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Greene King, the UK's leading pub company and brewer, has been awarded full accreditation for its managed pubs from Best Bar None, reaffirming its commitment to responsible retailing and safer socialising for its customers and teams. To receive the accreditation, 1,422 pubs across Greene King's managed estate were assessed on compliance and safety, security, responsible operations, team welfare, wellbeing, community and customer care. This is the third year Greene King has ac

Nuremberg, July 21, 2026. The global hop market remains under significant pressure despite further acreage reductions. Global hop acreage fell by 5.5 percent to 52,660 hectares in crop year 2025. There was also a decline in crop volume: A total of 109,188 metric tons of hops was harvested worldwide, 3.8 percent less than the year before. These figures are taken from the BarthHaas Report 2025/2026 which the world's leading hop specialist presented during an online press confer

Nuremberg, July 21, 2026. The brewing industry remains under pressure worldwide. In 2025, global beer production declined slightly year on year, with total output falling by 0.7 percent to around 1.896 billion hectoliters. These figures are taken from the BarthHaas Report 2025/2026 which the world's leading hop specialist presented during an online press conference on July 21. Despite varying or, in some cases, contrary trends in individual countries, production on the whole

Complimentary pints, exclusive merchandise and trips to Japan available in Asahi Super Dry's multi-million-pound promotion to drive consumers to their favourite bars, restaurants, pubs and retailers over the summer. Dedicated Point of Sale (PoS) support available for pubs, bars and retailers to drive premium fans into outlets and support the on-trade hospitality sector. New creative partnership with musician and visual artist Hisham Akira Bharoocha will offer striking new pac

Signature Brew x Groove Armada x Wildfarmed This July, London's largest truly independent brewery, Signature Brew, is teaming up with electronic music icons Groove Armada and regenerative farming pioneers Wildfarmed to launch Do It Right (RRP £3 per 440ml can, ABV 5%). The purpose-led, Czech-style pale lager will be available in Waitrose stores nationwide. Signature Brew has spent over a decade reinventing what it means to be a brewery, uniting people through the power of fre

Women On Tap CIC is delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), who join as silver sponsor of Beer Unlocked, the organisation's bursary scheme supporting women entering and progressing in the beer industry. The partnership brings together two organisations committed to building a fairer, more representative industry. Rachel Auty, Founder and Executive Director, Women On Tap CIC said "We're thrilled to welcome BBPA on board as a si

St Austell Brewery has been recognised with two accolades at the British Training Awards 2026 for its commitment to employee development and career progression. The independent, family-owned business won Hospitality Initiative of the Year and was also Highly Commended in the Best Reskilling/Upskilling Initiative of the Year category alongside learning partner Thrive. The awards recognise the success of St Austell Brewery's career progression frameworks, designed to give emplo

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% draught trialled at American Express presents BST Hyde Park and Royal Ascot, alongside new products Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Limone di Sicilia and Arancia Rossa Seamless integration with alcohol-free options delivered a +90% increase in Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% sales between 2023 and 2026 across Royal Ascot week.1 Offering Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% on draught at BST Hyde Park helped grow 0.0% share of total beer sales by 83%2 Asahi UK and the G

Keighley, West Yorkshire – Timothy Taylor’s colleagues recently spent a hands-on volunteering day with the Joint Activities & Motor Education Service, better known as JAMES, seeing first-hand how a £2,500 donation from the brewery’s Charity Committee is helping support practical learning opportunities for young people. On Thursday 2 July 2026, Scott Cameron, Kevin Moore, and Dave Jafrate visited JAMES for a tour of its facilities, including its workshops and classrooms, befor

Support was one of the most important things for Emma-Lily Higgins when she decided to take on running her own pub with Shepherd Neame at the age of just 22. And she found it with the independent family brewer’s new Pub Partnership programme, designed to provide licensees with additional guidance and practical support alongside the independence of running their own business. Similar to a traditional tenancy agreement, the programme offers hands-on assistance with all areas, f

Renowned Westminster pub the Two Chairmen has reopened following a six-figure investment by pub company and brewer, Greene King. The Grade-II-listed pub in Dartmouth Street dates back to the 1700s and is believed to be the oldest pub in Westminster. The pub is famous for the tradition of Chancellors of the Exchequer visiting for a drink after they have delivered a Budget and is often visited by civil servants who work at HM Treasury. The pub was closed for a few weeks while i

15th July 2026 - St Austell Brewery has raised £10,000 following a successful charity golf day attended by customers, suppliers and partners from across the South West. The funds will support Children's Hospice South West, which has been selected by the St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust as its Charity of the Year. The charity provides care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across the region. Held at the historic Royal North Devon Golf

HEINEKEN UK pub data shows one of the biggest Wednesday nights in pub history as fans filled locals to watch England’s semi-final against Argentina Millions of fans headed to their local last night as England’s World Cup dream ended in a gallant 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, helping pubs deliver what HEINEKEN UK’s Star Pubs believes was one of the biggest Wednesday nights in pub history. With kick-off at 8pm, pubs across Britain were packed from early evening as support

Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee, Greg Morgan and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. The refurbishment breathes a new lease of life into The Wheatsheaf Inn to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – ultimately enabling the licensee to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local custome

100% Belgian, 100% Trappist Travellers leaving Belgium via Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or the high-speed rail terminal at Brussels-South can now take home an original souvenir. Under the banner “100% Belgian, 100% Trappist”, the five Belgian Trappist breweries are, for the first time, each bringing together one of their beers in a single package. The gift box contains five true classics: Chimay Bleue, Orval, Rochefort 8, Westmalle Tripel, and Trappist W

The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 26th July 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which contains information and links to our members' latest work. Whether it is a book, an article, a broadcast or an event, this is a great way to share. To submit your work, please fill in the form found here. Guild members and industry partner representatives will automatically receive t

Every year the board have selected a charity partner for our annual awards and dinner evening. This year, the board have decided to do things a little differently. First, the charity partnership will be run throughout the year, with donation opportunities outside of just the awards. Second, the board have created a shortlist of potential partners and have now decided to open voting up to the membership to decide. To cast your vote, please click the button below. Voting closes

The time has come to nominate the most talented women in the beer industry! After a successful first edition, the Women in Beer® Awards are back and are now open to submissions. With more than 280 submissions in its very first year in 2025, the Women in Beer® Awards are celebrating excellence and highlighting the women who shape the beer industry. Launching in 2026: a brand-new category, Women Collective of the Year, sponsored by CAMRA. Who will succeed Kate Hyde, Lily Waite-

Ahead of England v Argentina’s match tonight, Greene King has announced that bookings for named tournament matches are up 40% compared to the Euros 2024. Fans are loving the pub matchday atmosphere and securing their seats to cheer on England as they are on the brink of footballing history and one step away from the final. Jodie Tate, Greene King’s chief operating officer said: “The nerves will be jangling and there is just so much excitement and anticipation. Fans want to ex

Please attribute all quotes to Rob Hobart, Marketing Director at Asahi UK, unless otherwise stated. We have seen a +22.6% increase in beer sales during week 4, w/e 27 June 2026 in the off-trade, and +15% in the on-trade during the same period. At Asahi UK, our premium portfolio drove the late-night celebrations. During the post-match peak between 12 AM and 4 AM, Asahi Super Dry and Peroni Nastro Azzurro saw a staggering volume surge of over 2,030% compared to the previous wee