Cellar to Seller is hosting a one day knowledge exchange, aimed at brand owners and cellar service technicians, both experienced and new to keg dispense. The event will deliver: BFBi, Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Association, has launched a new Cellar to Seller event taking place at Holywell Conference Centre in Loughborough on the 10th […]
HIT Training Ltd was announced the winner of ‘Best Training Provider’ in the Apprenticeship Guide Awards. Recognised for spearheading ground-breaking initiatives such as the Government SEND pilot, HIT impressed judges with its dedication to advancing accessibility to apprenticeships and creating life-changing opportunities for vulnerable learners where other training providers see barriers. They were also praised […]
The Power Behind the Pint As the brewing industry looks for ways to reduce its carbon footprint and energy costs, microgrids emerge as a beacon of efficiency and reliability. But why are breweries particularly well-suited for this technological leap? Renewable energy microgrids are localised energy grids that can operate independently or in conjunction with the […]
With the fast-track pavement licensing procedure now permanent, here are some of the key areas that we at AfterHours, part of Napthens, think premises should be aware of. Further guidance from the Government on the scheme and a support letter can be found in the following links: Guidance Letter As always AfterHours can provide support […]
The Net Zero Pint: Why It Matters If we want future generations to know the feeling of a cold pint on a warm summer evening the UK brewing industry must transition towards Net Zero. But what does this mean for our beloved breweries, especially the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are the backbone of […]
A Sustainable Brew In the heart of the UK’s brewing industry, an energy shift is taking place. With the global push towards sustainability and rising energy costs, breweries are finding themselves at a crossroads: how can they continue producing the beloved pint while significantly reducing their environmental footprint? This question isn’t just rhetorical—it’s a call […]
We are delighted to announce that Ross Mair, has been appointed as Managing Director of Close Brothers Brewery Rentals. Having spent 18 years working for the Dutch brewer Heineken in various commercial roles throughout the UK and Europe, Ross joined the Brewery Rentals team two years ago as Commercial Director. Ross takes over from MD […]
Rawlings & Son (Bristol) Limited (Rawlings Group – www.rawlingsgroup.co.uk), a multi-brand packaging and drink processing specialist, has acquired Paper Bag Co Limited (www.paperbagco.co.uk ), in a seven-figure deal advised on by the GS Verde Group. The acquisition brings together the largest independent glass packaging supplier in the UK and the market-leading supplier of bespoke bags […]
Vigo, UK agents of ABE canning lines are pleased to launch Service Contracts for canning lines. Having supplied multiple lines to craft breweries in the UK/Ireland and supported them through their engineering team, Vigo (now part of the Rawlings Group) is offering service contracts to customers for optimal line efficiency and additional peace of […]
The SIBA British Craft Beer Report is to return next year – having been postponed in 2021 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic – and due to be launched at BeerX UK in March 2022. Somewhat fittingly it was at BeerX UK in March 2020 when the report was last published, the week before the […]