Monthly Archives: May 2013

• Paddy Crerar (left) has taken over from Stephen Carter as chair of HIT Scotland.

Hospitality in good shape for major events

THE Scottish hospitality industry is in a stronger position than ever before, and is ideally placed to capitalise on next year’s sporting events, according...
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Grain to glass exhibition heads to Glasgow

AN exhibition celebrating the heritage of Scotch whisky is to be launched in Glasgow later this month. Scotch Whisky: From Grain to Glass will open...
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Give them a hand – Combi steamers from Lincat

LINCAT’S entry level OpusCombiMaster Plus manual combi steamers, are now supplied with a hand shower as standard. The hand shower, which greatly facilitates the...
The Pay Day promotion will see a range of four money-themed cocktails promoted at the end of each month in a bid to boost sales around pay day.

WKD hits pay dirt with new promo

THE firm behind ready-to-drink brand WKD has launched a new on-trade cocktail campaign. The Pay Day promotion will see a range of four money-themed...
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Raising a glass to shoppers

THE firm behind Lambrini is giving away fashion vouchers as part of a new on-pack promotion. Running until the end of June, the initiative gives...
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RTD shows it’s got more bottle

THE firm behind ready-to-drink brand VK has launched its Blue variant in a 500ml format. Global Brands said ‘The Big Blue’ bottle size has...
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Ale extends festival links

DEUCHARS IPA is to continue its partnership with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for another three years after signing a new deal. The ale will be...
STAR Pubs & Bars lessees are to be offered a free-of-tie deal on wine and spirits through partnerships with suppliers Vivas and Classic Drinks

A Star deal on wine and spirits

STAR Pubs & Bars lessees are to be offered a free-of-tie deal on wine and spirits through partnerships with suppliers Vivas and Classic Drinks....
New owner to transform Old Printworks building

Hotel group set for Scottish debut

New owner to transform Old Printworks building THE former Old Printworks building in Glasgow city centre has been bought by Z Hotels in a deal...
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Polish brand sees the light

THE firm behind Polish vodka Belvedere has launched a new 175cl illuminated bottle for both on and off-trades. Previously only available on the three-litre...

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