Beer arrives at wine exhibition
UK trade show to get its first ever ‘Brewhouse’ section
A MAJOR UK wine fair is to have a dedicated beer section for the first...
Britons have ‘wrong idea’ on health
A SIGNIFICANT number of Britons wrongly believe that wine is a ‘healthier’ drink than beer, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
A poll...
Provenance focus is just the tonic
Gin benefitting from growing consumer demand for quality, spirits firms say
FROM the traceability of beef or seafood to the provenance of fruit and vegetables,...
Games gets final push from Barr
SOFT drinks firm AG Barr is continuing to promote its sponsorship of the 2014 Commonwealth Games with limited edition packaging for Irn-Bru.
The ‘Born to...
Smirnoff keeps cool
SPIRITS firm Diageo has expanded its portfolio of frozen alcoholic drinks with the introduction of a frozen Smirnoff range.
The new range, which follows the...
Scots show winning spirit
SCOTTISH gin producers fought off international competition to take the top two spots in the World’s Best Contemporary Gin category at this year’s World...
Guinness renews links to rugby
GUINNESS is to continue as the ‘official beer and responsible drinking partner’ of the Aviva Premiership Rugby league next season.
The deal strengthens the stout...
Vodka still in good spirits in Scots bars
Flavoured variants offer further opportunities for operators to boost profits
VODKA has been the kingpin of the spirits scene in Scotland’s pubs and bars for...
A dram fine time for sales
Whisky Month presents an opportunity for licensees
AS a vehicle for marketing Scotland’s national spirit, there’s never been anything quite like it.
Running throughout May,...
Agony uncles return to TV
Brad and Dan characters are back in latest Foster’s ad
FOSTER’S ‘agony uncles’ Brad and Dan have returned to UK television screens in the latest...
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