Scottish firms eye the United States

TWO Scottish beer firms have announced plans to strengthen their presence in the United States. Innis & Gunn has announced a new partnership with United...

Brewdog encourages fans to do it themselves with recipes

Scottish craft beer and bars firm Brewdog has released the recipes for all of its beers online. The firm claims the recipes, which have all...

A softer summer coming this year?

Wholesalers forecast growing demand for soft drinks and low-alcohol options Wholesalers, the front line drinks suppliers for the majority of the Scottish trade, are advising...

Beer knowledge is selling power

Staff education vital in burgeoning category, producers say It's fair to say that craft beer has been one of the drinks industry’s biggest success stories...

Drinks deal wide as the Clyde

Fizzy new heights for SSE Hydro after AG Barr deal AG BARR has been announced as the official soft drink partner of the SSE Hydro...

A fresh taste of the exotic

Funkin is releasing two new fruit pureés that will be available to the on-trade this month. The firm said the new flavours –Pink Guava and...

Aperitif flies in for the summer

Drinks blending firm Pontoon has launched a gin aperitif which it is promoting in the run up to summer. The Wingfield is a blend of...

The right mix will let your gin sing

Publicans must pay close attention to their mixer range, firms say There have been big changes in the gin market in recent years, not least...

A taste of Brooklyn

Drinks marketing and distribution firm Hi-Spirits has boosted its gin portfolio thanks to a distribution deal with Brooklyn Gin. The deal will see Hi-Spirits supply...

New look for bourbon giant

The announcement signals first ever global redesign Jim Beam Bourbon has a whole new look – marking the first major change to the brand’s image...

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