Monthly Archives: September 2012

TWO Scottish breweries are set for expansion after receiving grants of almost £2.5 million from the Scottish Government. Glasgow-based Heidi Beers Ltd, which trades as West brewery, was awarded £1.85 million under the government’s Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) scheme, while Fraserburgh’s Brewdog received £551,000. Both brewers will use the grants to fund ambitious expansion plans. West aims to move all of its production, including the 70% of its operations currently based in Germany.

Leading cooking sauce brand Dolmio has beefed up its foodservice portfolio by launching a pair of lasagne sauces to save caterers time when preparing...

THE market for accommodation businesses in the north of Scotland has picked up pace in the last two months, according to agent ASG Commercial. The...

Operators urged to extend use of energy brands from ‘bomb’ serves to mixed drinks THERE’S no denying the impact the so-called ‘bomb’ serve has had...

SCOTTISH bartenders will get the chance to shake things up at the Boutique Bar Show next month. Two cocktail competitions have been lined up for...

NEW flavours and new packaging were last week unveiled for soft drink brand John Crabbie & Co. Halewood International, which produces a range of products...

AN historic hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond has re-opened after an extensive refurbishment. The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel, in the village of...

GLASGOW’S Hielan Jessie threw a surprise party on Sunday (September 16) for a loyal member of staff who has worked in the pub for...

Catering equipment brand, Burco, continues its new product development programme in the countertop catering equipment sector with the introduction of a new range of...

BLACK spiced rum The Kraken joined forces with music magazine Metal Hammer for its latest issue. The rum, distributed in the UK by Marblehead Brand...