Monthly Archives: October 2011
Cook pasta faster
FRIMA’s patented VarioBoost heating system boils water three times as fast as conventional equipment.
This means the smallest VarioCooking Center, model 112, can cook 50...
Life is Swede for fruit cider
BRITISH, Irish, Swedish, cloudy, apple, fruit, craft, bottled, draft... it’s little wonder consumers – and operators – can find cider a confusing category.
The raft...
Scotch is more versatile than it’s often given credit for
THE world’s number one spirit is, in its home market, usually consumed neat or with water.
But these are boom times for Scotch exports,...
Every Scots brewery at ale fest
THE organisers of a Scottish ale festival have pledged to feature an ale from every brewery in the country at the event.
The Stonehaven Real...
MSPs briefed on challenge
MSPs were briefed on Scotland’s new ‘challenge 25’ age verification law at a special event in the Scottish Parliament.
Hosted by the Scottish Beer and...
Grill suppliers before you buy
It pays to weigh up the options, manufacturers say
IT’S no secret the difference a quality food offer can make to a business, so it’s...
McEwan’s eyes growth down south
A CASK ale and a broader range of bottled products are just some of the plans brewer Wells and Young’s has for the McEwan’s...
Distillery banking on success after securing new funding deal
ISLAY distillery Bruichladdich has signed a new funding deal which it claims will enable it to significantly expand its production facilities.
The deal with HSBC,...
Alcohol-free wine targets expectant mums
EISBERG, the alcohol-free wine brand, aims to target pregnant women through a new marketing campaign.
The activity includes the launch of a dedicated ‘pregnancy...
Revamped inn makes a splash
Local produce tops agenda at Ratho pub
BEING at the helm of the kitchen in the Bridge Inn at Ratho marks a return to familiar...