Monthly Archives: March 2017
A citrus cider to the range
THE firm behind Smirnoff Cider has expanded the vodka-based cider range with the introduction of a new ‘Mandarin & Pink Grapefruit’ variant.
The new flavour...
Life’s a beach for island pub staff
STAFF from two island pubs swapped the west coast of Scotland for Miami Beach earlier this month after winning an employee incentive scheme.
Eilidh Darroch...
Lodge a bid in the central belt
Three ‘good quality’ properties on the market
THREE licensed businesses in Edinburgh and Livingston are up for sale on the instruction of joint administrators.
The Edinburgh...
Ayrshire students triumphant
THREE catering students from Ayrshire are celebrating after beating rival teams from across the UK to be named Country Range Student Chef Challenge champions.
The...
Trade under pressure to raise standards
COFFEE provides pub and bar operators with a sales opportunity – provided it’s a quality offer, a study by supplier UCC Coffee UK &...
All change for Brechin hotel
THE Northern Hotel in the Angus town of Brechin has changed hands after 15 years under the same ownership.
Owned by Kevin Mackie since 2002,...
Finding the right solution
There are several finance options available to licensees
FINANCE is the lifeblood of business but it’s no secret that times have been tough for many...
Hospitality trade show mixes it up
GLASGOW’S SEC was dedicated to hospitality this month when suppliers, chefs and bartenders descended on the venue for the bi-annual ScotHot trade show.
The two-day...
Free movement is vital to hospitality
Industry must have access to EU people and goods post-Brexit
By Dave Hunter
THE free movement of people and goods is the most important issue for...
Clear market for a cloudy pilsner
Morgenrot, the firm behind Krombacher in the UK, has begun rolling out a limited number of its exclusive ‘naturally cloudy’ Krombacher Kellerbier kegs to...