Spring has sprung out of the brewery

Edinburgh-based Caledonian Brewery has launched its latest seasonal guest ale, which is available from now until May. Caledonian Brewery’s First Dawn is a golden pale...

More brands help fortify drinks portfolio

Whyte & Mackay has bolstered its brandy and sherry portfolio through a new deal with the firm behind Spanish brandy and sherry business Fundador. As...

Six of the best in spirits deal

New agreement sees UK firm take on expanded portfolio Drinks distributor Catalyst Brands has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with global spirits giant Beam Suntory,...

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...

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