3rd.   The sixth annual TCCPA trade conference will consist of two days of interactive workshops, seminars, tastings, socials and fringe events aimed at aspiring and existing cidermakers in the UK and beyond and will be expanding on the success of 2025

The wet and stormy weather at the start of 2026 could delay spring produce and push up food costs as Easter approaches, warns hospitality purchasing specialist Lynx Purchasing. “There was a widespread freeze across the UK at the start of January,” says Lynx Purchasing managing director Rachel Dobson. “That’s been followed by stormy weather and prolonged rainfall. “It all combines to make British producers nervous about the impact on both crops and livestock. Produce, from roo