Monthly Archives: September 2014
Trade and drinks firms react to ‘no’ vote
TRADE groups and drinks firms have pledged to continue to work with both the Scottish and Westminster governments after Scotland voted ‘no’ to independence...
Wm Grant buys Drambuie
WILLIAM Grant & Sons, the family-owned drinks company, has bought the firm which owns the Drambuie whisky liqueur.
Wm Grant said the Drambuie Liqueur...
Record revenues for pub group
PUB giant JD Wetherspoon has announced record revenues of more than £1.4 billion in its latest financial year.
Its figures, ending July 27 this year,...
City distillery launches
WHAT is claimed to be the first gin and single malt distillery in Glasgow for more than a century has opened its doors.
The Glasgow...
Coors and Sky target free-trade
Joint deal offers licensees discounted subscription.
Young consumers get real about ale
Category appealing to a new generation, CAMRA report says
NEW research by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) claims more young people are drinking real...
Family focus pays off at The Paper Mill
Owners aim to expand riverside outlet in Lasswade with events space
By Graeme Murray
THE owners of a family-friendly bar and restaurant have revealed ambitious expansion...
Boards split on revocation
Different approaches to missed training deadline.
Time to mix it up with rum
Consumers are seeking out new flavours and serves, drinks firms say
VERSATILITY is the name of the game when it comes to rum as consumers...
Brewer unveils new craft lager
INDEPENDENT brewer BrewDog has launched a new craft lager, which it claims will “redefine” Britain’s most popular beer style.
This. Is. Lager. – a 4.7%...