Shepherd Neame Braces for Energy Price Shock as Iran War Drives up Costs

Shepherd Neame braces for energy price shock as Iran war drives up costs

Shepherd Neame has become the latest pub company to express concern over the spectre of rising energy costs after the war in Iran sent the price of oil soaring. The Kent-based brewer, pub and hotel group, which is listed on the Aquis stock exchange, said its energy was “heavily hedged” into the next financial year with around 50 per cent of contracts hedged – meaning that the group could see a sharp hike to cost pressures should energy prices fa…

Europe’s Independent Brewers Show Determination as Survival And Energy Prices Tops Agenda for 2026 - CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants

Share Post Share Email Europe’s independent brewers are showing their determination this year despite four in ten saying survival is their main priority. A new report published today shows that in the face of international turmoil, energy prices are the top challenge for independent brewers with half expecting either no growth or a decline in turnover. Yet behind these sobering figures lies a sector determined …

Energy prices are independent brewers’ main challenge

Europe’s independent brewers are showing their determination this year, despite four in 10 saying that survival is their main priority. A new report published today shows that, in the face of international turmoil, energy prices are the top challenge for independent brewers, with half expecting either no growth or a decline in turnover. Yet behind these sobering figures lies a sector determined to adapt, invest, and defend Europe’s authentic bee…