Monthly Archives: September 2011
Rockstar gets the blues
THE large can range of energy drink Rockstar has been expanded with the introduction of Rockstar Xdurance.
The new blueberry, pomegranate and acai-flavoured drink contains...
Will energy drinks drop the bombs?
Operator fears caffeine and spirts combination will attract regulatory attention
JAGERBOMBS and vodka serves may still dominate the energy category in the on-trade, but this...
Havana Club getting fresh with Mojitos
HAVANA Club has embarked on a campaign to promote its signature Cuban Mojito serve.
The brand has been hitting the road to promote the...
Hilton chef to face the UK’s best
A GLASGOW chef is preparing to compete against some of the best in the UK as he battles to become the Visionary Dining Chef...
Reversal of RTD fortunes?
ITS sales have fallen steadily over the past five years, but the light has yet to go out on the ready-to-drink category.
Indeed, according to...
Managed sector top for category, says Red Bull
THE managed pub sector is driving on-trade energy drink sales, according to category leader Red Bull.
The energy giant, quoting figures from CGA, last week...
Chef aims for the health-conscious
A PROFESSIONAL chef is targeting the on-trade with a new range of soft drinks.
Iconiq Drinks was founded earlier this year by master chef...
Cider sponsors food and music festival
CIDER producer Aspall threw its weight behind food and music festival Harvest earlier this month.
The event, which was in its third year, took place...
Glasgow cafe keeps its cool
IT may be more than 80 years old, but Coia’s Cafe in Glasgow’s east end has been kept bang up to date by the...
There’s no pay for sleeping on the job
Employers should draft contracts to avoid any unexpected liabilities, as a recent tribunal involving Manchester brewer JW Lees shows, writes solicitor Mark Hamilton
A FAMILY...