Monthly Archives: February 2013
UK sales flat at Diageo
THE world’s biggest drinks firm saw sales and operating profit grow rapidly in emerging markets in the last six months of 2012, but confirmed...
Vodka firms issue fresh call of duty
Above inflation tax hike is hampering growth, say producers and suppliers
VODKA producers and suppliers have issued fresh calls for chancellor George Osborne to scrap...
Spotlight shines on hospitality sector
Events will highlight industry’s key role in Scots economy
SCOTLAND’S tourism and hospitality sector will be in the spotlight next month as the ScotHot trade...
GreaseBlast marches in
FIRST Choice Catering Spares is launching an automatic, low-cost chemical-free biological system from Environmental Biotech, known as GreaseBlast, at this year’s ScotHot exhibition taking...
Bright future on Black Isle
NEW owners have taken the helm at a seafront bistro on the Black Isle.
Crofters Bistro in Fortrose changed hands for an undisclosed sum from...
Money isn’t everything
THEY’RE an established part of the consumer experience today. But discounts don’t necessarily bring a better dining experience in the trade.
The latest Taste the...
Chef’s Special: David Jamieson
David Jamieson, Head chef, Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro, Dunblane
The Kailyard by Nick Nairn restaurant at Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro uses seasonal and...
New bottled beers are in good spirits
THE firm behind ready-to-drink brand WKD has made its first foray into the beer category with two spirit-flavoured brands.
SHS Drinks has launched Cuvana and...
Search underway for top food and drink firms
THE search for Scotland’s top food and drink firms is underway.
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2013 were launched last week by Hardeep...
Wallaces in recruitment drive
IRVINE-based wholesaler Wallaces Express, which has six depots around Scotland, is in the market for new recruits.
The firm confirmed last week that it was...
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