Global beer brands are still big hitters

THE booming craft beer scene may be making waves in the Scottish on-trade, but for real liquid shifting power world beer is still arguably...

Wemyss adds Embers

Wemyss Malts has added a new limited edition whisky to its established blended malts range. Kiln Embers is described as “a smoky addition” to the...

A courageous campaign for stout

Diageo has launched a new advertising campaign for Guinness to coincide with this year’s Rugby World Cup. The TV ads examine inner qualities such as...

Reap the rewards of ‘cider season’

Autumn was officially ushered in with last week’s equinox – bringing with it the traditional harvest time. For cider producers, it means plentiful fruit –...

Choice the biggest factor in cider

As the category grows, the trade must give pub-goers plenty to choose from Consumer choice has been at the heart of the cider category’s growth...

Fruit flavours and alcohol-free launch

C&C Group, the firm behind Magners, has extended the Irish cider’s range with the introduction of two new product lines, Magners Alcohol Free and...

Exchanging apples for cider

SCOTTISH cider makers have put out a call to consumers to provide them with apples and pears in exchange for a free bottle of...

Capital Crowne on the market

The four-star Crowne Plaza hotel in Edinburgh has been placed on the market. The hotel on Royal Terrace has 100 bedrooms, a bar, restaurant, three...

Soft drinks are not just for kids

GLOBAL Brands is targeting adult consumers with its new range of premium soft drinks. Franklin & Sons, which was launched at the end of June,...

Juice firm in on-trade exclusive

BRITVIC Soft Drinks has added a new flavour to its J2O range, available exclusively to the on-trade. The limited edition J2O Midnight Amber, which was...

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