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Bizimply offers free staff scheduling masterclass at hospitality trade shows

Workforce management specialist Bizimply is offering visitors to two hospitality trade shows in October a free ‘How to Smart Schedule’ masterclass. The offer comes as hospitality operators warn that an upcoming increase in visa fees for overseas workers will make recruitment even more of a challenge, meaning retention of existing staff is essential.

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Guests at the Hogs Back Brewery Hop Harvest TEA Party

Hogs Back Brewery celebrates hop harvest

John Porter

Guests at the Hogs Back Brewery Hop Harvest celebrations enjoyed beer, food, live music and family entertainment in the late summer sunshine. More than 3,500 people joined the fun at the brewery in Tongham, Surrey, over the weekend of 15-17 September, making it Hogs Back’s biggest hop harvest party ever

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Badger expands Outland craft beer range, wins top design award

John Porter

Leading independent brewer Badger Beers has reshaped its Outland craft beer range, adding two new styles in response to flavour trends in the craft sector. Outland has also been named as Supreme Champion in the 2023 International Beer Challenge Design & Packaging Awards.

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One Planet Brewing opens with 100% solar powered brewing

John Porter

A new brewery in Surrey is set to launch its first beer brewed using 100% solar power generated on site. One Planet Brewing will brew all its beer in this way, using the latest photovoltaic solar panels, which will generate enough electricity to power all its brewing.

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The Honeycomb Houses management team at The Lion

Brakspear’s Honeycomb Houses management team ‘takeover’ at The Lion in Bicester

John Porter

The team at The Lion in Wendlebury near Bicester swapped their aprons for party wear recently when a replacement crew from owner Brakspear’s head office arrived to run the pub and give them a well-deserved night off.

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Hogs Back Brewery to put Tongham TEA in cans

John Porter

Surrey based Hogs Back brewery is putting its flagship beer Tongham TEA, or Traditional English Ale, into cans as the latest step in its ongoing drive to brew more sustainably, while also broadening the brand’s appeal.

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The newly-redesigned Badger Beers range of PBAs

Badger relaunches bottled ale range

John Porter

Leading independent brewer Badger Beers is launching characterful new designs for its range of premium bottled ales (PBAs), with packs set to appear on shelf from August. Initially, seven of Badger’s top-selling PBAs will feature the new design, including newly-launched coffee stout, Master Stoat, with more to follow, including two multi-packs.

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Lynx Purchasing better availability of British berries

Quality British Food is Key To Menu Success, says Lynx Purchasing

John Porter

High quality produce with a focus on the best of British is a key opportunity for hospitality businesses to thrive beyond the cost-of-living crisis, says hospitality buying specialist Lynx Purchasing.

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Simone Brown, head of people at Brakspear

New appointment at Brakspear to bolster team development

John Porter

Pub operator Brakspear has appointed Simone Brown to a newly-created Head of People role, as the company looks to bolster the attraction, engagement, retention and development of team members.

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Guests raise a glass at the Hogs Back Brewery Hop Blessing, with managing director Rupert Thompson and Claire Holt (centre)

Hogs Back Brewery adds ‘beating the bounds’ to Hop Blessing

John Porter

Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery recently welcomed 150 guests to the annual Hop Blessing at its brewery in Tongham, this year adding a shortened version of the ancient ‘beating the bounds’ tradition to the event.

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Hogs Back sees uplift in cask ale demand from pubs

John Porter

Demand for cask ales from Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery is nudging close to pre-Covid levels, as the brewer secures listings with a number of pub operators for its established cask brands and new additions. The brewer estimates it will have increased its on-trade outlets by around 250 by this summer, compared to the same period last year.

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Bizimply Staff Scheduling On Mobile Phone

Staff Planning Key To Bank Holiday Success, says Bizimply

John Porter

Hospitality businesses looking for a trading boost from May’s three Bank Holidays will need to work closely with key staff to ensure they have the teams in place to deliver on customer expectations, says workforce management specialist Bizimply.

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