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Beer sales falling across all sectorsJill Park, 28 April 2009Be the first to comment on this article UK beer sales have experienced the biggest first quarter drop in sales since 1997, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). First quarter UK beer sales dropped by 8.2% in 2009 compared to the same quarter in 2009, revealed the BBPA’s UK Quarterly Beer Barometer. Off-trade sales from supermarkets and off licenses fell 11% compared to the first quarter in 2008, the first time since 2005. Pubs faired equally badly with the number of pint sales reducing by 1.7 million in quarter one year-on-year. Falling sales have also impacted on the government’s tax income reducing it by £17m on last year’s first quarter figures, despite an 18% tax increase during this period. BBPA chief executive David Long said: “With the budget last week, Government tax policy continues to make this situation worse, despite widespread public and political support for the BBPA/CAMRA Axe the Beer Tax – Save the pub campaign.” Speak Your Mind |
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