Monthly Archives: April 2013
Whisky exports worth record high despite volume slide
THE value of Scotch whisky exports has reached a record high, despite a drop in the volume of the spirit being shipped overseas.
New figures...
C&C acquires 50% stake in Wallaces Express
C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express.
The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers...
Chef’s Special: John Paul Johnston
John Paul Johnston, Head chef, The Stag, Aberdeen
The Stag opened in Aberdeen in November 2012 in the former Star & Garter pub following a...
Red Leaf sets out its new menu
THE Red Leaf restaurant at Glasgow casino Alea has introduced a new £20-a-head three-course menu.
Starter dishes on the new ‘dine out’ menu include crisp...
Lessee Max Houliston clocks up half a century
Max Houliston celebrates 50 years at the Hole in the Wa’ pub
DUMFRIES lessee Max Houliston is celebrating after clocking up half a century at...
BT Sport gets set for summer kick-off
BT Sport is preparing to unveil its new package of HD sports channels, which will show top flight Scottish and English football from August.
The...
Managed pubs lead growth in food sales, report says
MANAGED pubs are accounting for the largest share of growth in the foodservice sector, according to a new report from business consultancy Horizons.
The research...
Chefs reap rewards of local motion
Consumer interest in provenance reaches all-time high, as Gillian McKenzie reports
OPERATORS and chefs who have yet to buy in to local produce could be...
Pubco to sue SPL in broadcast dispute
LISINI Pub Co is set to sue the Scottish Premier League for more than £1.7 million after it attempted to stop the firm showing live top flight football matches in its pub using a Polish satellite system.
Hotel business is a family affair
Lothian operator celebrates 40 years at helm of village outlet
A MIDLOTHIAN hotelier celebrated his 40th anniversary at the helm of the family business late...
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