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Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just won silver, at the International Cider Awards, for its non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero , to add to its burgeoning trophy cabinet. It has already been named Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards 2025 and won awards from Untapped Gold 2026, Great British Food Awards, Great Taste Awards, The International Cider Challenge, World Alcohol Free Awards, Taste of the West, Food Drink Devon and The Farm Shop and Deli Awards. Barny B

Europe’s independent brewers are showing their determination this year despite four in ten saying survival is their main priority. A new report published today shows that in the face of international turmoil, energy prices are the top challenge for independent brewers with half expecting either no growth or a decline in turnover. Yet behind these sobering figures lies a sector determined to adapt, invest and defend Europe’s authentic beer culture. These findings are detaile

Popular community pub, the Blue Bell on Albert Street in Amble, will officially reopen on the 20th of March following an impressive, combined investment of £260,000 from licensee Charlotte Seed and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub group. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Blue Bell and transformed many of its existing spaces, including the lounge and guest rooms. The overall look and feel of the pub has been elevated whilst still re

Molson Coors Beverage Company is launching a new 4x440ml can format for Madrí Excepcional 0.0%, the alcohol-free variant of its £1 billion world lager brand[1]. Rolling out across the UK off-trade from March 2026, the new format offers shoppers a more convenient, accessible pack size, helping retailers tap into the growing low- and no-alcohol lager opportunity across a broader range of occasions. With more consumers choosing to moderate, demand for premium options continues t

Winners in the SIBA Business Awards 2026 have today been revealed, highlighting the UK’s very best brewing businesses, pubs and retailers of independent beer – in what was a glittering night for the independent beer industry. Fyne Ales Farm Brewery in the Scottish highlands beat competition from across the UK to take home the evening’s top award – being named Brewery Business of the Year 2026, after also winning the UK’s Best Independent Brewery Taproom and being Highly Com

The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has today welcomed Welsh brewers Tiny Rebel back as members following the creation of a standalone Welsh membership region and the launch of the hugely successful Indie Beer campaign. Tiny Rebel, based in Newport, Wales, was founded in 2012 and has grown to become one of the UK’s best-known independent craft breweries. SIBA CEO Andy Slee commented; “Tiny Rebel have played an important role in driving forwards cra

Geovanni Demichele, Park Tavern licensee Steve Bury, group chairman, Paul Durkin original founding member and John Sissons Members of the Swale branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) returned to the place where it all began at the weekend – The Park Tavern in Sittingbourne - to mark their 50 th anniversary. The group first met at the Park Road pub on February 17, 1976, and last Saturday (February 20), current members gathered there to commemorate the milestone. Arou

In response, a BBPA spokesperson said: "Just over half of the pub sector’s workforce is aged 16–24, making our industry one of the most important employers for young people. "It’s vital that the Government continues to work with the beer and pub sector to ensure the Employment Rights Act is implemented fairly and in a way that protects these crucial first steps on the career ladder. "It is also essential that the Government listens to the industry and takes action to mitigat

12 th March 2026 - To coincide with Food Waste Action Week (9-15th March), St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business. As part of the progress made so far, 100% of food waste from its 45 managed pubs across the South West is now diverted from general waste into anaerobic digestion or redistributed to local communities via Olio, a surp

Belgium is known worldwide for its rich beer culture. For a limited period, exclusive Full Day Beer Tours will be open to a wider audience. Normally only available for private bookings, these tours are now temporarily available as public tours. The tours offer beer lovers the chance to discover some of Belgium's most iconic beer regions and breweries, with unique adventures, tastings, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Belgian beer tradition. Authentic beer experience in the

Eibhlin Colgan and Rune Bjerkestrand with the archives in the vault Selection of the Irish brand’s archives, including pioneering innovations and community impact, joined global cultural treasures in the 'sanctuary for humanity's collective achievements' in Svalbard Guinness, a stout grounded in heritage, today announced that they have deposited a curated selection of its extensive historical archives within the Arctic World Archive in Svalbard, Norway. As the first Irish bra

St Austell Brewery is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning four medals at the 2026 International Brewing Awards - one of the world’s oldest and most respected beer competitions. Established in 1888 and often described as the “Oscars of the brewing industry”, the awards are judged solely by professional brewers and recognise outstanding technical excellence. This year’s success is particularly significant for the independent family-owned business, marking its

Chorus, the Original Fine English Sparkling Beer, has been awarded a Silver Medal in the Strong Beer category at the International Brewing & Cider Awards 2026 – the world’s oldest and most prestigious brewing competition, often called the “Oscars of Brewing.” The award was announced on Friday 6 March at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, following three days of intensive judging by a panel of 43 internationally practising commercial brewers. 115 medals were awarded from entries

The Fairham, located on Farnborough Road in Clifton, officially reopened on Thursday 26th February following a phenomenal investment of more than £572,832. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Inside, the pub has been completely transformed to include brand new flooring, fixtures and fittings – to breathe a fresh lease of life into The Fai

Greene King has partnered with New Futures Network and the Ministry of Justice to host a series of dedicated career events at female prisons across the country this March to mark International Women’s Day. Members of Greene King’s senior leadership team, including Chief Operating Officer, Clair Preston-Beer, Managing Director of Destination Brands, Jodie Tate and Managing Director of Greene King pubs, Zoe Bowley hosted events held at HMP Drake Hall in Stafford and HMP Downv

The Silver Spur, located in Glent Worth Gardens in Wolverhampton, officially reopened on Thursday 5th March following a transformational investment of more than £274,632. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Inside, the pub was completely transformed to include brand new flooring, fixtures and fittings, throughout as well as four flat scr

09 March 2026, Glasgow: Scottish women’s beer appreciation groups Glasladies Beer Society and Women in Beer UK have once again joined forces to brew a celebration beer for International Women’s Day 2026. The collaboration is part of International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD), a global event that seeks to shine a light on women in the beer industry and raise funds for various women’s causes. Edinburgh’s Moonwake Brewing Co. and Glasgow’s Mother Tongue Brewing signed

As St Austell Brewery celebrates its 175th anniversary, the business is honouring the women who continue to drive it forward today, building on a legacy that began more than a century ago with Hester Parnell, the daughter of the brewery’s founder, Walter Hicks. In 1911, when the suffragette movement was making headlines and at a time when women were rarely seen in leadership roles, Hester stepped in to run the brewery following her brother Walter’s untimely death. Under her

After three days of the most rigorous and renowned competition in the industry, the International Brewing & Cider Awards’ 43 international judges have named the best beers and ciders in the World. The winners were announced live on Friday, 6th of March, during the medal announcement open to trade event organised by the BFBI as part of the International Brewing & Cider Awards. The event, hosted at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, has brought together the most renowned brewer

Vault City is launching three new beers as part of its Sweet Shop range next month. The delectable tipples encompass many of the beloved flavours seen in our favourite traditional pic n mix sweets and deserts. It comes after a run of sweet success for the Edinburgh brewers who also released Dubai Chocolate and Buckfast-flavoured beers. Packed with nostalgic, delectable flavours such as zingy sherbet, fruit juices and creamy vanilla the latest cans are sure to hit the spot f