Monthly Archives: May 2014
Britons have ‘wrong idea’ on health
A SIGNIFICANT number of Britons wrongly believe that wine is a ‘healthier’ drink than beer, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
A poll...
The ideal time to look at refinancing
With the economy picking up, operators are advised to review their funding and debt options, writes Adrian Foster of Christie Finance
SECURING finance in the...
All eyes on the plastic
Payment card safety is key for operators and customers, firm says
ENSURING credit and debit cards are handled with care can benefit both the operator...
Glasgow student is cocktail champ
A GIN cocktail created by a Glasgow hospitality student is to take centre stage in one of the city’s newest bars.
Steven Dow beat competition...
Provenance focus is just the tonic
Gin benefitting from growing consumer demand for quality, spirits firms say
FROM the traceability of beef or seafood to the provenance of fruit and vegetables,...
Games gets final push from Barr
SOFT drinks firm AG Barr is continuing to promote its sponsorship of the 2014 Commonwealth Games with limited edition packaging for Irn-Bru.
The ‘Born to...
Smirnoff keeps cool
SPIRITS firm Diageo has expanded its portfolio of frozen alcoholic drinks with the introduction of a frozen Smirnoff range.
The new range, which follows the...
Publicans ignore cellar safety at their own risk
LICENSEES who don’t pay close attention to cellar safety are risking the health of their employees, according to commercial gas supplier BOC Sureserve.
Operators...
Cellar switch was smart move
AN Aberdeen publican claims to be reaping the rewards of switching his dispense system.
James Gray, licensee of The Noose & Monkey, said the new...
Safety paramount for summer trade
Preparation vital ahead of busy periods when more customers can mean greater risk
A JAM-PACKED summer schedule could bring a big lift in footfall to...
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