Monthly Archives: February 2015
Drinks firm awarded for wine and spirits training
THE training team at drinks supplier Bibendum has been named Wine Educator of the Year by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
The accolade,...
Sourz way over the rainbow
THE firm behind Sourz is mixing things up with its latest addition to the liqueur brand’s range – Sourz Rainbow Ice.
The new variant is...
Sales slump after drink drive change
Bar takings drop by up to 60% in wake of new limit, buying group says
By Gillian McKenzie
BAR sales have slumped by up to 60%...
Sky and BT retain Premier League
BROADCASTERS Sky and BT Sport have retained the rights to screen live English Premier League games in the UK until 2019.
They paid a combined...
Licence training still ‘time bomb’
Trade continues to leave refresher courses to “last minute”
By Dave Hunter
PERSONAL licence holder refresher training remains a “ticking time bomb”, according to training firms.
Despite...
New Butterfly emerges in Shawlands
Glasgow operator takes quirky bar and restaurant concept to city’s south side, as Gillian McKenzie reports
IT’S mid-afternoon on a freezing cold Wednesday in the...
Chef of the Year battle heats up
Eight finalists unveiled ahead of SECC showdown at ScotHot exhibition
EIGHT Scottish chefs have moved a step closer to being crowned Scottish Chef of...
The cider category is alive and kicking
There is plenty room for growth through new and existing products
For years now cider has been one of the best-performing drinks categories in the...
The name’s Central. Grand Central
A HOTEL in Glasgow city centre has been named as the favourite eatery of legendary spy James Bond.
The Grand Central Hotel was cited as...
Brewdog offers drivers discount
CRAFT brewer and bars firm Brewdog has launched a 'designated driver discount' in its 18 UK outlets.
The measure, introduced after the legal drink drive...
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