Ghost Ship brewer Adnams cuts staff after ‘challenging’ trading Hospitality Adnams, the brewer of Ghost Ship ale, has resorted to letting go of staff as it takes emergency measures to face up to “challenging” trading conditions. The Suffolk-based brewer and pub owner told shareholders it has kicked off “a series of operational, commercial and labour management initiatives” after facing worse-than-expected sales at the start of [...]
Adnams cuts alcohol content across range in beer overhaul Hospitality Adnams has reported early signs of success in its beer range overhaul after reducing the alcoholic content across a number of products. The Suffolk-based brewer, famed for its 0.5 per cent Ghost Ship low-alcohol beer, took the decision last year to introduce more lower strength beers in a bid to capture consumer demand for lower [...]
Ghost Ship producer Adnams slashes losses hospitality Ghost Ship producer Adnams has halved its operating loss amid a commercial turnaround plan, although retail sales continue to suffer. The Suffolk-based company, which makes cask ale, bottled beers and spirits, said that sales increased three per cent to £68.1m in the 12 months ended December 31. Its operating loss shrank by more than half, [...]
Adnams: Ghost Ship is ‘star performer’ as low alcohol trend continues September 26, 2024 British brewer Adnams has reported a growth in sales as its low-alcohol beers continue to gain popularity, especially in the off-trade market. In the six months ended 30 June, the beer, spirits and hospitality group posted a turnover of £31.9m, up from almost £30m in the first half of last year. It narrowed operating losses from [...]
Ghost Ship producer chairman ends 50-year career with historic brewer amid health concerns September 12, 2024 The chairman of beer, spirits and hospitality group Adnams has stepped down from his role, citing health reasons for his immediate departure after nearly half a century with the business.
Ghost Ship producer Adnams reports bigger loss amid question mark over its future May 22, 2024 Adnams has been struggling despite the fact its beers have been taking off around the country.
Adnams: Alcohol giant names first female chief in its 150-year history March 28, 2024 Beer, spirits and hospitality group Adnams has hired its first female chief executive in its more than 150-year history.
Historic Adnams brewery calls in advisers to ‘explore options to fund growth plans’ February 13, 2024 This comes after Adnams detailed its struggles in September, citing the heavy toll of both the pandemic and high inflation on the industry.