Monthly Archives: October 2012
Cider merits more recognition
THE cider sector is a success story which merits greater recognition from government.
That was the message from Paul Bartlett, newly-appointed chair of the National...
Morgenrot brings Canadian bad boys to the UK
MORGENROT has secured the UK distribution rights for Canada’s Sleeman Breweries.
The Sleeman beers, which include Honey Brown Lager and India Pale Ale (both...
Pub outlook positive, report says
CONFIDENCE within the pub sector is considerably higher than it was last year, a new report has concluded.
The annual public house survey, by property...
Artists have designs on Beck’s labels
BECK’S is sporting several new looks after artists from the music world made their mark on the beer’s labels.
Limited edition bottle labels have been...
Rising costs hit Barr margins
INCREASED raw material costs and a shift in consumer purchasing behaviour due to poor weather were said to have dampened the performance of soft...
Highland hotels change hands
New owners plan to revamp accommodation businesses
TWO Highland hotels have changed hands after more than a quarter of a century under the same ownership.
Acting...
Fancy a taste of the continent?
A NEW tenant is sought for a bar that’s been a feature of the licensed trade in Dunfermline for the past ten years.
Located on...
Answers on a postcard
TENNENT’S unveiled the winners last week in a postcard competition which challenged consumers to replicate a recent ad campaign for Tennent’s Original Export.
The billboard...
Hospitality sales holding up well
THE licensed trade continues to invest in refrigeration equipment – despite the economic challenges facing the sector.
While the banks may still be hesitant...
Will you fall for village inn?
A LANARKSHIRE village inn featuring the Falls of Clyde mural by artist Alasdair Gray is up for sale.
Located in the village of Kirkfieldbank, The...
Columns
Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
