Monthly Archives: May 2013
Tropics heads for the trade
COCKTAIL and puree producer Tropics Beverages has launched a range of frozen fruit puree products for the on-trade.
Described as a “versatile and labour-saving solution”,...
Arbroath outlet hits the sweet spot
Licensed tearoom and shop for sale in coastal town
A NEW owner is being sought for a licensed tearoom and restaurant in Arbroath.
Sugar &...
Sale safeguards Dundee hotel
THE Holiday Inn Express in Dundee has been bought out of administration.
The purpose-built 95-bedroom hotel was purchased by a joint venture between Cannock...
Motherwell licensee scores win in foreign satellite case
A LICENSEE has won a criminal case over his use of a foreign satellite decoder to screen Premier League football matches.
John Gorman of...
Wine producers could learn a thing or two from the music industry
By Guy Chatfield
HOW many new tunes from ‘old’ bands do you hear on the radio at the moment?
Since the famous foursome reformed with...
Brewer T’s up new-look can
A LIMITED-edition can has been launched for Tennent’s Lager to mark the 20th anniversary of T in the Park.
The new-look can features a silver...
Gold awards for Martin Miller’s glacial water Gin
MARTIN Miller’s Gin has won two gold awards in this year’s International Spirits Challenge.
The accolades went to its Westbourne Strength (45.2% ABV) and 80...
Trade urged to take a soft focus
A STRONG range of soft drinks could help pub and bar operators boost sales and profits this summer.
Producers and distributors say licensees who...
Opportunities knock in leased pub sector
Appetite for outlets remains strong despite downturn and debate, say pubcos
THE leased and tenanted pub sector hasn’t been far from the spotlight in recent...
Lease is more for bar operators
LEASING can give managers the chance to take the next step and run their own business with less risk than buying into a freehold...
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Niall Hassard
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