Monthly Archives: December 2016
Stacking up two decades in trade
Edinburgh steak house celebrates 20th anniversary
By Jack Walsh
EDINBURGH steak house, Smoke Stack, celebrated its 20th birthday last month.
The Broughton Street eatery is owned by...
Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged
Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation
LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...
Cola brand is au naturel
A new soft drink claimed to be the UK’s first “natural, Fairtrade and low calorie” cola has been launched into the market.
Bearing the Fairtrade...
Good health and plenty of growth
Premium spirit sales continue to improve with demand high
SOARING demand for premium brands is the driving force behind growth in spirits sales, according to...
Aussie firm has Scottish plans
Communication key to growth, says Antipodean winemaker
AN Australian wine firm is eyeing growth in the Scottish on-trade after picking up the title of International...
New tech for the beer taps
Brewer launches new dispense format in UK on-trade
DANISH brewer Carlsberg is rolling out a new dispense system to bars and restaurants which it claims...
Local snaps up Moray inn
A PUB in the Moray town of Lossiemouth has been snapped up by a local resident making his first foray into the licensed trade.
The...
Soft success for drinks firm
SOFT drinks firm Franklin & Sons snapped up an award for a variant in its premium soft drinks range at the Quality Food and...
Playing to Scotch whisky’s strengths
Customers are craving provenance and whisky has it in spades
LOOKING around the Scottish on-trade at the moment it can feel like everyone has gone...
Capital hotel in awards win
EDINBURGH hotel The Chester Residence scooped two accolades at the trivago Awards 2017.
It was named Best Five-Star Hotel in Scotland and took the award...