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Adam Handling to open zero-waste restaurant serving chicken feet and Champagne

Scottish chef Adam Handling is to add another site to his London restaurant empire, unveiling plans for a restaurant and Champagne bar on the King’s Road that aims to make zero-waste “luxurious”. Deboned chicken feet with caviar The new restaurant, called Ugly Butterfly, is set to open on 13 November. It is collaborative project between Handling, Cadogan, the Quintessentially Foundation and The Felix Project. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from lunchtime until late evening, the new site intends to be both a restaurant and a hub for local businesses and sustainability initiatives. The...

Ben E. Keith Starts Spirits Division, Acquires Boutique Liquor House

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Dear Client: Ben E. Keith, the third-largest independent beer wholesaler in the nation, is making a concerted bet on spirits to add to their statewide craft beer and spirits division. The Dallas-based A-B house announced yesterday the purchase of locally based Artisanal Beverage Distributor’s assets, “adding 20 suppliers to its growing line-up of spirits and … Continue reading “Ben E. Keith Starts Spirits Division, Acquires Boutique Liquor House” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Londoners spend almost £83,000 on beer in a lifetime, survey finds

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A new survey has found that Londoners pay more than double the average amount spent on pints of beer in the pub over a lifetime, equating to £82,731.54, compared to the British average of £38,819. The study, carried out by SIM-only mobile network provider Smarty, also found that Londoners spend an average of £4.49 per pint, and fork out almost £83,000 on beer in the on-trade over a lifetime. The average Brit, according to the survey, went to the pub four times a month, spending an average of £17.53. Londoners, however, shelled out £23.04 on a typical pub trip. The average price of pint in...

Drinks company spends £1m on alcohol-free distilling plant at Robinson’s brewery

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A company in Manchester has spent £1 million building a de-alcoholisation kit to improve the quality of its 0% ABV beer and cider. Richard Clark, MD of Drynks Unlimited Drynks Unlimited, which makes 0.05% ABV beers and ciders, has completed a £1 million investment in a cool vacuum distillation (CVD) kit. The group says will help to improve the quality of its alcohol-free brews and make them taste “as good as full-strength beers and ciders.” There are currently only 20 CVD kits in operation around the world. Drynks Unlimited said this is the first distillation kit of its kind to...

“A Few Friends are Better Than a Few Thousand Followers” Per Reimagined “Miller Time” Campaign

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Dear Client: Having garnered praise for its uber-relatable “Made to Chill” Coors Light campaign, MillerCoors is now revealing a big new campaign for its other giant light brand, Miller Lite. The idea? That having a beer with your friends is “The Original Social Media” — also known as “Miller Time,” but reimagined for millennials. The … Continue reading ““A Few Friends are Better Than a Few Thousand Followers” Per Reimagined “Miller Time” Campaign” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Seltzer has Seen Steady Week-Over-Week Share Declines Since September, says Drizly

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Dear Client: In late July, seltzer overtook light lager as the “beer” category dollar share leader — at least, on the Drizly platform. Hard seltzer outpaced light lager share of sales starting the week of July 28th, where seltzer had a 20.25% share, vs. 17.41% for light lager. Just one week prior, started July 21st, … Continue reading “Seltzer has Seen Steady Week-Over-Week Share Declines Since September, says Drizly” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

What’s the Deal with Seltzer on Tap?

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Dear Client: While it is admittedly “way too early to form definitive conclusions about how Hard Seltzers and other BEYOND BEER styles will perform on draft in 2020,” the folks at BeerBoard provided some early insights into how the new category is performing on tap so far (with only two major national brands available on … Continue reading “What’s the Deal with Seltzer on Tap?” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Top Ohio On-Premise Chain Looks to Bud Light, Modelo, Seltzer to Boost Beer

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Dear Client: With about 23 locations across Ohio, Winking Lizard Tavern sports bar (and its more upscale, whiskey-oriented Lizardville concept) go through a lot of draft beer. BBD caught up with director of operations John Lane to explore some business highlights and trends, right before his annual supplier meeting. We were surprised at some of … Continue reading “Top Ohio On-Premise Chain Looks to Bud Light, Modelo, Seltzer to Boost Beer” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Innovative zero-waste restaurant Silo releases opening date for London venue

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Following the success of its acclaimed Brighton branch, Silo owner and head chef Douglas McMaster has revealed the opening date for a second venue in east London. Remember remember the 5 of November, because at 6 pm on the upper floor of The White Building, Douglas McMaster in partnership with Crate Brewery will open the doors of his Hackney-based ethical zero-waste restaurant Silo to hungry Londoners. Long anticipated, the London branch, which will take up space at Crate Brewery’s headquarters in Hackney Wick, was originally set for a summer opening. It follows the success of the Brighton...

How to Buy Business Intelligence Software

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By: Andrew Tate When someone mentions Business Intelligence (BI), it’s possible that they’re referring to a number of different things. Generally, BI is a broad umbrella term that refers to software applications that are used to analyze raw data. Functions can include data mining, online analytical processing, querying and reporting. Most importantly, BI tools can help improve your decision making, cut costs and identify new business opportunities. When companies are looking for a way to improve their reports, BI is the way to go. The problem is, with so many different software options available...

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