Houston hops into global beer

Scots brewer hopes to emulate styles from around the world A RENFREWSHIRE brewery has sourced hops from around the world for its latest range of...

Bars must strike a rum balance

Operators should choose brands and styles carefully, drinks firms say AS a category that has found favour with bartenders in recent years, rum has seen...

Energy drinks in it for the long haul

Operators urged to extend use of energy brands from ‘bomb’ serves to mixed drinks THERE’S no denying the impact the so-called ‘bomb’ serve has had...

Bigger and bolder

NEW flavours and new packaging were last week unveiled for soft drink brand John Crabbie & Co. Halewood International, which produces a range of products...

The Kraken tests its Metal

BLACK spiced rum The Kraken joined forces with music magazine Metal Hammer for its latest issue. The rum, distributed in the UK by Marblehead Brand...

Red Bull is on the edge

FANS of energy drink Red Bull were living life on the edge earlier this month when the Red Bull World Cliff Diving Series made...

Softs on the up at Italian Bistro

Health, family and lunch are proving key markets for Glasgow restaurant THERE are three key drivers of soft drinks sales at The Italian Bistro, the...

Gin goes up up and away

PREMIUM gin brand Bombay Sapphire has introduced a new branded glass it reckons will provide consumers with ‘the ultimate G&T experience’. The stemmed balloon...

Ale puts wheels in motion

THE brewer behind Old Speckled Hen plans to give away a classic MGB sports car to mark the ale’s links with the famous motoring...

Fruit Shoots of recovery

BRITVIC has brought its popular kids drinks Fruit Shoot back to the market, after safety concern over its new bottle closure led it to...

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