Monthly Archives: March 2013

Out of sight not out of mind

A clean and organised back-bar can have a big impact on efficiency THE back-bar is arguably one of the most important areas in any licensed...

Inverarity bolsters sales team

WHOLESALER Inverarity Morton has bolstered its sales force with the creation of a new area team in Scotland. Jane Campbell, who previously covered Glasgow city...

Time to get yourself connected

Harnessing technology can help improve efficiency, as Gillian McKenzie reports TECHNOLOGY is playing an increasingly important role in bars, restaurants and hotels as operators face...

Quality is key at Fraserburgh bar

Training paramount at award-winning outlet. Dave Hunter reports CONSUMERS are demanding more when it comes to beer. That’s the view of Dennis Forsyth, owner of Cheers...

Tourism group in call for unity

SCOTLAND’S hospitality industry must work together if it’s to exploit the full potential of the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup next year. That was the message from the Scottish Tourism Alliance earlier this month at its annual Scottish Tourism Week Signature Conference.

Brewer hops to it with new IPA

ARGYLL brewer Fyne Ales has launched a new limited edition IPA. Muckle Flugga, the first in a series of IPAs from the brewer this year,...

Playing it cool

Coping with the demands of a busy venue means back-bar refrigeration has to operate efficiently, to maintain temperature as bottles are taken out, stock...

Growth for Swedish cider

SWEDISH cider Briska has been launched in a new larger bottle size. The roll out of the new 500ml format, which joins the existing 330ml...

Full Steam ahead in Mallaig

A VILLAGE pub and restaurant with rooms in Mallaig is up for sale. The recently-refurbished Steam Inn comprises a bar and dining room as...

Turning up the heat

Samsung’s latest CM1929 is a powerful unit and its oversized cavity will hold containers of up to 2/3GN, making it ideal for bulk reheating...

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