Monthly Archives: April 2014
Calder takes the helm at Tennent’s
By Gillian McKenzie
Wholesale boss takes over enlarged business following acquisition
THE former boss of wholesaler Wallaces Express has been appointed chief executive of Tennent Caledonian...
Low-cal fruit drink lands in UK
A SOFT drink said to be inspired by an “ancient Japanese infusion process” has been launched in the UK and positioned as a healthy...
Budget bytes
CHANCELLOR George Osborne confirmed plans to scrap the alcohol duty escalator in last month’s Budget, meaning wine duty is set to rise by RPI...
New term begins for Campus
Former operations manager Gavin McGreish explains why taking the Glasgow student venue forward was a natural step
HE has worked for some of Glasgow’s biggest...
Trade must act to defuse training time bomb
By Gillian McKenzie
Training was the hot topic at the Scottish Licensed Trade Association’s AGM last week. And understandably so.
Worrying figures emerged last month showing...
Send in the marine life
Quality of Scottish seafood makes it clear choice for menus
HAVING fresh seafood on a menu can help restaurateurs create a real point of difference...
Chalking up one for the trade
A GLASGOW businesswoman is targeting the Scottish licensed trade after carving out a niche for her company south of the border and overseas.
Robyn...
Trade set for independence debate
A PANEL of experts will go head to head in Glasgow next month to debate the pros and cons of Scottish independence.
In an...
Search for top produce underway
Best of Highlands and Islands food and drink to be recognised
THE best food and drink products from across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands are to...
Highland Spring retains ‘superbrand’ status
SCOTTISH mineral water brand Highland Spring has been awarded ‘superbrand’ status for the eighth year running.
The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA) survey, first published...